In acknowledgment of the importance foreign caregivers have in the fabric of Canadian society, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is committing to prioritize 6000 caregiver applications for permanent residence by the end of 2021.
A new, one-time program of immigration will grant permanent residence to asylum seekers in Canada who are working on the frontlines of the healthcare industry. The decision could affect about 1,000 claimants across Canada but excludes many asylum seekers working in jobs deemed to be essential, but not in the healthcare industry. The federal government…
Rebecca Major
Adam Pinsky