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Canada’s Caregiver Program

By: Janice Bandick

Published On: May 11, 2015

Canada’s Caregiver Program is offered and administered by the government of Canada and is the primary means by which foreign caregivers come to Canada as elder-care, special needs, and childcare providers.

On November 30, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada replaced the Live-in Caregivers Program (LCP) with a two-stream program that caps the number of permanent residency applications at 5,500 a year. Caregivers no longer have universal access to permanent residence status after working in Canada for two years, and must apply under two categories ’ those caring for children, and those caring for people with high medical needs.

  • Caring for Children Pathway: A pathway to permanent residence for caregivers who have provided child care in a home, either living in the home or not.
  • Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pathway: A pathway to permanent residence for caregivers who have provided care for the elderly or those with disabilities or chronic disease at higher skill levels in health facilities or in a home.

Caregiver Program

Ottawa will allow 2,750 caregivers under both new streams to access permanent residency. Participants are still required to complete two years of work, similar to the LCP, but are now required to have one year-post secondary study in Canada or a foreign diploma or certificate that has been given equivalency here. Caregivers must also pass stringent language requirements ’ a Level 5 language test in either English or French, or if the caregiver is a registered nurse or a psychiatric nurse he or she must pass a Level 7 language test. Other changes include elimination of the live-in requirement and shortened processing times for permanent residency applications to six months.

Between 2008 and 2013, the program granted permanent residency to more than 60,000 live-in caregivers and their families. More than 90% of primary applicants are women from the Philippines, an unsurprising statistic given the fact that the Philippines was the top source country for permanent residents to Canada in 2014.

A Poor Reception

The changes to the Caregiver Program have received negative reactions since they were first introduced, with immigrant rights activist groups like the Caregivers Action Centre in Toronto criticizing many new aspects of the program. Spokesperson Pura Velasco stated that “[guaranteed residency] is the only thing that would protect workers from abuse and allow them to speak up about abuses without risk of deportation”. She also noted another change ’ Ottawa will no longer entertain humanitarian and compassionate appeals for caregiver’s dependents. “If dependents are declared inadmissible, the caregiver will also be declared inadmissible. That is new and it’s too harsh. All these changes are so harsh and will push caregivers into more precarious employment.”

Families and individuals hoping to hire caregivers under the program have been frustrated frustrated by long wait times and lost applications.

Stephen Harper, when questioned on Friday, May 8 about the changes to the Caregiver Program stated that his government’s goals were to make sure that immigrants were not filling jobs that Canadians could do, while allowing temporary workers the the ability to move towards being permanent citizens.

“This country is not going to have a policy, as long as I'm prime minister, where we will have a permanent underclass of … people who are so-called temporary, but here forever, with no rights of citizenship and no rights of mobility. That is not the Canadian way we do immigration. So we're going to make sure that program does not drift in that direction.”

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  1. Rebecca Osidipe says:
    August 4, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    interested in caregiver program

    Reply
  2. Savithri Suduge says:
    June 11, 2021 at 9:14 am

    I am srilankan.and professional child care provider. I would like follow a child care course. Pls let me know more details.
    Thank you

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth Waithera says:
    April 15, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    I would like to study the care giving course at your institution

    Reply
  4. Jessica says:
    April 14, 2021 at 5:03 am

    Hi Ashton college, I’m Jessica from Indonesia I’m interested doing caregiver college, I’m wondering can I have college tuition information? And is there possibilities for international student to get any scholarship in this college?

    Thank you so much, have a nice day.

    Reply
  5. Muhammad Riaz says:
    March 22, 2021 at 5:42 am

    Can i please be informed by the lists of diploma’s Ashton college is offering in Human Service Department.

    Reply
  6. Maria Jeaneveh Tortula says:
    March 8, 2021 at 2:05 am

    Do you offer caregiver course ?
    What are the requirements and how much.

    Reply
  7. Cecilio monang says:
    February 4, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    Good day! May I know if you accept international student for care giver trainee and if how much.
    Thank you.

    Cecilio

    Reply
  8. JOVEN T SAN RAMON says:
    January 26, 2021 at 9:34 am

    Hi. I’m just going to ask, if you’re accepting International Students in your caregiver program? How much is the fee, and how long the program will be. Thanks very much.

    Reply
  9. Naveed ahmad says:
    April 2, 2020 at 8:51 am

    Hii sir my name is naveed Ahmad from Pakistan still living in UAE dubai.befor I work in Pakistan medical centre.sir I now how to treetment first ad.i have Experience 6 year.but I have no diploma now sir how to get diploma I don’t now.can u help me.00971525246318.my WhatsApp.

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  10. catherine li says:
    March 9, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    Do you have some detail information about the course

    Reply
  11. horieh qurashi says:
    February 29, 2020 at 5:28 am

    Hello dear sirs
    I am a female from Jordan
    I have been worked as an elderly caregiver for three years
    I am interested to study in this field
    please advise
    thanks and best regards

    Reply
  12. Olabisi Deji-Dada says:
    February 25, 2020 at 3:17 am

    I love the caregiver program. Am a Family physician based in Nigeria. I sincerely wish to be a caregiver either for the elderly or children. I believe that having a diploma in this regard in Canada, coupled with my skills acquired as a Primary health giver will aid me more to be an effective caregiver.
    Could you Kindly assist me in this regard?
    Thank you very much.

    Reply
  13. Chinwe Omotoyo says:
    February 21, 2020 at 10:20 am

    Want to find out about the care giver course. Want to know how long the program runs for and the cost.

    Reply
  14. Femay Ricamora says:
    February 10, 2020 at 7:10 am

    i am interested to enrolled caregiver program.

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      February 10, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Hi Femay,
      Unfortunately, we don’t offer a caregiver program. You can choose from two programs in human services that we have – a community support worker and a special education assistant.

      Please visit this page to learn more about these programs, including the information on admissions, course duration and tuition fee for international students:
      https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/human-services/

      If you’re willing to learn more please submit an enquiry form on this page: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/

      Our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. elisha says:
    February 9, 2020 at 2:30 am

    I wish t to come in canada for the course of caregiver

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      February 10, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Hi Elisha,
      Unfortunately, we don’t offer a caregiver program. You can choose from two programs in human services that we have – a community support worker and a special education assistant.

      Please visit this page to learn more about these programs, including the information on admissions, course duration and tuition fee for international students:
      https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/human-services/

      If you’re willing to learn more please submit an enquiry form on this page: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/

      Our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. ANEEL EMMANUAL says:
    January 2, 2020 at 1:15 am

    I am interested in caregiver course / diploma. Please send me requirements for admission & course duration including fee for international students. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      January 2, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Aneel,

      Unfortunately, we don’t offer a caregiver program. You can choose from two programs in human services that we have – a community support worker and a special education assistant.

      Please visit this page to learn more about these programs, including the information on admissions, course duration and tuition fee for international students:
      https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/human-services/

      If you’re willing to learn more please submit an enquiry form on this page: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/

      Our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Elham Hafezian Razavi says:
    December 30, 2019 at 6:44 pm

    Hello – I have been an In Home Caregiver in Ontario since 2018 on a 24 month contract. I am interested to apply for Permanent Residency prior to the end of my contract and would like to know if Canada’s Caregiver Program offered by Ashton College is acceptable. Also would like to know if the course is offered online and would appreciate all details on fees, etc. Thank you.

    Reply
  18. Nina Muntanga says:
    November 29, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    I am interested in this program and would like to work as a care giver in Canada. Am a Zambian aged 41 with 3 children and my nationality is Zambian. I reside in Lusaka-zambia

    Reply
  19. Josephine Macharia says:
    November 6, 2019 at 6:04 am

    Would like to join via online studies train and be equiped.

    Reply
  20. Rodney Zharare says:
    November 5, 2019 at 6:20 am

    I would like to study for care giver course at your college in January 2020

    Reply
  21. clarissa m . eseller says:
    September 26, 2019 at 4:55 am

    i just want to inquire about elderly course. and how long it will take and how much . thank you

    Reply
  22. Nelly Seif El Nasr says:
    September 22, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Hi, I was just wondering if there was an Online Program to become a caregiver for an international student, or if there are any cheap programs on-campus? Thanks.

    Reply
  23. Maria Bychkova says:
    August 23, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Hi Vipin,

    Unfortunately, we do not offer any caregiver educational program at Ashton College. If you’re willing to consider other careers in human services please check these programs: Special Education Assistant Diploma program https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/programs/special-education-assistant-diploma/ and Community Support Worker Diploma program https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/programs/community-support-worker-diploma/

    Reply
  24. Vipin paul says:
    August 23, 2019 at 5:04 am

    How to get admission

    Reply
  25. Maria Bychkova says:
    July 29, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Hi Nasreena,
    In relation to your previous education and career, we offer two programs that might be of interest to you. These are Special Education Assistant Diploma program https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/programs/special-education-assistant-diploma/ and Community Support Worker Diploma program https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/programs/community-support-worker-diploma/
    If you still have more questions after reviewing these programs OR if you wish to apply for one of them, do not hesitate to contact our Admissions officer at admissions@ashtoncollege.ca.
    Hope to see you among our students soon.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  26. Nasreena Jan says:
    July 27, 2019 at 12:01 am

    I would like to work for the children with special needs of for the elderly. I already have Masters in Social work. I also would like to get trained in these areas if required.kindly send me some information for the same.
    Look forward to hearing from you.
    Best regards,
    Nasreena Jan (Mariam)
    New Delhi, India
    Mobile: 0091 8505877193

    Reply
  27. Maria Bychkova says:
    July 26, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Hi Andrea,
    Thanks for your comment and your interest in becoming a caregiver. Unfortunately, Ashton College does not currently offer a caregiver study program.
    However, we have other programs related to careers in healthcare. You can find more information here: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/healthcare-programs/
    Thank you!

    Reply
  28. Andrea says:
    July 26, 2019 at 9:55 am

    I am interested in Caregiver program.

    Please send me details.

    Thanks

    Andrea

    Reply
  29. Maria Bychkova says:
    July 18, 2019 at 10:06 am

    Hi Blanca,
    Thanks for your comment and your interest in becoming a caregiver. Unfortunately, Ashton College does not currently offer a caregiver study program.
    However, we have other programs related to careers in healthcare. You can find more information here: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/healthcare-programs/
    Thank you!

    Reply
  30. Blanca Betancourt says:
    July 18, 2019 at 4:33 am

    How I can apply for the program high medical needs

    Reply
  31. Blanca Betancourt says:
    July 18, 2019 at 4:29 am

    I want start a online program for care giver right now I will like to have some information about the price and how get in

    Reply
  32. Maria Bychkova says:
    July 16, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    Hi Jude,
    Thanks for your comment and your interest in becoming a caregiver in Canada. Unfortunately, Ashton College does not currently offer a caregiver training program.
    However, we have other programs related to careers in healthcare. You can find more information here: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/healthcare-programs/
    Thank you!

    Reply
  33. Maria Bychkova says:
    July 16, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    Hi Vicky,
    Thanks for your comment and your interest in becoming a caregiver. Unfortunately, Ashton College does not currently offer a caregiver study program.
    However, we have other programs related to careers in healthcare. You can find more information here: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/healthcare-programs/
    Thank you!

    Reply
  34. Maria Bychkova says:
    July 16, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Hi Eta,
    Unfortunately, Ashton College does not currently offer a caregiver study program.
    However, we have other programs related to careers in healthcare. You can find more information here: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/department/healthcare-programs/
    Thank you!

    Reply
  35. Jude says:
    July 16, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    My name is Jude from Nigeria. I have a 12 year old son with Down’s syndrome and want to get a skill in special need caregiving so as to help other people living with disability. I have a passion for people living with disability, particularly children. I wish to immigrate to Canada with my family of 4 children and my wife who is an Insurance professional and has almost 9 years working experience here with the Nigerian Government.
    Thank you.

    Reply
  36. Vicky Xu says:
    July 15, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    Very glad to know you from Internet.

    This is Vicky Xu from China. I am interested in your Full-time Caregiver Training Program.
    Now I am 41 years old, and I am female. I graduated from the University in 1999, and I have college certificate. I have a son and he is 10 years old. In the past few years, I mainly was taking care of my son by myself as a housewife, meanwhile, I have a part time job at home as a document specialist in an export and import company. Also I am good at Chinese dessert.
    I wonder if possible for me to be enrolled this training program? And can you help me to get study permit? Of course, my final aim is to get work permit and permanent residence.

    Hope to receive you detailed reply.

    Thanks and B.rgds

    Vicky

    Reply
  37. Eta Emmanuel Eta says:
    July 15, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I wish to have some information on how to apply for the caregivers course.

    Thank you

    Reply
  38. Tolulope Adetunbi says:
    February 24, 2019 at 9:51 am

    Good day,

    What’s the fee for care giver programmes?

    Reply
  39. Laurine Uday Desai says:
    January 26, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    I want to apply for caregiver program. I love this career, Am mom of 4 children

    Reply
  40. IDOWU ABOSEDE says:
    December 13, 2018 at 7:15 am

    I want to apply for your caregiver program. I am 33 years old from Nigeria, with a BA in English language, graduated from Babcock University.
    i have 5 ears experience as a Sales and Service representative.

    Reply
  41. Liang Yi Chia says:
    March 14, 2018 at 2:46 am

    I want to apply for your caregiver program. I am 29y/o from taiwan.with a degree in bs microbiology graduate d from a university in the Phil.

    Reply
  42. YANGSUK RA says:
    March 11, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    I am interested about care.giver curses,Montreal or online courses.

    Reply
    • Ekaterina Grishko says:
      March 13, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      Hello Yangsuk,

      Ashton College offers programs related to the Caregiver career. However, all of them are currently offered only in in-class format through our Vancouver and Abbotsford campuses.
      Please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Officer if you would like to get more information or apply for any of the upcoming start dates!
      Email: admissions@ashtoncollege.ca
      Phone: (604) 628-5784

      Hope this helps!

      Reply
  43. luke says:
    March 1, 2018 at 12:49 am

    hkasakya@gmail.com

    i am interested in care giving. please send me some information. Uganda

    Reply
  44. Jaimie Burdett says:
    February 11, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Hello. I’m a mom of 4 and am looking at options as to what do I do next. I’d love this career so wondered how I go about doing it.

    Reply
    • Ekaterina Grishko says:
      March 13, 2018 at 11:45 am

      Hello Jaimie,

      We certainly have options for you to get your Caregiver career started!
      Your information will be passed along to our Admissions Office, and he will contact you shortly.

      All the best!

      Reply
  45. amanda fulton says:
    October 5, 2017 at 3:03 am

    nice post dear, loved to read live in caregiver information dear.

    Reply
  46. izzy says:
    December 25, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    Greetings of Merry Christmas to Ashton College! I am keen doing a course relatedly to aged care or caregiver, at the moment i hold a visitor or tourist visa. just arrived here from the Philippines last week, can you please assist me with requirements to comply studies and schedule so i can comply soon. I am an undergraduate of Certificate III in aged care at adelaide m south australia.

    Reply
  47. jagdeep singh says:
    October 12, 2015 at 6:15 am

    myself jagdeep singh i am from India i did my graduation in b.com now i want to do caregiver program. please tell me the requirements of the course, duration and fees of the course.

    Reply
  48. Simangaliso Dube says:
    October 9, 2015 at 4:17 am

    I am interested to study as a live in caregiver, l’ll like you to assist me with all the information l need for the whole process, l am currently residing in South Africa but original born in Zimbabwe, l’ll love to join your team as l love this job with passion, l am looking forward to hear from you soon, thanks

    Reply

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