These are the new immigration pathways coming to Canada in 2025
Canada is set to introduce several new pathways to permanent residence in 2025.
These new pathways present opportunities for eligible foreign nationals seeking permanent residence.
Here is a look at the pathways to launch in 2025:
| Pathway | Whom it is for |
| Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs (2) | Home care workers such as home child care providers and home support workers |
| Rural Community Immigration Pilot | Those who fulfill labour shortages in select small rural communities in Canada |
| Francophone Community Immigration Pilot | French-speakers who fulfill labour shortages in select small communities outside Quebec |
| Manitoba’s West Central Immigration Initiative pilot | Workers who want to live in communities in Manitoba’s rural west-central region |
Enhanced Caregiver Pilot Programs
Acknowledging the need for more caregivers in the country, IRCC announced two enhanced caregiver pilots on June 2, 2024.
These new pilot programs are set to replace successful pilots that ended in June 2024 — the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot.
Unlike the previous programs, they give homecare workers permanent residency (PR) on arrival in Canada.
Home care workers will also be allowed to work for organizations that provide temporary or part-time care for people who are semi-independent or recovering from an injury or illness.
Details and eligibility:
Candidates need to have:
- A minimum language proficiency of level 4 on the Canadian Language Benchmarks tests;
- The equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma;
- Recent and relevant work experience; and
- An offer for a full-time home care job.
More information on the full launch of the pilots and the eligibility criteria is expected to be released in the coming months.