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Live In Caregiver Shortage Driving Up Nanny Wages And Sparks “Nanny Poaching” In Canada

There’s an ongoing shortage of live-in caregivers in Canada and it is creating concern among employers who have hired their nannies from overseas. According to a recent report from the Toronto Star, because of the prevailing shortage in the availability of caregivers, the situation not only resulted in “poaching” of already employed nannies but it … Continue reading

Misrepresentation On Canada Work Permit Must Be Corrected

Q: I am in the process of applying for an open permit under the live-in caregiver program and afterwards as a permanent resident. When I applied as a caregiver, I indicated in my application that I was single when in fact I am married. That time, me and my spouse were not in good terms, … Continue reading

Tips On Caregiver Agency “Ghost Employer” Tactics

Caregiver Applicants, Know If Your Employer Is For Real And Not Just A “Ghost” For those applying to be a live in caregiver in Canada, here are some tips that you should heed before engaging the service of a nanny agency or recruiter. This will help you to detect early on if your Canadian employer … Continue reading

Live In Caregivers Can Now Sue Recruiters Promising “Ghost Employers”

Q: I applied as a live-in caregiver in Canada. I was assured by the agency that my employer is already waiting for me. I settled all my accounts with the agency confident on the thought that I can just recover all my expenses by working hard in Canada. I was in high spirit when I … Continue reading