Title: Canada Introduces New Pathway for Caregivers to Gain Permanent Residency
Toronto, June 3, 2024 – In a move to recognize the invaluable contributions of caregivers from abroad, Canada has announced the launch of new, enhanced caregiver pilots aimed at providing a clear pathway to permanent residency for those working in the home care sector.
As the successful Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot programs draw to a close, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, revealed the new initiatives that will enable caregivers to continue coming to Canada with the goal of making the caregiver pilot programs permanent.
Under the new pilot programs, home care workers will receive permanent residence upon arrival in Canada, allowing them to work for organizations that provide temporary or part-time care for semi-independent individuals or those recovering from injury or illness. This streamlined process aims to facilitate caregivers in finding employment with reputable employers and securing permanent resident status soon after their arrival.
To be eligible for the new PR on arrival pilot programs, candidates must meet specific criteria, which will be outlined in detail before the official launch of the pilots. These initiatives signify a significant advancement in Canada’s approach to meeting the evolving home care needs of its diverse population.
Minister Miller emphasized the critical role caregivers play in supporting Canadian families and highlighted the importance of ensuring that caregiver programs align with the contributions they make. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, also expressed pride in the government’s efforts to create supportive policies for the caregiver community, acknowledging the generations of individuals who have cared for families in Canada.
With the Live-in Caregiver Program seeing a drastic reduction in its inventory since 2014, Canada is set to admit over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents as part of the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan. Since the inception of the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot in 2019, nearly 5,700 caregivers and their families have already obtained permanent resident status.
For more information on the eligibility criteria and application process for the new caregiver pilot programs, stay tuned for updates ahead of the full launch.
Media 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, and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 media@cic.gc.ca
Toronto, June 3, 2024 – In a move to recognize the invaluable contributions of caregivers from abroad, Canada has announced the launch of new, enhanced caregiver pilots aimed at providing a clear pathway to permanent residency for those working in the home care sector.
As the successful Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot programs draw to a close, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, revealed the new initiatives that will enable caregivers to continue coming to Canada with the goal of making the caregiver pilot programs permanent.
Under the new pilot programs, home care workers will receive permanent residence upon arrival in Canada, allowing them to work for organizations that provide temporary or part-time care for semi-independent individuals or those recovering from injury or illness. This streamlined process aims to facilitate caregivers in finding employment with reputable employers and securing permanent resident status soon after their arrival.
To be eligible for the new PR on arrival pilot programs, candidates must meet specific criteria, which will be outlined in detail before the official launch of the pilots. These initiatives signify a significant advancement in Canada’s approach to meeting the evolving home care needs of its diverse population.
Minister Miller emphasized the critical role caregivers play in supporting Canadian families and highlighted the importance of ensuring that caregiver programs align with the contributions they make. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, also expressed pride in the government’s efforts to create supportive policies for the caregiver community, acknowledging the generations of individuals who have cared for families in Canada.
With the Live-in Caregiver Program seeing a drastic reduction in its inventory since 2014, Canada is set to admit over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents as part of the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan. Since the inception of the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot in 2019, nearly 5,700 caregivers and their families have already obtained permanent resident status.
For more information on the eligibility criteria and application process for the new caregiver pilot programs, stay tuned for updates ahead of the full launch.
Media 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, and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 media@cic.gc.ca
