"Caregivers provide care to families in Canada that need it, and it's time for Canada to care for them in return," Hussen said in a statement. "We are providing them with both the opportunity to bring their family members here and access (to) permanent residency to demonstrate our commitment." Caregivers will be granted occupation-specific work permits, allowing them to change jobs quickly when necessary. Spouses and common-law partners will be allowed open work permits and dependent children will be allowed study permits so caregivers' families can come with them to Canada. A total of 5,500 principal applicants will be permitted annually, and family members will not count toward the cap.

Source: CBC News February 23, 2019 19:52 UTC