OTTAWA — Migrant workers employed in Canada as caregivers are confused by new changes to immigration programs aimed at them, with many concerned the changes could mean more barriers to obtaining permanent residency. Migrant workers in Canada often have little to no access to government-funded settlement services in many provinces. Your life, your personal life, your work life is controlled by an immigration status that is specific to an employer,” she said. Open work permits for spouses or common-law partners are also being welcomed, which will allow migrant workers to bring their families to Canada. For example, the proposed regulations don’t specify how for long the open work permits will be granted for migrant workers in situations of abuse.

Source: National Post March 11, 2019 17:51 UTC