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Publish Date: 04/06/2024
June 3, 2024—Toronto
Canada has announced new, improved caregiver pilot programs as the current Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot are about to end.
The current programs will expire on June 17. The new programs will give home care workers permanent resident status as soon as they arrive in Canada, without needing them to complete a specific amount of work experience in the country.
Key Changes in the New Pilot Programs:
To qualify for the new pilot programs, caregivers must:
These requirements differ from the previous programs, which require a CLB level of 5, a year of Canadian post-secondary education or equivalent, and at least six months of work experience. The details regarding the work experience requirement for the new programs are yet to be clarified by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and will be announced closer to the program's full launch.
The new programs are expected to launch by the end of fall 2024 or early 2025, with more detailed information to be released soon. Canada plans to accept over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents in the next two years, underscoring the country's commitment to addressing the evolving needs of its diverse population and ensuring quality care for all.
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