**Title: Canada Launches Enhanced Caregiver Pilots Offering Immediate Permanent Residency**
In a bid to celebrate and honor the crucial role played by foreign caregivers in Canadian families, the government has unveiled new, improved caregiver pilot programs that grant immediate permanent residency upon arrival in Canada. The initial Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot are coming to a close this month, but the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, has spearheaded the introduction of these groundbreaking initiatives.
The enhanced caregiver pilots aim to streamline the process for caregivers, enabling them to find stable employment with reputable organizations providing home care services for the semi-independent or those recovering from injury or illness. Importantly, this advancement ensures caregivers have transparent access to permanent resident status as soon as they set foot in the country, promising a smoother transition and more security for these invaluable workers.
Minister Miller expressed the government’s commitment to supporting caregivers, acknowledging their indispensable contributions to Canadian families. These pilots, paving the way for a permanent caregivers program, are not only a step toward enhanced caregiver support but also a testament to Canada’s dedication to providing quality care for families in need.
Furthermore, Minister Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, emphasized the long-awaited recognition of the caregiver community and the importance of returning the care and support they have provided over the years. The new permanent residency on arrival pilot programs represent a significant advancement in addressing the diverse home care needs of Canada’s populace, bolstering the nation’s commitment to caregiver support.
As part of the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada plans to welcome over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents, a move that reflects the country’s recognition of the crucial role caregivers play in society. The success of the previous pilot programs is evident, with nearly 5,700 caregivers and their families obtaining permanent resident status since the launch of the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot in 2019.
With the full rollout of the revamped caregiver pilot programs on the horizon, more details on eligibility criteria and application processes will be made available. Canada’s dedication to supporting caregivers and their families underscores the nation’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and quality care for all.
For press inquiries, please contact: Bahoz Dara Aziz Press Secretary Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca Media Relations Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees
In a bid to celebrate and honor the crucial role played by foreign caregivers in Canadian families, the government has unveiled new, improved caregiver pilot programs that grant immediate permanent residency upon arrival in Canada. The initial Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot are coming to a close this month, but the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, has spearheaded the introduction of these groundbreaking initiatives.
The enhanced caregiver pilots aim to streamline the process for caregivers, enabling them to find stable employment with reputable organizations providing home care services for the semi-independent or those recovering from injury or illness. Importantly, this advancement ensures caregivers have transparent access to permanent resident status as soon as they set foot in the country, promising a smoother transition and more security for these invaluable workers.
Minister Miller expressed the government’s commitment to supporting caregivers, acknowledging their indispensable contributions to Canadian families. These pilots, paving the way for a permanent caregivers program, are not only a step toward enhanced caregiver support but also a testament to Canada’s dedication to providing quality care for families in need.
Furthermore, Minister Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, emphasized the long-awaited recognition of the caregiver community and the importance of returning the care and support they have provided over the years. The new permanent residency on arrival pilot programs represent a significant advancement in addressing the diverse home care needs of Canada’s populace, bolstering the nation’s commitment to caregiver support.
As part of the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada plans to welcome over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents, a move that reflects the country’s recognition of the crucial role caregivers play in society. The success of the previous pilot programs is evident, with nearly 5,700 caregivers and their families obtaining permanent resident status since the launch of the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot in 2019.
With the full rollout of the revamped caregiver pilot programs on the horizon, more details on eligibility criteria and application processes will be made available. Canada’s dedication to supporting caregivers and their families underscores the nation’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and quality care for all.
For press inquiries, please contact: Bahoz Dara Aziz Press Secretary Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca Media Relations Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees
