It will soon be easier for foreign caregivers to leave behind an abusive workplace and change employers as their work permits will no longer be tied to the family that brings them to Canada. However, caregivers must still have an official job offer in Canada and meet the standard criteria for economic immigration programs, such as English proficiency, education, background, health and criminal clearances. Those caregivers who meet the required two years of Canadian work experience can then apply for permanent residence along with their family members. Those changes also relieved foreign caregivers from having to live with their employers under the old live-in caregiver program. Officials say applicants will be provided a “clear, direct pathway” to permanent residence under the new programs.

Source: thestar June 15, 2019 15:00 UTC