🇨🇦 Canada has issued new Ministerial Instructions for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot Child Care and Home Support programs. From March 31, 2026, the number of new PR applications accepted each year will be ZERO for both pilots. This applies to applications submitted on or after that date. IRCC says this move is to manage inventory and reduce backlogs. Any applications submitted beyond the allowed intake will not be processed, and fees will be returned. Humanitarian and compassionate req