Caregiver Program
These pilots offer permanent residence to skilled workers who want to work in home child care or home support in Canada.
There are 2 pilots:
Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care
Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support
Each pilot has 2 application streams:
Workers in Canada
Applicants not working in Canada
The Quota for workers in Canada is full and closed and will open in 2026. The stream for applicants not working in Canada will open at a later date.
Apply for a new LMIA-based work permit
Who can apply
You can apply for a work permit for a job as a home child care provider or home support worker through the TFWP if 1 of these applies to you:
You’re currently outside Canada and you’ll be working in Quebec.
You’re currently in Canada and 1 of these applies to you:
You have a valid study or work permit.
You’re allowed to work in Canada without a work permit (this does not apply to business visitors).
You plan to work in Quebec and you’re also eligible to apply for a work permit from inside Canada.