**New Headline: Canada Unveils Enhanced Caregiver Pilots: Offering Permanent Residence On Arrival**
Today in Toronto, Canada, a groundbreaking announcement was made by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiling new and enhanced caregiver pilot programs aimed at revolutionizing the support system for caregivers from abroad.
As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot near their conclusion, the new programs are designed to ensure caregivers can seamlessly transition into their vital roles in Canadian families. This includes offering immediate permanent resident status upon arrival in Canada and enabling them to work for organizations providing part-time or temporary care for those in need.
Minister Miller emphasized the importance of caregivers in supporting Canadian families and expressed the government’s commitment to recognizing and honoring their invaluable contributions. With these new initiatives, caregivers will now have easier access to secure employment and a clear pathway to permanent residency in Canada, right from the moment they arrive.
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, highlighted the monumental significance of these policies in supporting the caregiver community and repaying the dedication shown by generations of caregivers who have cared for families across Canada.
The new caregiver pilot programs represent a significant shift in Canada’s approach to meeting the evolving home care needs of its diverse population. More details on eligibility criteria and application procedures for these pilots will be made available as they are set to be fully launched.
Canada aims to admit over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents under the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan, signaling a strong commitment to recognizing and valuing the essential role caregivers play in the country. Since the inception of the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot in 2019, nearly 5,700 caregivers and their families have already obtained permanent resident status.
These initiatives reflect a positive step towards building a more supportive and sustainable framework for caregivers in Canada, ensuring they receive the respect and care they deserve.
For media inquiries, 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
Today in Toronto, Canada, a groundbreaking announcement was made by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiling new and enhanced caregiver pilot programs aimed at revolutionizing the support system for caregivers from abroad.
As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot near their conclusion, the new programs are designed to ensure caregivers can seamlessly transition into their vital roles in Canadian families. This includes offering immediate permanent resident status upon arrival in Canada and enabling them to work for organizations providing part-time or temporary care for those in need.
Minister Miller emphasized the importance of caregivers in supporting Canadian families and expressed the government’s commitment to recognizing and honoring their invaluable contributions. With these new initiatives, caregivers will now have easier access to secure employment and a clear pathway to permanent residency in Canada, right from the moment they arrive.
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, highlighted the monumental significance of these policies in supporting the caregiver community and repaying the dedication shown by generations of caregivers who have cared for families across Canada.
The new caregiver pilot programs represent a significant shift in Canada’s approach to meeting the evolving home care needs of its diverse population. More details on eligibility criteria and application procedures for these pilots will be made available as they are set to be fully launched.
Canada aims to admit over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents under the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan, signaling a strong commitment to recognizing and valuing the essential role caregivers play in the country. Since the inception of the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot in 2019, nearly 5,700 caregivers and their families have already obtained permanent resident status.
These initiatives reflect a positive step towards building a more supportive and sustainable framework for caregivers in Canada, ensuring they receive the respect and care they deserve.
For media inquiries, 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
