Title: Canada Launches Enhanced Caregiver Pilots for Quick Path to Permanent Residence
In a bid to support Canadian families and recognize the invaluable contributions of caregivers from abroad, Canada has unveiled new and improved caregiver pilot programs. These enhanced initiatives will provide caregivers with a quicker pathway to permanent residency upon arrival in the country.
As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot wrap up later this month, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Honourable Marc Miller, has introduced the revamped caregiver pilots aimed at ensuring caregivers can continue to come to Canada. The ultimate goal is to transition these pilot programs into permanent fixtures.
Under the new pilot programs, home care workers will be granted permanent residence upon their arrival in Canada. They will also have the flexibility to work for organizations that offer temporary or part-time care for individuals who are semi-independent or recovering from an injury or illness. This streamlined process aims to connect caregivers with reputable employers and grant them immediate access to permanent resident status upon entry into Canada.
Eligible candidates interested in working in Canada’s home care sector will need to meet specific criteria to apply for these groundbreaking PR on arrival pilot programs. More details, including comprehensive eligibility requirements and application guidelines, will be disclosed before the full launch of the pilots.
Minister Marc Miller emphasized the crucial role caregivers play in supporting Canadian families and underscored the importance of aligning the caregiver programs with their significant contributions. Minister Rechie Valdez echoed this sentiment, highlighting the need to honor caregivers who have long dedicated themselves to caring for families in Canada.
With a significant decrease in the Live-in Caregiver Program inventory since 2014, Canada is set to welcome over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents under the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan. As of April 30, 2024, close to 5,700 caregivers and their families have already obtained permanent residency through the existing pilot programs.
The introduction of these enhanced caregiver pilots represents a milestone in Canada’s commitment to meeting the changing demands of its diverse population for home care services. The government reaffirms its dedication to supporting caregivers and ensuring families receive the high-quality 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@c
In a bid to support Canadian families and recognize the invaluable contributions of caregivers from abroad, Canada has unveiled new and improved caregiver pilot programs. These enhanced initiatives will provide caregivers with a quicker pathway to permanent residency upon arrival in the country.
As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot wrap up later this month, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Honourable Marc Miller, has introduced the revamped caregiver pilots aimed at ensuring caregivers can continue to come to Canada. The ultimate goal is to transition these pilot programs into permanent fixtures.
Under the new pilot programs, home care workers will be granted permanent residence upon their arrival in Canada. They will also have the flexibility to work for organizations that offer temporary or part-time care for individuals who are semi-independent or recovering from an injury or illness. This streamlined process aims to connect caregivers with reputable employers and grant them immediate access to permanent resident status upon entry into Canada.
Eligible candidates interested in working in Canada’s home care sector will need to meet specific criteria to apply for these groundbreaking PR on arrival pilot programs. More details, including comprehensive eligibility requirements and application guidelines, will be disclosed before the full launch of the pilots.
Minister Marc Miller emphasized the crucial role caregivers play in supporting Canadian families and underscored the importance of aligning the caregiver programs with their significant contributions. Minister Rechie Valdez echoed this sentiment, highlighting the need to honor caregivers who have long dedicated themselves to caring for families in Canada.
With a significant decrease in the Live-in Caregiver Program inventory since 2014, Canada is set to welcome over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents under the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan. As of April 30, 2024, close to 5,700 caregivers and their families have already obtained permanent residency through the existing pilot programs.
The introduction of these enhanced caregiver pilots represents a milestone in Canada’s commitment to meeting the changing demands of its diverse population for home care services. The government reaffirms its dedication to supporting caregivers and ensuring families receive the high-quality 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@c
