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May 5, 2023
WHO declares that COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Covid-19, PHEIC, WHO
May 4, 2023
Canada waives fees for family members of Canadians who fled Sudan
open work permit, study permit, Sudan, temporary residence
May 3, 2023
Canada Increases Settlement Funds Required For Express Entry Immigration
settlement funds
March 24, 2023
Working with the United States to grow our clean economies and create good, middle-class jobs on both sides of our border
Canada; irregular migration; Safe Third Country Agreement; United Sates
March 22, 2023
Canada extends support for those fleeing Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine
CUAET visa; Ukraine
March 18, 2023
Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents
earthquake; open work permit; resettlement; Syria; Turkey;
March 17, 2023
Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent
international students; labour shortage; open work permit; PGWP
March 10, 2023
Federal, provincial and territorial immigration Ministers meet to plan for the future of Canada’s immigration system
CUAET; Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration; labour shortage; PNP allocations
March 3, 2023
Canada opens operations centre in the Philippines to boost global immigration processing capacity
application processing centre; Philippines
February 23, 2023
Shaping the future of immigration in Canada
engagement initiative; immigration policy
February 23, 2023
Resumption of biometrics collection for temporary residence applicants in Canada
biometrics
February 23, 2023
Canada announces support for Iranian temporary residents
Iran, temporary status, open permit
February 17, 2023
Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders
sponsorship agreement holders (SAHs)
February 10, 2023
Canada to reduce work experience requirements for caregivers and provide pathways to permanent residence
caregiver; permanent residence; work permit
February 6, 2023
Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents
Hong Kong; open work permit; permanent residence; students
January 23, 2023
Canada Meets Its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022
Francophone immigration; French-speaking admissions; Francophone minority communities
January 20, 2023
Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
construction workers; labour shortages; out-of-status; regularization
January 9, 2023
International Experience Canada program is now open to welcome international youth to Canada
International Experience Canada (IEC) Program; labour shortage; youth
January 5, 2023
COVID-19 pre-boarding test requirements for air travel from China, Hong Kong and Macao
China; Hong Kong; Macao
January 3, 2023
Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022
newcomers; permanent residents; target levels
December 22, 2022
New Changes To LMIA Exemption Codes And Eligible Occupations For Employers
Global Talent Stream
December 9, 2022
Supporting gender equality by addressing barriers to employment
childcare; gender; Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot; settlement services
December 5, 2022
New Funds Aimed At Increasing Recognition Of Foreign Credentials
foreign credential recognition; healthcare professionals
December 2, 2022
Employers and temporary workers to benefit from family work permits to address labour shortages
family; labour shortage; work permits
December 1, 2022
Government of Canada allowing more international youth to work and travel in Canada
International Experience Canada (IEC) Program; labour shortage; youth
November 30, 2022
Shaping the future of immigration through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
application processing capacity; Indo-Pacific region; international students; visa applications
November 14, 2022
New youth mobility agreement with Italy expands work opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth
Canada-Italy Youth Mobility Agreement; International Experience Canada Program
October 19, 2022
Minister Fraser welcomes latest charter flight of Afghan refugees from Pakistan
Afghan; resettlement
October 12, 2022
Streamlining immigration medical examination requirements for eligible applicants
IME, immigration medical exam, in-Canada foreign nationals
October 11, 2022
Reuniting families across the country
income requirement; interest to sponsor; Super Visa
October 7, 2022
IRCC is launching a pilot project to automate the processing of study permit extensions
automation; study permit extensions
October 7, 2022
International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage
20-hour-per-week rule; off-campus work; study permit
October 5, 2022
Temporary public policy to exempt certain foreign nationals from the immigration medical examination requirement
IME, immigration medical exam, in-Canada foreign nationals
September 29, 2022
Temporary public policy to facilitate the sponsorship of Afghan refugees by groups of five and community sponsors
Afghan; Community Sponsors; Groups of Five; Private Sponsorship
September 26, 2022
Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1
COVID-19; travel measures
September 23, 2022
Easier access to permanent residence for physicians in Canada to help address doctor shortages
doctor shortages; fee-for-service model; permanent residence; physicians
September 21, 2022
Canada works with partners to address forced displacement in the Americas
Caribbean; Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS); Costa Rica; displaced persons; forced displacement; IOM; Latin America ; Panama; United Nations Refugee Agency
September 20, 2022
Strategy to Expand Transitions to Permanent Residency
labour shortages; M-44; temporary to permanent residence
September 16, 2022
COVID-19: CBSA resumes border services at small airports across Canada
airports; border services
September 13, 2022
New online refugee claims portal improves client service
refugee claim; eApp; online asylum application
September 4, 2022
Canada’s immigration minister confirms Express Entry draws will return to normal this Wednesday
Express Entry; Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP); Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
September 2, 2022
Little Gold Creek border crossing closing for the season on September 5
border crossing
September 1, 2022
Canada continues to strengthen asylum processing capacity in the Americas
asylum processing capacity; Central America; Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS); Mexico; United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
September 1, 2022
A stronger immigration system that better serves newcomers
backlogs; client experience; medical exam; new online services
September 1, 2022
Central America; Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS); Mexico; United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
August 25, 2022
Transition period for distance learning measures
distance learning measures; post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
August 25, 2022
Temporary public policy for foreign nationals being airlifted from Afghanistan
Afghanistan; biometric information; processing fees; Temporary Resident Permits
August 25, 2022
Temporary public policy for Afghan nationals in Canada and outside Canada
Afghan; exemptions to IRPA
August 24, 2022
The Government of Canada and industry continue efforts to reduce wait times and delays at Canadian airports
airport delays; compensation; flight cancellations
August 24, 2022
Tackling immigration backlogs to help Canadian businesses grow
immigration processing backlogs
August 23, 2022
Government of Canada expands settlement services for newcomers in eastern Ontario
additional funding; Afghans; government-assisted refugees; settlement services; small and rural communities
August 22, 2022
Government of Canada Announces Funding to the County of Essex for Continued Support to the COVID-19 Agri-Worker Isolation and Recovery Centre in Windsor, Ontario
Afri-Food; Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program (SVISP); TFW
August 9, 2022
Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, who used an alternative format to apply to the Temporary Pathway to Permanent Residence and whose applications were received in excess of the application intake cap
disability accommodations; TR2PR
August 9, 2022
Temporary public policy for the resettlement of Afghan nationals with a significant and/or enduring relationship to Canada
Afghan; resettlement
August 8, 2022
IRCC begins renewing refugee protection claimant documents
refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs)
August 3, 2022
Canada opens a pathway to permanent residence for families of the victims of two air disasters who are outside of Canada
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (ET302), Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752)
July 28, 2022
Temporary public policy to facilitate the issuance of an open work permit to certain former or current post-graduation work permit holders
open work permit; PGWP
July 13, 2022
Resumption of the Remote Area Border Crossing Program
Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program
June 25, 2022
Prime Minister announces new task force to improve government services for Canadians
government services; immigration processing backlog; passports
June 20, 2022
Suspension of the mandatory vaccination requirement for domestic travellers and federally regulated transportation workers
mandatory vaccination requirement
June 20, 2022
Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers): SOR/2022-142
abuse; foreign workers rights; International Mobility Program (IMP); Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP)
June 20, 2022
PC2022-0706 Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers)
abuse; compliance; healthcare; recruitment; worker protections
June 20, 2022
Government of Canada funds Kids Help Phone to expand mental health services for Afghan and Ukrainian youth
Afghanistan; counselling; Kids Help Phone; mental health; Ukraine;
June 20, 2022
First U.S. marine preclearance location in Canada opens in Prince Rupert, BC
marine preclearance; Prince Rupert
June 20, 2022
Canada announces next phase of strategy responding to Rohingya and Myanmar crises
Myanmar; Rohingya
June 15, 2022
Suspension of the mandatory vaccination requirement for domestic travellers and federally regulated transportation workers
mandatory vaccination requirement
June 15, 2022
Government of Canada and airport and airline partners making progress on reducing traveller wait times at Canada’s major airports
airports; wait times
June 11, 2022
Government of Canada and airport and airline partners making progress on reducing traveller wait times at Canada’s major airports
mandatory randomized COVID-19 testing
June 10, 2022
Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection
international protection; migration; Summit of the Americas
June 10, 2022
Canada marks 15,000 arrivals of Afghan refugees
Afghan; privately sponsored refugee program (PSR)
June 8, 2022
Temporary public policy for the resettlement of additional Afghan nationals with a significant and/or enduring relationship to Canada
exemptions IRPA; Afghan
June 7, 2022
Implementation of a measure to protect the integrity of the International Student Program in Quebec
Quebec; post‑graduation work permit (PGWP)
June 7, 2022
Enhancements to the super visa program for parents and grandparents will help reunite families more easily and for longer
parents and grandparents; super visa
June 6, 2022
Expanded National Newcomer Navigation Network to help internationally educated health care professionals
health care professionals; National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4)
June 3, 2022
Canada celebrates Pride Month by helping Afghan LGBTQ2 individuals
Afghan; LGBTQ2; privately sponsored refugee program (PSR)
June 2, 2022
Feds announce one-time $3,000 payment for Ukrainians taking refuge in Canada
Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET); one-time payment; Ukraine
May 24, 2022
New work permit for Quebec skilled workers now open for applications
International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+); labour shortage; Quebec
May 23, 2022
Canada welcomes first federal charter flight for Ukrainians in Winnipeg
Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) program; Ukraine
May 20, 2022
COVID-19: The CBSA resumes services at most small vessel reporting sites
services; small vessel reporting sites
May 19, 2022
COVID-19: The CBSA resumes services at most small marine vessel reporting sites
services; small vessel reporting sites
May 17, 2022
Government to ban sanctioned Russians from entering Canada
economic sanctions; entry ban; Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA); inadmissible; Russia; Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA)
May 12, 2022
Government of Canada expands settlement services for newcomers in the Prairies
prairies; resettlement; rural communities; settlement services
May 11, 2022
M-44 PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS 44TH PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION
labour shortage, permanent residency, Parliament of Canada, motion
May 11, 2022
Federal charter flights for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada
Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) program; Ukraine
May 11, 2022
Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents
economic immigration stream; labour shortage; pathways to permanency
May 5, 2022
COVID-19: CBSA resumes services and adjusts service hours at five more ports of entry
airports; border clearance services; temporary measures
April 28, 2022
Express Entry changes
Express Entry; Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
April 25, 2022
Public policy to exempt lower-risk Ukrainian nationals applying under CUAET measures from the biometrics collection requirement
biometrics; CUAET; Ukraine
April 22, 2022
The CBSA welcomed one million travellers in a week for the first time since the start of the pandemic
ArriveCAN; travellers
April 22, 2022
New measures to address Canada’s labour shortage
Express Entry; labour shortage; post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
April 21, 2022
Temporary public policy to exempt certain permanent residence applicants from work permit requirements
open work permit; family reunification; TR2PR
April 21, 2022
Temporary public policy for the issuance of permanent resident visas for foreign nationals, who have been refused under the “Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway”
IRPA; TR2PR
April 21, 2022
Public policy: Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway
TR2PR; open work permits; retroactive policy
April 20, 2022
New partnership to help Ukrainians come to Canada
Miles4Migrants; Ukraine; Ukraine2Canada Travel Fund
April 14, 2022
Minister Anand announces the immediate deployment of Canadian Armed Forces Personnel to Poland in response to the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
Canadian Armed Forces Personnel; Operation REASSURANCE; Poland; Ukraine
April 8, 2022
Temporary Public Policy to facilitate the resettlement of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus [REDACTED] as part of Operation Afghan Safety
Afghan Sikhs; Afghan Hindus; Operation Afghan Safety; resettlement
April 7, 2022
Temporary public policy to facilitate permanent residence for certain citizens of Afghanistan [REDACTED]
Afghans; permanent residence
April 6, 2022
Expanding refugee access to third-country solutions: International leaders launch the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility
Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP); complementary pathways; Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility; third-country solutions
April 5, 2022
Increase in permanent residence fees effective April 30, 2022
fees; permanent residence applications
April 5, 2022
Increase in permanent residence fees effective April 30, 2022
fees; permanent residence applications
April 4, 2022
Government of Canada announces Workforce Solutions Road Map
Workforce Solutions Road Map
March 31, 2022
PC2022-0321 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
cruise ships | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
March 31, 2022
PC2022-0320 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada
cruise ships | Global Affairs Canada
March 31, 2022
Government of Canada introduces Bill to safeguard traveller privacy and rights in the examination of personal digital devices
March 30, 2022
Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada
settlement services | Ukraine
March 26, 2022
Stand Up for Ukraine: European Commission and Government of Canada team up with Global Citizen to mobilize support for refugees
Ukraine
March 24, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.58
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 17, 2022
Government of Canada will remove pre-entry test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers on April 1
March 17, 2022
Canada launches new temporary residence pathway to welcome those fleeing the war in Ukraine
CUAET; Ukraine
March 16, 2022
Changes to the medical inadmissibility policy of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act take effect
Medical inadmissibility; IRPA
March 11, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.57
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 10, 2022
Special measures for Afghan applications: Waiving fees and other requirements
Afghan nationals; fees
March 7, 2022
Government of Canada announces the new public health plan for cruise ships
cruise ships | non-essential travel | travel restrictions
March 3, 2022
Public policy to support the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) – Phase 2
Atlantic Immigration Class; Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program; EMPP ; Provincial Nominee Class; Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot; skilled refugees
March 1, 2022
Government of Canada prohibits Russian ships and fishing vessels from entering Canadian ports and internal waters
Russia
February 28, 2022
Temporary public policy for Afghan nationals applying for temporary resident status
Afghan; biometric information; fees; temporary resident permit; study permit; work permit
February 28, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.56
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 26, 2022
PC 2022-0178 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
negative antigen test | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
February 26, 2022
PC 2022-0177 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada
common-law partner | compassionate grounds | listed institution | extended family | fully vaccinated travellers | high-performance international single sport events | immediate family | minor | national athletes | optional or discretionary purpose | protected person | travel restrictions | United States
February 23, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.55
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 14, 2022
Notice – Supplementary Information for the 2022-2024 Immigration Levels Plan
Immigration Levels Plan
February 14, 2022
New immigration plan to fill labour market shortages and grow Canada’s economy
Labour shortages | Multi-Year Levels Plan
February 8, 2022
Launching a new online case status tracker for family class permanent residence applications
permanent residence applications
February 7, 2022
Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
January 31, 2022
PC 2022-0042 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
operators of a commercial vehicle | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
January 31, 2022
Modernizing Canada’s immigration system to support economic recovery and improve client experience
data analytics
January 28, 2022
PC 2022-0041 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada
common-law partner | compassionate grounds | listed institution | extended family | fully vaccinated travellers | high-performance international single sport events | immediate family | minor | national athletes | optional or discretionary purpose | protected person | travel restrictions | United States
January 28, 2022
Government of Canada provides update about Canada’s border measures
India | Morocco
January 27, 2022
Program delivery update: Entry/Exit
Beyond the Border Action Plan | Entry/Exit Program
January 27, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.54
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 27, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.53
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 25, 2022
IRCC Minister Transition Binder 2021: Digital Platform Modernization and Transformation at IRCC
digitization
January 24, 2022
Advanced data analytics to help IRCC officers sort and process temporary resident visa applications
data analytics; temporary resident visa (TRV)
January 17, 2022
Government of Canada invests $35 million to expand settlement services for newcomers in small towns and rural communities
resettlement | settlement services
January 15, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.52
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 15, 2022
Exemptions ending for certain travellers entering Canada
travel restriction exemptions | minors | Covid Prevention Measures>Vaccine mandates
January 12, 2022
Program delivery update: Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) – Transition
Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)
January 2, 2022
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.51
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 29, 2021
COVID-19: Bathurst, New Brunswick Port of Entry Temporary Suspension of Service
border services
December 23, 2021
Temporary public policy to exempt certain in-Canada foreign nationals from the Immigration Medical Examination requirement
IMEs | permanent residence applicants
December 23, 2021
Temporary public policy for the resettlement of certain Afghan nationals selected by the Minister of IRCC – Hazara Afghan nationals
Hazara Afghan
December 23, 2021
Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Nationals in Canada Applying for a Work or Study Permit
Afghanistan | biometrics | study permit | work permit
December 23, 2021
Temporary public policy concerning applications for permanent residence as a member of the family class whose sponsor must meet a minimum income requirement in 2021
minimum income requirement | permanent residence applicants
December 23, 2021
Canada welcomes the most immigrants in a single year in its history
Multi-Year Levels Plan
December 22, 2021
Travel Advisory: Limited exceptions to border measures in British Columbia
travel restrictions | vaccine passports
December 21, 2021
Bathurst, New Brunswick Port of Entry Temporary Suspension of Service
border services | New Brunswick
December 20, 2021
PC 2021-1050 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
COVID-19 molecular test | unvaccinated travellers | varients of concern
December 20, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.50
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 17, 2021
Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program to attract workers and drive economic growth
Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)
December 17, 2021
Government of Canada announces additional measures to contain the spread of the Omicron variant
flight restrictions | Africa | travel restrictions
December 16, 2021
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Mandate Letter
family reunification | resettlement | Afghanistan | undocumented |
December 16, 2021
Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Ethiopia
Ethiopia | pre‑removal risk assessment (PRRA)
December 13, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.49
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 9, 2021
Permanent residence for extended family of former Afghan interpreters: About the public policy
Afghanistan | extended family
December 3, 2021
Applications now open for the expanded Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)
November 30, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.48
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 30, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.47
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 30, 2021
Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern
Africa | flight restrictions | travel restrictions
November 27, 2021
PC 2021-0967 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada – Specified Countries
flight restrictions | Southern Africa | travel restrictions
November 26, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.46
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 26, 2021
Government of Canada introduces new measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern
flight restrictions | Southern Africa | travel restrictions
November 24, 2021
Canada announces new measures for extended families of Afghan interpreters
Afghanistan | extended family
November 23, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.45
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 20, 2021
PC 2021-0963 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and other obligations
pre-arrival COVID-19 testing | travelling outside of Canada for less than 72 hours
November 20, 2021
PC 2021-0962 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest | not fully vaccinated
November 20, 2021
PC 2021-0961 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
asylum claimants entering between ports of entry | fully vaccinated | optional or discretionary purpose |
November 19, 2021
Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures
border services | fully vaccinated travellers | travel restrictions | Covid Prevention Measures>Vaccine mandates
November 15, 2021
Temporary public policy for foreign nationals directly affected by the floods in British Columbia
British Columbia | out-of-status
November 10, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.44
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 5, 2021
Online applications available for proof of citizenship and search of citizenship records
online applications
November 2, 2021
Government of Canada announces additional Canadian airports accepting international passenger flights
October 29, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.43
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 29, 2021
Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Nicaragua
Nicaragua | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
October 21, 2021
Prime Minister announces standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel
travellers | vaccine passports
October 19, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.42
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 18, 2021
Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Afghanistan
Afghanistan | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
October 6, 2021
Prime Minister announces mandatory vaccination for the federal workforce and federally regulated transportation sectors
travel restrictions
October 6, 2021
IRCC launches the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal
Canadian Refugee Protection Portal (CRPP)
October 6, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.41
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 2, 2021
Government introduces new border measures to protect Canadian public health, provides update on travel restrictions
compassionate grounds | extended family | immediate family | travel restrictions
September 23, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.40
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 21, 2021
Canada announces extension of flight ban from India as it prepares for the return of direct flights
flight restrictions | India
September 15, 2021
PC 2021-0904 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
September 15, 2021
PC 2021-0903 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
September 15, 2021
PC 2021-0902 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
September 10, 2021
Temporary public policy: Graphic designers working on live-action television or film in Canada
employer-specific work permits
September 10, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.39
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 7, 2021
IRCC asks travellers to resubmit visitor visa application if sent before September 7
visa applications
September 3, 2021
On September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force
fully vaccinated travellers | optional or discretionary purpose | travel restrictions
September 1, 2021
PC 2021-0900 Order Amending the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States
Government of Canada-arranged evacuation | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
August 31, 2021
Canada reaches agreement with U.S. to support refugees’ travel to safety
Afghanistan | persecuted Afghan minorities | women human rights advocates | LGBTI | journalists
August 29, 2021
Support for Afghan citizens with travel authorizations to leave Afghanistan
Afghanistan
August 28, 2021
Transport Canada suspending all direct commercial and private passenger flights from Morocco until September 29, 2021
Morocco
August 28, 2021
Transport Canada issued a Notice to Airmen restricting all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from Morocco
flight restrictions | Morocco
August 24, 2021
Border services resume at a number of small Canadian marine vessel reporting sites, airports of entry and ferry terminals
border services
August 23, 2021
Program delivery update: Special measures for Afghanistan
immediate family | protected persons
August 21, 2021
Subsequent public policy to facilitate the immigration of certain sponsored foreign nationals excluded under paragraph 117(9)(d) or 125(1)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
dependent children | extended family | immediate family | permanent residence applicants
August 20, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.38
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 20, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.37
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 13, 2021
Canada expands resettlement program to bring more Afghans to safety
Afghanistan | LGBTI | journalists | resettlement | women human rights advocates |
August 12, 2021
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador extend immigration agreement
Newfoundland and Labrador
August 11, 2021
Canada moving forward with a proof of vaccination for international travel
ArriveCAN | travellers | vaccine passports
August 10, 2021
New Permanent Residence Online Application Portal for authorized representatives
Permanent Residence Online Application Portal
August 9, 2021
Transport Canada extending restrictions on direct flights from India until September 21, 2021
India
August 9, 2021
On August 9th, new public health measures will come into force affecting travel to Canada
negative COVID-19 molecular test | United States | vaccine passports
August 9, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.36
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 6, 2021
PC 2021-0825 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
compassionate grounds | government-authorized accommodations | isolation period | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing | randomized-testing | unvaccinated children
August 6, 2021
PC 2021-0824 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
discretionary travel | essential service | exceptions | mmediate and extended family members | national interest | fully vaccinated | unvaccinated dependants
August 6, 2021
PC 2021-0823 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
discretionary travel | optional or discretionary purpose | fully vaccinated | unvaccinated dependants | unvaccinated habitual residents of the remote communities
July 30, 2021
Updated: Temporary public policy to further facilitate access to permanent resident status for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
out-of-status; undocumented
July 29, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.35
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 23, 2021
Introduction of special immigration measures that will offer a path to protection in Canada for Afghanis who helped the Canadian war effort and are at risk due to their work
Afghanistan
July 22, 2021
Temporary public policy for the resettlement of Afghan nationals in Afghanistan
Afghan; exemptions to IRPA; resettlement
July 20, 2021
PC 2021-0732 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
July 20, 2021
PC 2021-0731 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
July 20, 2021
PC 2021-0730 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
July 20, 2021
IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
Parents and Grandparents Program
July 16, 2021
IRCC launches a dedicated refugee stream to provide a safe haven for human rights defenders at risk who are fleeing persecution in their home country
human rights defenders | journalists | LGBTQ2 | women
July 16, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.34
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 15, 2021
New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants
open work permit | permanent residence applicants
July 9, 2021
Student Direct Stream (SDS) is now available in 7 additional Caribbean and Central and South American countries
Student Direct Stream (SDS)
July 5, 2021
On July 5th, fully vaccinated travellers eligible to enter Canada can benefit from reduced public health measures
fully vaccinated travellers | Government-Authorized Accommodation (GAA) | travel restrictions
July 5, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.33
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 1, 2021
PC 2021-0665 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
fully vaccinated travellers | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
June 29, 2021
Changes to the invitation to apply period under Express Entry
Express Entry | permanent residence applicants
June 22, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.32
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 21, 2021
PC 2021-0615 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
fully vaccinated persons | mandatory traveller declarations on vaccination status and proof of vaccination | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
June 21, 2021
PC 2021-0614 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest | approved permanent resident
June 21, 2021
PC 2021-0613 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
June 21, 2021
Canada’s oath of citizenship now recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights
First Nations | Inuit | Métis
June 14, 2021
Practice notice: RPD and RAD processing for individuals applying under government of Canada public policies
air disasters; front-line health workers; Guardian Angels
June 14, 2021
Indigenous peoples can now reclaim their traditional names on immigration identity documents
First Nations | Inuit | Métis | passports
June 11, 2021
Program delivery update: Special measures for residential camp counsellors – Summer camp 2021
camp counsellors
June 11, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.31
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 8, 2021
Minister Mendicino announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents
Hong Kong
May 30, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.30
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
May 26, 2021
IRCC launches efforts to streamline and modernize access to information and privacy system
ATIP
May 21, 2021
PC 2021-0421 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
May 21, 2021
PC 2021-0420 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | extended family member exception | national interest
May 21, 2021
PC 2021-0419 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
minors | national interest exemption | optional or discretionary purpose |
May 21, 2021
Government of Canada extends Quarantine measures and travel restrictions
flight restrictions | India | Pakistan
May 18, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.29
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
May 17, 2021
Updated: Temporary public policy to exempt certain Hong Kong residents from work permit requirements
Hong Kong | open work permits
May 13, 2021
Program delivery update: Protected persons applications for permanent residence go digital
permanent residence applicants | protected persons
May 13, 2021
New permanent residence pathway for families of Canadian victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 tragedies
Ethiopia | permanent residence applicants | Ukraine
May 7, 2021
Temporary suspension of service at Bloomfield, New Brunswick land border crossing
Border services | New Brunswick
May 7, 2021
Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Myanmar
Myanmar | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
May 6, 2021
New pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates of a Canadian institution
essential workers | French speaking
May 5, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.28
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
May 3, 2021
Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for caregivers
caregivers | permanent residence applicants
April 22, 2021
Language testing for the temporary pathway to permanent residence
eligibility criteria | language testing
April 22, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.27
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
April 22, 2021
Government of Canada suspends flights from India and Pakistan
flight restrictions | India | Pakistan
April 21, 2021
PC 2021-0315 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
April 21, 2021
PC 2021-0314 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
April 21, 2021
PC 2021-0313 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
negative COVID-19 molecular test
April 15, 2021
Minister Mendicino launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing
caregivers | immediate family | permanent residence applicants
April 15, 2021
Government of Canada Appeal allowed on Safe Third Country Agreement
Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)
April 14, 2021
Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for French-speaking foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations
essential workers | French speaking
April 14, 2021
Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for French-speaking foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with a recent credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution
French speaking
April 14, 2021
Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations
essential workers | French speaking |
April 14, 2021
New pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates
essential workers; international graduates; TR2PR
April 12, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.26
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
April 1, 2021
Temporary public policy to exempt certain Visitors in Canada from immigration requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
agriculture | health-care sector | labour shortage,
March 31, 2021
Program delivery update: Paper-based economic class applications go digital
online permanent residence application portal | Non-Express Entry (base) Provincial Nominee Program | Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) | Agri-Food Pilot | Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) | Quebec Selected Investor Program | Quebec Entrepreneur Program | Quebec Self-Employed Persons Program
March 31, 2021
New policy on remissions when service standards are not met in some IRCC programs
refunds | Service Fees Act
March 30, 2021
Canada expands efforts to welcome more Yazidi refugees and other survivors of Daesh
Daesh | extended family | resettlement | Yazidi
March 29, 2021
Extension of public policy allowing Visitors to apply for work permits inside Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
employer-specific work permit | work permit
March 21, 2021
The Government of Canada will be moving forward with a two-pronged approach to Quarantine requirements for TFWs
March 19, 2021
PC 2021-0174 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
government-authorized accommodation | land crossing from the U.S. | negative COVID-19 molecular test | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine plan
March 19, 2021
PC 2021-0173 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose | pre-arrival testing obligations
March 19, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.25
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 19, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.24
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 17, 2021
The Government of Canada announced new measures regarding temporary foreign workers
Government-Authorized Accommodation (GAA)
March 10, 2021
Detention of Foreign Nationals facing Removals
detention; Immigration Holding Centres; removals
March 8, 2021
CIMM – Francophone Immigration
Francophone immigration; French-speaking admissions; Francophone minority communities
March 5, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada expanding Sydney office to reunite families and improve processing
Nova Scotia | family reunification
March 4, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.23
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 25, 2021
Government of Canada introduces legislation to increase number of weeks for EI regular benefits and to prevent international travellers from qualifying for recovery benefits during mandatory Quarantine
Bill C-24 | travellers
February 22, 2021
Air travellers to Canada must Quarantine in hotel starting Feb. 22
Government-Authorized Accommodation (GAA)
February 20, 2021
Public Health Agency of Canada to begin COVID-19 testing at land borders
ArriveCAN | contact tracing
February 19, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.22
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 19, 2021
Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Belarus
Belarus | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
February 15, 2021
Government of Canada expands restrictions to international travel by land and air
travellers | travel restrictions | United States
February 14, 2021
PC 2021-0077 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
February 14, 2021
PC 2021-0076 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose | pre-arrival testing obligations
February 14, 2021
PC 2021-0075 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
essential services | government-authorized accommodation | land crossing from the U.S. | negative COVID-19 molecular test | optional or discretionary purpose | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine plan
February 13, 2021
Thousands of skilled workers in Canada invited to stay permanently
Express entry | Canadian Experience Program | permanent residence
February 12, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.21
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 12, 2021
Government of Canada announces further measures to support international students
distance learning | online learning | Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
February 8, 2021
Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway that will Attract Recent Graduates and Skilled Workers with Faster Permanent Residency.
Hong Kong | open work permits
February 4, 2021
Two new Interim Orders announced which prohibit pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters and cruise vessels in all Canadian waters
Arctic | cruise ships | pleasure craft
February 1, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.20
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 31, 2021
Suspension of all flights to and from Mexico and the Caribbean
Caribbean | flight restrictions | Mexico
January 29, 2021
Government of Canada introduces further restrictions on international travel
Caribbean | Central America | Mexico | South America | travel restrictions | United States
January 29, 2021
Canada to implement new testing and Quarantine measures to reduce COVID-19 infection related to non-essential international air travel
non-essential travel | travel restrictions
January 27, 2021
Canada launches a mobility working group with Ukraine to expand collaboration on migration between Canada and Ukraine
Ukraine
January 20, 2021
PC 2021-0011 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
negative COVID-19 molecular test |
January 20, 2021
PC 2021-0010 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
January 20, 2021
PC 2021-0009 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
January 19, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.19
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 8, 2021
New policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
open work permit | Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
January 6, 2021
PC 2021-0001 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations
designated federal facility | negative COVID-19 molecular test
January 6, 2021
New pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for all air travellers flying into Canada
flights | travellers
January 6, 2021
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.18
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 20, 2020
Temporary public policy to exempt certain out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada from immigration requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
out-of-status | study permit | temporary resident status | work permit
December 20, 2020
As of December 23, 2020: Canada suspends flights from the United Kingdom until January 6, 2021
flight restrictions | United Kingdom
December 18, 2020
PC 2020-1128 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
December 17, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.17
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 17, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.16
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 16, 2020
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada implements public policy to help stranded temporary workers from Trinidad and Tobago
agricultural workers | employment insurance | open work permit | temporary status | travel restrictions | Trinidad and Tobago
December 14, 2020
Minister Mendicino announces increased flexibility in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and welcomes practical nurses
work experience | health care sector | Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
December 14, 2020
IRCC announces opening date of special measures for refugee claimants working in health care during the pandemic
caregivers | common-law partners | health care sector | spouses | permanent residence applicants | Quebec.
December 11, 2020
Canada and Italy sign new youth mobility agreement
International Experience Class (IEC) | Italy | youth mobility
December 8, 2020
Refugee Protection Division to hold virtual hearings
in-person hearings | Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
December 4, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.15
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 2, 2020
Program delivery update: COVID-19 – New remote videoconference hearings for pre-removal risk assessments
Pre-removal risk assessments (PRRAs)
November 29, 2020
PC 2020-0968 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
exclusive dating relationship | optional or discretionary purpose | high-performance international single sport events | study permit
November 29, 2020
PC 2020-0967 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 8
athletes | compassionate grounds
November 29, 2020
PC 2020-0966 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
dating partners | essential service | exceptions | high-performance international single sport events | national interest
November 29, 2020
Government of Canada announces extension of travel restrictions
international single sport events | travel restrictions
November 27, 2020
Service Canada online biometrics enrollment scheduling tool reopening
biometrics | online scheduling tool
November 26, 2020
Minister Mendicino announces the coming into force of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act
Immigration consultants | College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act
November 25, 2020
Visa application centres in India offering limited biometrics appointments for spouses, partners, dependent children and students
biometrics | dependent children | listed institution | India | spouses | visa application centres (VACs)
November 23, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.14
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 23, 2020
Biometric collection to be offered in more locations following opening of two temporary VACs
biometrics | visa application centres (VACs) | United States
November 18, 2020
PC 2020-0886 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
November 12, 2020
Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Hong Kong
Hong Kong | study permit | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
November 12, 2020
Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong
Hong Kong | permanent residence applications | study permit | work permit
November 10, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.13
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 6, 2020
Public Policy on Work Experience Eligibility Requirement for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
labour shortage | Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) | work experience
November 4, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.12
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 2, 2020
Refugee Appeal Division to hold virtual hearings
in-person hearings | Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
November 2, 2020
Government of Canada announces new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada
ArriveCAN | contact tracing | travellers
October 30, 2020
PC 2020-0840 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 7
alternatives to Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine | compassionate grounds | dependant children | regular Canada-U.S. border crossers
October 30, 2020
PC 2020-0839 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
compassionate grounds | essential service | exceptions | immediate family members | listed institution | national interest | registered Indian
October 30, 2020
PC 2020-0838 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
compassionate grounds | optional or discretionary purpose | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine | registered Indian
October 30, 2020
Government of Canada announces Levels Plan to support economic recovery through immigration
Multi-Year Levels Plan
October 30, 2020
Canada announces 2021-2023 Multi-Year Immigration Target Levels Plan
Multi-Year Levels Plan
October 29, 2020
Temperature screening for air travellers expanded to 11 additional Canadian airports
October 29, 2020
Minister Garneau announces extended measures for cruise ships and pleasure craft in Canada
Arctic | cruise ships | passenger vessels | pleasure craft | travel restrictions
October 27, 2020
Additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec
Express Entry | French-speaking
October 22, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.11
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 20, 2020
PC 2020-0810 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
October 8, 2020
Canada reveals how extended family, compassionate travellers can apply for travel exemptions
compassionate grounds | extended family
October 7, 2020
PC 2020-0797 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 6
compassionate grounds | dependant child | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
October 7, 2020
PC 2020-0796 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
compassionate grounds | extended family members | essential service | exceptions | listed institution | national interest
October 7, 2020
PC 2020-0795 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
extended family | compassionate grounds | students | listed institution
October 7, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.10
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 6, 2020
Temporary Public Policy to exempt prospective refugee claimants, in Canada, from the requirement to make a claim to an officer, in person
Canadian Refugee Protection Portal (CRPP) | In-person service | online applications
October 5, 2020
Government of Canada announces details for opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program
Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)
October 2, 2020
Temporary public policy concerning applications for permanent residence as a member of the family class whose sponsor must meet a minimum income requirement in 2020
minimum income | Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) | permanent residence applicants
September 28, 2020
PC 2020-0689 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 5
Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
September 28, 2020
PC 2020-0688 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
September 28, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.9
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 22, 2020
New temporary public policy allowing permanent residence applicants to rely on biometrics previously submitted within the last 10 years
biometrics | permanent residence applicants | visa application centres (VACs)
September 20, 2020
PC 2020-0672 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
September 18, 2020
Canada-US extend temporary non-essential travel restriction
non-essential travel | travel restrictions
September 15, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.8
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 9, 2020
Immigration Appeal Division Responds to Persons Affected by the Beirut Explosion
Beirut
September 3, 2020
Public policy to support the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot – Phase 2
Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)
September 2, 2020
New immigration measures to support Lebanon
immediate family | Lebanon | permanent resident travel document (PRTD) | passport | visa applications
September 2, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.7
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 1, 2020
Policy Governing Communication between the Refugee Protection and Refugee Appeal Divisions
Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) | Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
August 30, 2020
PC 2020-0589 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 4
Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
August 30, 2020
PC 2020-0588 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
August 28, 2020
Practice notice on the temporary extension of time limits for filing the Basis of Claim form
Basis of Claim (BOC); extension
August 26, 2020
Important new measures on post-graduation work permit eligibility for students beginning programs online
distance learning | online learning | Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) | travel restrictions
August 24, 2020
New temporary public policy will allow Visitors [Foreign Nationals] to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada
business visitors | employer-specific work permit | Global Skills Strategy | labour shortage | super visa holders
August 21, 2020
Government of Canada to appeal the Federal Court decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement
Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) | United States
August 20, 2020
PC 2020-0565 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
August 20, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.6
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 14, 2020
Temporary public policy to grant permanent residence to certain foreign nationals selected by Quebec working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic
Quebec | caregivers | health care sector
August 14, 2020
New pathway to permanent residency recognizes exceptional service of asylum claimants on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
health care sector | permanent residence
August 7, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.5
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 31, 2020
Passport services in Canada resuming by mail and by appointment for travel in less than 30 days
passport
July 31, 2020
COVID-19: Stricter rules for foreign nationals transiting through Canada to Alaska
border services | travel restrictions
July 30, 2020
PC 2020-0549 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
July 30, 2020
Open work permit pilot program extended for spouse or common-law partner in Canada class
permanent residence applicants
July 25, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.4
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 22, 2020
Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship]
Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) | United States
July 20, 2020
PC 2020-0538 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
July 15, 2020
New public policy on biometrics collection exemption for temporary residence applicants from within Canada
biometrics | temporary residence applicants
July 14, 2020
Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students
distance learning | online learning | study permit
July 14, 2020
Extension for temporary residents applying to restore their status
out-of-status | temporary status
July 13, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.3
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 7, 2020
Temporary public policy to exempt certain out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada from immigration requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
out-of-status | study permit | temporary status | work permit
July 3, 2020
Additional temporary service reductions at select Canadian ports of entry
border services
June 30, 2020
IRCC resuming processing of online applications for visitor visas and eTAs, but travel restrictions remain
electronic travel authorization (eTA) | online applications | travel restrictions | visitor visas
June 29, 2020
PC 2020-0524 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 3
Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
June 29, 2020
PC 2020-0523 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
June 24, 2020
Refugee Protection Division Practice Notice: Exchange of documents through Canada Post epost Connect™
electronic documents; epost Connect™
June 19, 2020
Resumption Notice – IRB Business resumption measures related to COVID-19
in-person hearings
June 19, 2020
PC 2020-0469 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
June 17, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.2
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 17, 2020
Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19 No.1
air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 12, 2020
Temperature screening to be required for travellers at Canadian airports
flights | temperature screening
June 12, 2020
Practice Notice on Resumption of Time Limits at the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
appeals
June 11, 2020
Visa application centres gradually starting to offer services
biometrics | in-person services | visa application centres (VACs) | travel restrictions
June 10, 2020
Canada signs new youth mobility arrangement with Andorra in a virtual ceremony
Andorra | International Experience Canada (IEC) | Working Holiday stream | youth mobility arrangement
June 8, 2020
PC 2020-0442 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from United States
immediate family | optional or discretionary purpose
June 8, 2020
PC 2020-0441 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | immediate family members | national interest
June 8, 2020
Changes to travel restrictions for immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents
immediate family | travel restrictions
June 5, 2020
Temporary public policy exempting essential workers from giving biometrics overseas
agriculture | agri-food | biometrics | essential workers | health care sector
June 1, 2020
The Government of Canada announces new measures for pleasure craft in northern communities
Arctic | pleasure craft | travel restrictions
May 29, 2020
Minister Garneau announces updated measures for cruise ships and passenger vessels in Canadian waters up to October 31, 2020
cruise ships | passenger vessels | travel restrictions
May 21, 2020
PC 2020-0370 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose
May 15, 2020
Temporary suspension of service at Four Falls, New Brunswick land border crossing
border services
May 14, 2020
Flexibility in post-graduation work permit rules to help international students and Canadian post-secondary institutions
distance learning | online learning | Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
May 12, 2020
Government announces help for employers to meet their labour needs
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) | labour shortage | work permit
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 – Temporary suspension of service at select Canadian border services locations
border services
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 – Public policy on exemptions to work permit conditions when changing employment
biometrics | closed permits
May 6, 2020
Temporary public policy to exempt foreign nationals in Canada from certain requirements when changing employment during the coronavirus pandemic
work permit
April 29, 2020
Processing changes for visas due to COVID-19
electronic travel authorization (eTA) | essential services | visa applications
April 27, 2020
IRCC Client Support Centre resumes calls
call Programmatic Changes>Operations | client support
April 22, 2020
Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19
Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)
April 22, 2020
IRCC Temporary Rule Change Removing barriers for international students working in essential services to fight COVID-19
essential workers | essential services
April 20, 2020
Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Emergencies Act and Quarantine Act): SOR/2020-91
Emergencies Act; Quarantine Act; regulations
April 20, 2020
PC 2020-0263 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)
April 20, 2020
PC 2020-0261 Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
compliance management processes | employer obligations | removal order
April 15, 2020
Prime Minister announces expanded access to Canada Emergency Response Benefit and support for essential workers
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) | essential workers
April 15, 2020
COVID-19 – Temporary reduction of service at Canadian land border crossings
border services | service hours
April 14, 2020
PC 2020-0260 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 2
asymptomatic | non-medical mask | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
April 14, 2020
Government of Canada updates mandatory requirements for travellers entering Canada
non-medical mask | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
April 13, 2020
$50 million subsidy to agriculture employers to help put in place the measures necessary to follow the mandatory 14-day isolation period required of all workers arriving from abroad
isolation protocol | travel restrictions
April 9, 2020
Temporary public policy to exempt from the requirement to present a permanent resident visa to an officer
in-person services | permanent resident visa
April 7, 2020
Practice notice – Special measures due to covid-19
communication | in-person hearings | Resumption Notice
April 6, 2020
Practice notice: Communicating by electronic mail at the Immigration Division (ID)
electronic mail
April 5, 2020
New measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on commercial passenger vessels and ferries
cruise ships | passenger vessels | travel restrictions
March 27, 2020
Update on 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program
Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)
March 26, 2020
PC 2020-0185 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
optional or discretionary purpose | protected person
March 26, 2020
PC 2020-0184 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
March 26, 2020
COVID-19: In person Service Canada Centres to be closed
benefits | in-person services | Service Canada Centres
March 25, 2020
PC 2020-0175 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation
Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
March 22, 2020
PC 2020-0162 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States
essential service | exceptions | national interest
March 21, 2020
Prime Minister announces efforts to bring Canadians home from abroad
flight restrictions | repatriation | self-isolate
March 20, 2020
PC 2020-0161 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States
refugee protection | optional or discretionary purposes
March 20, 2020
PC 2020-0160 Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
March 20, 2020
Canada provides update on exemptions to travel restrictions to protect Canadians and support the economy
essential travel | international students | LMAI process | Temporary Foreign Worker Program
March 18, 2020
Prime Minister announces temporary border agreement with the United States
Canada-U.S. border | non-essential travel | United States
March 18, 2020
PC 2020-0157 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada
essential travel | foreign nationals | national interest
March 16, 2020
Prime Minister announces new actions under Canada’s COVID-19 response
travel restrictions | non-essential travel | essential workers | self-isolate
March 14, 2020
All in-person hearing and mediations except detention reviews postponed
detention | in-person hearings | mediations
March 13, 2020
Government of Canada advises Canadians to avoid non-essential travel abroad; Registration of Canadians Abroad
cruise ships | non-essential travel | travel restrictions
February 29, 2020
Special immigration measures expanded to applicants in Iran and South Korea affected by the novel coronavirus
biometrics | Iran | South Korea
February 19, 2020
PC 2020-0071 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order – Persons not on government flight
heightened oversight | repatriation
February 17, 2020
PC 2020-0070 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order
heightened oversight | repatriation | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
February 7, 2020
Special measures to help temporary and permanent residents and applicants affected by the novel coronavirus
China | visa application centres (VACs)
February 3, 2020
PC 2020-0059 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to 2019-nCoV Acute Respiratory Disease in Canada Order.
China | heightened oversight | repatriation
January 28, 2020
Program delivery update: New regulator – The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
January 27, 2020
Legislation introduced to establish independent review of the Canada Border Services Agency
Canada Border Services Act | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
January 24, 2020
CBSA keeping our border safe and our economy strong by expanding the use of technologies and data
ArriveCAN
January 2, 2020
Temporary public policy for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
out-of-status; undocumented | regional labour market need