The federal government is introducing new caregiver pilot programs to support families in need of caregiving for children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
Set to offer permanent residence upon arrival; the new programs aim to streamline the integration of caregivers into Canadian society.
Per the news release, this initiative is a marked shift from previous requirements, directly addressing the complexities caregivers faced under older schemes.
Prospective candidates must meet certain prerequisites:
- 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
“Caregivers play a critical role in supporting Canadian families, and our programs need to reflect their invaluable contributions,” said Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announcing the program.
