Key Points
- Canada introduced a new pilot program to replace the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot programs
Overview
The government of Canada launched a new pilot program to meet the needs of caregivers and their families supported by caregivers. The new pilot program grants permanent residence status to caregivers upon arrival in Canada.
Applicants will also be allowed to work for organizations that provide temporary or part-time care for semi-independent people or those recovering from injury or illness. This new pathway means that caregivers can more easily find proper work with reliable employers and have clear, straightforward access to permanent resident status as soon as they arrive in Canada.
Through these new pilot programs, candidates interested in working in Canada’s home care sector will be eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria:
- Attain a minimum of level 4 based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)
- Hold the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma
- Have recent and relevant work experience
- Receive an offer for a full-time home care job
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Canada’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Government of Canada
