Caregiver
Canada has launched two new caregiver pilot programs in 2024 to streamline the path to permanent residency (PR) for caregivers, addressing the rising demand for home care services. These programs will replace the existing Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots, which are closing in mid-2024. The new pilots simplify the PR process by granting eligible caregivers PR status upon arrival, an improvement over the previous requirement of working in Canada for two years before applying for PR.
Key requirements for the new pilot include a full-time job offer in home care, a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4, and the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma. Additionally, caregivers will be able to work for care organizations, broadening their employment options beyond private households. By making PR status accessible immediately upon arrival, the pilots aim to provide stability for caregivers and their families, allowing them to settle in Canada more easily and with clearer career pathways.
These programs align with Canada’s immigration strategy, which expects to admit over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents between 2024 and 2026. This initiative reflects Canada’s commitment to meeting its caregiving needs, which are expanding with an aging population and increased workforce demands.
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