The policy for agricultural workers and for seasonal workers is established by the Department of Human Resources and Social Development. As I mentioned earlier, there are programs which allow the agricultural sector to hire approximately 10,000 workers. I might add that those workers help meet the need for this type of labour.
There has also been, over the last number of years, a very high demand for what is called “semi-skilled” labour. The needs are more acute in this sector. There is a need in the meat industry and construction industry. The Department of Human Resources and Social Development has established a program for workers who are here for a limited time.
There are a few programs like this, but currently, the crying need for labour is more obvious in certain professions. There is a shortage of tradespersons, especially.