The Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (the Initiative) helps primary producers and processors address local labour force challenges in the agri-food sector with pilot projects that implement:

• innovative attraction strategies

• recruitment strategies

• retention strategies

Funding for the Initiative comes from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year (2023 to 2028) investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments. Up to $4 million has been allocated for the Initiative.

The International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Community Initiative (the Initiative) provides funding to not-for-profits and municipalities to:

• foster independence of international agri-food workers (IAWs)

• improve access to community services

• support an inclusive and welcoming environment for the attraction and retention of IAWs

Funding for the Initiative comes from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year (2023 to 2028) investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments. Up to $1.5 million has been allocated for the Initiative.