Welcome
Established in 1992, CDWCR is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides assistance to foreign care workers in seeking improvements to their employment conditions and immigration status.
CDWCR is advocating that foreign care workers and their families be granted landed status upon arrival in Canada.
CDWCR’s mission is shaped by the belief that foreign care workers deserve respect and recognition for the valuable services they provide and their important contributions to the betterment of the Canadian society.
[New] Changes to Permanent Residence Application Fees
IRCC announced that effective April 30, 2024, the permanent residence application fees including those of the following Live-in Caregiver Program,
Home Child Care Provider Pilot, and Home Support Worker Pilot will increase:
- Principal applicant: From $570.00 to $635.00
- Accompanying spouse or common-law partner: From $570.00 to $635.00
- Accompanying dependent child: From $155.00 to $175.00
Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
Foreign workers in B.C. are protected from unfair practives under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act.
If you're a foreign worker with concerns about recruitment or employment, you can file a complaint.
Learn More Here
Employment standards - New Minimum Wage
BC's minimum wage has increased from $16.75/hr to $17.40 per hour effective June 1st 2024
The law in B.C. sets standards for payment, compensation and working conditions in most workplaces. The standards promote open communication, fair treatment and work-life balance for employees.
Learn More Here
Contact us:
CDWCR
Cedar Cottage PO Box 37033
London Drugs
5639 Victoria Dr.
Vancouver BC V5P 3W0
Phone/Fax: 604-874-0649
Email:
cdwcr.org@gmail.com
Migrant Caregiver's Manual
Starting September 26, 2024, certain LMIA applications submitted for low wage positions may be refused due to new LMIA measures
Canada announces new pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, intends to make the caregivers program permanent
Release: Migrant Care Workers Welcome Permanent Resident Status On Arrival
Effective April 30, 2023, foreign caregivers can apply for permanent residency with reduced work experience, from 24 months to 12 months
Effective January 30, 2023, some family members of foreign workers may be eligible to apply for open work permit.
Effective January 1st 2023, there are changes to the Home Child Care Privider Ilot and Home Support Worker Pilot for the 2023 application process.
Caregiver Pathways - New Protection and Regulation Updates
New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations!
Migrants win path to Permanent Residence!
- September 8, 2024 - Study on BC Employment Standards
- October 20, 2024 - BC Employment Standards Workshop
- November 3, 2024 - Planning for the Future
- July 14, 2024 - Tsikahan at the Park
- August 11, 2024 - Tsikahan at the Park
- August 25, 2024 - Tsikahan at the Park
- November 23, 2024 (Saturday) - Tsikahan via Zoom
- September 22, 2024 - Education about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- November 17, 2024 - Annual Fundraising Event
- December 15, 2024 - CDWCR 32nd Anniversary and Christmas Party