Highlights: Caregivers can now get Canada PR on arrival under the New Pilot Program
- Canada has introduced a New Caregiver Pilot Program that will allow home care workers to obtain Canada PR upon arrival.
- The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot will expire on June 17, 2024.
- The New Pilot Program is to replace the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot upon expiry.
- Home care workers can work in organizations providing part-time or temporary care to injured people.
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New Caregiver Pilot Program
A new Caregiver Pilot Program has been announced in Canada. The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot will expire on June 17, 2024. Under the New Pilot program, caregivers will be allowed to get Canada PR immediately after they arrive in Canada.
The new program will also allow them to work in organisations offering temporary or part-time care for people recovering from an illness or an injury.
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Who are eligible for the New Caregiver Pilot Program?
Caregivers must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible under the new program:
- Language Proficiency score of at least CLB level 4
- Canadian high school diploma or an equivalent degree
- Recent and relevant professional experience
- Full-time employment offer for a home care job role
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Caregivers in Canada
As per the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026, Canada will welcome around 15,000 new PRs through caregiver visa programs. As of April 30, 2024, under the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, around 5,700 caregivers and their family members had received Canada PRs.
Canada has a growing demand for caregivers, which is expected to increase further in the coming years. Canadian immigration Marc Miller stated that, "Caregivers play a critical role in supporting Canadian families and our programs need to reflect their invaluable contributions. As we work to implement a permanent caregivers program, these two new pilots will not only improve support for caregivers, but also provide families with the quality care they deserve."
A recent report by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence revealed that around 1 out of 5 caregivers in Canada are over the age of 65 years. Canada has a huge demand for childcare providers as the participation of women has increased in the Canadian workforce. Recent StatCan reports show that the labor force participation rate for women aged 15 years or above has shot up to 61.5% in 2022.
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