Canada has had a number of foreign caregiver programs over the years. Each has worn the mark of the government of the day. In this context, it is not surprising that the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, announced on February 23, 2019 changes to the current programs which were designed and implemented by the Harper Conservatives. Later this year, Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will unveil two new five-year pilot programs: