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Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture
Hire temporary foreign workers for farm jobs
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 12, 2022
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program for agriculture lets employers hire temporary foreign workers for primary agriculture positions. It covers agricultural work under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, the Agricultural stream, and high-wage or low-wage agricultural positions.
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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
Timeline
- Open Date : January 12, 2022
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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
- Labour Market Impact Assessment application
- Supporting documents required by the selected stream
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in primary agriculture
- Farm, nursery, and greenhouse employers
- Employers hiring through agricultural TFWP streams
Who is not eligible
- Employers whose jobs are not in primary agriculture
- Businesses not operating in a farm, nursery, or greenhouse setting
- Employers regularly offering sex-industry services
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Service Canada reviews the LMIA application and supporting documents.
- The employer must meet all program requirements during assessment.
- Service Canada may temporarily suspend LMIA processing if serious safety concerns arise.
- The employer and third-party contact are notified by email once a decision is made.
Additional information
- Minimum advertising requirements are suspended until June 30, 2025.
- Employers must still make efforts to recruit Canadians and permanent residents.
- The program uses the 2021 NOC version.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture?
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program for agriculture lets employers hire temporary foreign workers for primary agriculture positions. It covers agricultural work under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, the Agricultural stream, and high-wage or low-wage agricultural positions.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2025.
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:
Primary agriculture jobs only
Work on a farm, nursery, or greenhouse
Must fit an eligible stream
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).
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