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Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture
Hire foreign workers for primary agriculture
Latest source updateLast Update: April 3, 2026Latest change: The minimum advertising period for low-wage temporary foreign worker positions has been doubled from 4 to 8 consecutive weeks, with additional recruitment requirements now in effect.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 3, 2026
Latest change: The minimum advertising period for low-wage temporary foreign worker positions has been doubled from 4 to 8 consecutive weeks, with additional recruitment requirements now in effect.
TFW Program – Agriculture: Updated advertising requirements for low-wage positions
Employers applying for low-wage positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program must now advertise for at least 8 consecutive weeks within 3 months before submitting their Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application. This represents a doubling of the previous 4-week advertising requirement and is a substantive change to pre-application eligibility conditions. The program pages have been restructured to consolidate recent changes, including new requirements related to youth recruitment targeting for low-wage positions. Additional clarifications have been added to guide third-party representatives on registration processes. These changes affect the steps applicants must follow and the eligibility criteria they must satisfy before applying. The Canada Post disruption notice has been updated to reflect resumed operations following the resolution of labour disputes.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Employers can hire temporary foreign agricultural workers for primary agriculture positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Eligible work includes operating agricultural machinery, caring for animals, and planting, harvesting or preparing crops, trees, sod or other plants for market.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring temporary foreign workers for primary agriculture positions.
- Hiring workers through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
- Hiring workers through the Agricultural stream.
- Hiring workers for high-wage or low-wage agricultural positions.
Documents Needed
- Individual housing inspection reports for each location where temporary foreign workers will be housed, using Schedule F - Housing Inspection Report - EMP5598
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Application portal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian employers
- Third-party representatives acting on behalf of employers
Who is not eligible
- Employers who regularly offer services in the sex industry, including striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massage
- Employers on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ineligibility list
Processing and Agreement
- Service Canada will assess whether the employer has met all program requirements.
- Service Canada may temporarily suspend LMIA processing if there is reason to suspect non-compliance with certain conditions that would put the health or safety of temporary foreign workers at serious risk.
- Once the assessment is complete, the employer and third-party contact can view the decision letter in the LMIA Online Portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture Program
What is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture?
Employers can hire temporary foreign agricultural workers for primary agriculture positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Eligible work includes operating agricultural machinery, caring for animals, and planting, harvesting or preparing crops, trees, sod or other plants for market.
Who is eligible for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture program?
To be eligible for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture program, you must:
The work must be performed within the boundaries of a farm, nursery or greenhouse
The duties must involve at least one primary agriculture activity
The duties must be consistent with NOC codes 80020, 80021, 82030, 82031, 84120, 85100, 85101 and 85103
What expenses are eligible under Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture?
Hiring temporary foreign workers for primary agriculture positions.
Hiring workers through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
Hiring workers through the Agricultural stream.
Hiring workers for high-wage or low-wage agricultural positions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) or by phone at 1-800-367-5693.
Where is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture available?
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture program is available across Canada.
Is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture?
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)