SAWP 2021 NEWS
2021 SAWP EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Please see the Forms section.
ADVERTISING is now required for SAWP LMIA applications. Please advertise a minimum of 14 days within the last 3 months from when you submit your application.
HOUSING inspection reports, approved within the last 8 months are now required for 2021 SAWP LMIA applications.
JANUARY 1, 2021 – ONTARIO SAWP WAGE RATE INCREASES TO $14.39/HR.
Kindly take note that Ontario employers are required to increase the hourly wage rate from $14.25 to $14.39 per hour, effective January 1, 2021. This applies to seasonal agricultural workers under commodities that were previously paying $14.25.
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.
Future SAWP LMIA applications sent to F.A.R.M.S. must state $14.39/hr for workers who will start employment after January 1, 2021.
2021 Deadlines to Place SAWP LMIA Applications
| EXPECTED WORKER ARRIVAL DATE | SEND LMIA APPLICATION TO F.A.R.M.S. |
| January 1 to January 31, 2021 | Between July 2 to August 16, 2020 |
| February 1 to February 28, 2021 | Between July 2 to September 13, 2020 |
| March 1 to March 15, 2021 | Between July 2 to September 27, 2020 |
| March 16 to March 31, 2021 | Between July 2 to October 11, 2020 |
| April 1 to April 15, 2021 | By November 8, 2020 |
| April 16 to April 30, 2021 | By November 22, 2020 |
| May 1 to May 31, 2021 | By February 1, 2021 |
| June 1 to June 30, 2021 | By March 1, 2021 |
| July 1 to July 31, 2021 | By April 1, 2021 |
| August 1 to August 31, 2021 | By May 1, 2021 |
| September 1 to September 30, 2021 | By June 1, 2021 |