Home Child Care Provider Pilot / Home Support Worker Pilot
Statutory definition
The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot replaced the Live-in Caregiver Program. Applicants must have 24 months of eligible Canadian work experience in home child care or home support work, meet language (CLB 5) and education requirements, and have a valid Canadian job offer. The pilot programs have annual caps.
Explanation
The caregiver pilots provide an important pathway for home caregivers who previously accessed permanent residence through the Live-in Caregiver Program. A key improvement over the LCP is that caregivers no longer need to live in the employer's home, addressing a significant safety and exploitation concern. The two-year work experience requirement means caregivers must first obtain a work permit (typically an employer-specific work permit with LMIA) before applying for permanent residence.