Caregivers

As a caregiver, you can come to Canada to become a permanent resident or work temporarily.

Services and information

Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot

Pilot programs that let qualified caregivers come to Canada with the goal of becoming permanent residents

Work temporarily as a caregiver

If you don’t meet the requirements for permanent residence, or can’t apply under the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker pilots, you may be able to work temporarily as a caregiver

Live-in Caregiver Program Closed

Closed to new applicants unless you had already received a work permit under this program based on a labour market impact assessment submitted before December 2014

Caring for Children Pilot Closed

The last day to apply was June 17, 2019.

Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pilot Closed

The last day to apply was June 17, 2019.

Interim Pathway for Caregivers Program Closed

The last day to apply was October 8, 2019.

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