Canada Launches Two New Immigration Programs for Caregivers
The Canadian government is now accepting applications from foreign caregivers in its two new immigration pilot programs.
Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilot programs will grant work permits to caregivers who have a job offer in Canada and are proficient in either English or French, have one year of Canadian post-secondary education or its foreign equivalent, and are admissible to Canada.
“Canada is caring for our caregivers. We made a commitment to improve the lives of caregivers and their families who come from around the world to care for our loved ones and with these new pilots, were are doing exactly that,” Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, said in a news release.
Under the two programs, the caregivers’ immediate family members will also be granted work permits and/or study permits.
Under the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker programs, caregivers already in Canada who have acquired two years of Canadian work experience will be eligible to apply for permanent residency.
A Home Child Care Provider is described in Canada’s National Occupational Classification - NOC 4411 - as someone who provides care for children on ongoing or shot-term basis, either in the provider’s home or in the children’s home. The caregiver may be employed by an agency, a private household, or may be self-employed. Job titles under this classification may include babysitters, live-in care giver (child care), nanny, or parent’s helper.
A Home Support Worker is described in Canada’s National Occupational Classification - NOC 4412 - as someone who provides persona care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities ad convalescent clients. Care is provided in the client’s residence, where the worker may also reside. The caregiver may be employed by a home care agency, a private household, or may be self-employed. Job titles under this classification may include family caregiver, home support worker, housekeeper, personal aide (home support), or personal care attendant (home care).
A maximum of 2,750 principal applicants will be considered under the two pilot programs, for a total of 5,500 applicants including the principal applicant’s immediate family.
More information about the two pilot programs is available on the Immigration and Citizenship Canada website.
Comments (15)
Is that all we are good for? Nannies?
This is what happens when the policies that our government make for our people is detrimental to them. Our leaders need to discuss policies in every sector and disclose the reasoning behind it. We cannot, as a people look up to others to manage our human resources for us. We must discard what is not working and seek solutions from ourselves. From language policies, education policies, food policies,health care, and shelter policies. Any policies that create dependency on foreigners, oppresses our people.
It's time for our leaders to create local jobs for our people.
Kenyan's, if you must leave the country for the west, research the weather of where you are going which has deteriorated. " My people die for lack of knowledge " Watch Africa Diaspora on YouTube and do more research.!!!
Well have you invented anything, have you safeguarded your resources and assets , have you governed well.. if you say yes to any of those then we can argue if not, yeah that is what we are reduced to
@Anonymous UI, it doesn’t matter whether it’s nanny job or sweeping on the streets. Kazi ni kazi. If bad weather could be all that bad, no humans could be existed. Don’t misguide people. I doubt you have ever left Kenya, no wonder you’re giving bogus advise.
How would get a visa to Canada? I would love to work in Canada.
I am a mechanical engineer by prosession and I would love to work in Canada, what do I need to do in order for me to get a visa and work permit?
I would like to work in Canada on whatever bases,any offer I will appreciate.
I would like to work in Canada on whatever bases,any offer I will appreciate
I would like to work in Canada on whatever bases,any offer I will appreciate
I would like to work in canada
Canada has always been my dream country and if given a chance to serve humanity at any field, i am ready thank you.
I have been dreaming a dream of working in canada i wish i could have that chance i will appreciate and thanks God too
I could like to work in Canada.
I want to live permanently with a job as a Civil Engineer.
Good day,. Im 55yo and still working, but asking your office if my age still applicable to that position on caregiving. I'm healthy as well and willing to work inspite of my age, actually canada is my dream country to work with...if my age doesn't problem I will pursue to apply as self employed because I knew the Canadian protocol as self employed application...hoping you may give time to clarify the updates application ...
I am a Kenyan Caregiver, I am currently working in Kenya as a care giver. I have been trying to get any connection to work in Canada but until now I haven't gotten one. Any help from you will be of great help to me. I am qualified and experienced caregiver with a certificate. Thanks in advance.