It would be helpful if the government would be flexible and count that time, as well. It's very hard for caregivers to find employment. The processing time for work permits and LMIAs, which some caregivers still need, is really long and difficult.
At this point, the processing time is six months for a work permit only. LMIAs are similarly taking much longer, so you're looking at clients being unemployed for a year or a year and a half.
It would be really helpful to count that time.