Changes to the medical inadmissibility policy of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act take effect

Date Announced:

March 16, 2022

Active Period:

Makes permanent changes that were in effect through a temporary public policy since 2018

Overview:

The Government of Canada is taking steps to better align the medical inadmissibility policy with Canadian values on diversity and the inclusion of people with disabilities. We recognize the important contributions newcomers make to Canada.

The changes to the medical inadmissibility policy of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) have been in effect through a temporary public policy since 2018. They strike a balance between welcoming newcomers into Canadian society through a fair and compassionate immigration system, while also protecting publicly funded health and social services. The changes include:
- tripling the cost threshold for determining medical inadmissibility
- amending the definition of social services by removing special education, social and vocational rehabilitation services, and personal support services

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Legislation and Regulations
  • Guidelines and rule changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Prospective immigrants

    Keywords:

    Medical inadmissibility; IRPA

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/changes-medical-inadmissibility-policy-irpa-take-effect.html

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