The Canadian government has announced new pilot programs to provide permanent residency to foreign caregivers upon their arrival in Canada. These programs are expected to start by the end of fall 2024 or early 2025. They aim to support caregivers who take care of children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. To be eligible, caregivers must have a level 4 proficiency in English or French, a high school diploma (or equivalent), recent relevant work experience, and a full-time job offer in home care [oai_citation:1,Canada Announces New Caregiver Pilots With Direct PR On-Arrival](https://immigratio
These new programs will replace the current Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots, which are set to end soon. The goal is to address the growing demand for caregivers in Canada as the population ages. By 2026, Canada aims to welcome over 15,000 new permanent residents through these caregiver programs [oai_citation:4,Caregivers to be given permanent resident status on arrival under new pilot programs | CIC News]