The government is unveiling new details of a pilot project, first announced earlier this month, to help support the agri-food sector.
A provincial strategy to attract and retain experienced, non-seasonal workers will give immigrants the chance to become permanent residents.
The three-year pilot project will be tested by helping to address staffing needs in the agri-food sector, in particular in greenhouse crop and mushroom production, and meat processing.
George Gilvesy, chair of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers says the plan identifies the current labour gaps in the greenhouse sector and will help to build talent, retain skills and support sector growth across the country.
A maximum of 2,750 principal applicants, plus family members, will be accepted for processing in any given year.
