SAWP 2024/2025 NEWS
EFFECTIVE October 1, 2024 – ONTARIO SAWP WAGE increases from $16.71/hr to $17.20/hr (for most commodities). 2025 SAWP LMIA APPLICATIONS MUST STATE AT LEAST $17.20/HR (for most commodities). Employers can check the Government of Canada website for updated wage rates here.
As per the SAWP employment agreement, SAWP workers must be paid the provincial minimum wage or the wage rate determined annually by ESDC (Employment and Social Development Canada), whichever is greater.
AG STREAM WAGE RATES – Please click here for more information.
Service Canada will accept SAWP LMIA applications up to 6 months ahead of the first arrival date.
2025 Deadlines to Place SAWP LMIA Applications
| EXPECTED WORKER ARRIVAL DATE | SEND LMIA APPLICATION TO F.A.R.M.S. |
| May 1 to May 31, 2025 | By January 31, 2025 |
| June 1 to June 30, 2025 | By February 28, 2025 |
| July 1 to July 31, 2025 | By March 28, 2025 |
| August 1 to August 31, 2025 | By April 30, 2025 |
| September 1 to September 30, 2025 | By May 30, 2025 |
| January 1 to January 31, 2026 | Between August 1 to August 31, 2025 |
| February 1 to February 28, 2026 | Between August 18 to September 30, 2025 |
| March 1 to March 15, 2026 | Between September 2 to September 30, 2025 |
| March 16 to March 31, 2026 | Between October 1 to October 31, 2025 |
| April 1 to April 15, 2026 | Between October 9 to November 7, 2025 |
| April 16 to April 30, 2026 | Between October 20 to November 14, 2025 |
IMPORTANT UPDATE! Effective January 12, 2022, and until June 30, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada will suspend minimum advertising requirements for employers applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in primary agriculture. Employers are expected to continue efforts to recruit Canadians and permanent residents, including underrepresented groups, such as:
- vulnerable youth
- Indigenous peoples
- newcomers to Canada
- persons with disabilities, and
- asylum seekers with valid work permits
However, employers won’t be required to meet TFW Program minimum advertising requirements or submit proof with their LMIA application.
Service Canada SAWP Advertising Requirements
NEW – Additional Reports Available – Please click on FORMS at the top of this page to access the SAWP E.A. Annex, Employer worker names summary, and LMIA Requested Travel Dates.
2024 SAWP Employment Contracts: Click on FORMS at the top of this page to access the contracts. For more information on the SAWP contracts and amendments for 2024 please click here and scroll down to SAWP Contract. 2025 SAWP Employment contracts are expected to be available after January 1, 2025.
CanAg Travel – Mexico Southbound Baggage Guidelines English/Spanish please click here:
PLEASE CLICK ON MEDIA CENTRE FOR NEWS ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM.
HOUSING inspection reports, approved within the last 8 months are required for 2024/2025 SAWP LMIA applications (Direct Arrivals & Transfers).