Canada’s New Caregiver Pilot Programs: A Game-Changer for Families and Workers in 2025

Canada has long been at the forefront of recognizing caregivers’ essential contributions. As the nation grapples with growing demands for quality home care, newly announced pilot programs are set to revolutionize how caregivers are supported and integrated into Canadian society. These initiatives, launched in 2025, mark a significant leap forward for caregivers and the families they serve.

Canada Offers Administrative Jobs Up To $74k, With No Degree Required

The Government of Canada is currently offering a range of administrative positions across various departments and agencies. These roles do not require a university degree or extensive experience and come with salaries of up to $74,000 annually.

According to Immigration News Canada (INC), these positions are available in cities across Canada, including Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax, and they provide opportunities for individuals to join respected government bodies such as Global Affairs Canada, Parks Canada, and Public Safety Canada.

Nigerians In Diaspora Lament Passport Crisis In New York, Atlanta

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), in collaboration with its partner organisations, has expressed profound disappointment over the continued lack of response from the Ministry of Interior to their longstanding appeal for passport printers at the Nigerian Consulates in New York and Atlanta.

A statement signed by its President, Olutomi Aregbesola, and made available to Nigerian Tribune, criticised the Ministry’s silence despite a letter submitted a year ago highlighting the challenges faced by Nigerians in the United States due to inefficiencies in passport processing.

According to the statement, the absence of passport printers in New York and Atlanta has caused undue hardship for Nigerians in the diaspora, leaving many stranded without valid passports and has also prevented them from traveling for emergencies, work, or family commitments.

Canada Tightens Open Work Permit Rules for Families of Students and Workers

On January 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that effective January 21, 2025, open work permit (OWP) eligibility will be changed so that only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for a family OWP, and dependent children of foreign workers will no longer be eligible.

From Hope to Hardship: Nigerians In Canada Share Homelessness Struggles

Two Nigerians, identified as Simi and Peter, have opened up about the challenges they face as immigrants in Canada.

In a video circulating on social media on Monday, they both explained that they moved to the country with hopes of a brighter future, but unforeseen circumstances have pushed them to the brink of homelessness.

Narrating her story, Simi, who moved to Canada alone to pursue her studies, recalled the initial excitement of arriving in the country.