Program Updates


SAWP 2024/2025 NEWS

Posted on July 21, 2024

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.

2024/2025 Deadlines to Place SAWP LMIA Applications

EXPECTED WORKER ARRIVAL DATE SEND LMIA APPLICATION TO F.A.R.M.S.
September 1 to September 30, 2024 By May 27, 2024
January 1 to January 31, 2025 Between July 26 to August 30, 2024
February 1 to February 28, 2025 Between August 1 to September 30, 2024
March 1 to March 15, 2025 Between September 5 to September 29, 2024
March 16 to March 31, 2025 Between October 2 to October 31, 2024
April 1 to April 15, 2025 Between October 9 to November 1, 2024
April 16 to April 30, 2025 Between October 21 to November 8, 2024
May 1 to May 30, 2025 By February 1, 2025
June 1 to June 30, 2025 By March 1, 2025
July 1 to July 30, 2025 By April 1, 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.

 

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).


CANAG SOUTHBOUND TRAVEL

Posted on September 21, 2021

September 2021 – *NEW* Mexico Southbound Baggage Guidelines English/Spanish – please click here:

**  For Emergency Southbound Travel  **

If you need to book an emergency flight after hours please email canageflights@gmail.com

Workers are also required to fill out a form for COVID-19. If form not filled out workers will be denied boarding.

Mexican workers http://afac.hostingerapp.com

Jamaican workers  http://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm