The federal government’s new policy on immigration will not have huge consequences for agri-food processors or farmers, say spokespeople for the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
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‘Less panic’ over new immigration policy
A third of agricultural jobs could be automated in next decade, report says
One third of agricultural jobs could be automated in the next decade according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada.
Editor’s Take: Reflection key to ag labour challenges
Agriculture has to face its workplace shortfalls.
Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage
National testing centre is needed to onboard internationally-trained vets, CVMA says
An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a severe workforce shortage.
Farm employee, employer’s perceptions differ on worker retention
Ag domestic labour gap will increase 15 per cent by 2030 as older workers retire: CAHRC
Manual labour and long hours may be less of a deterrent to farm workers than farmers think, a new report suggests.
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