IRCC Immigration Updates

Permanent Residency

Jan 16, 2026

Canada extends access to temporary residence for those who have applied for the Ukrainian family reunification pathway

Official IRCC notice: Canada extends access to temporary residence for those who have applied for the Ukrainian family reunification pathway

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Refugees

Dec 19, 2025

Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Iran

Official IRCC notice: Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Iran

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Permanent Residency

Dec 19, 2025

Update on Immigration Measures for Entrepreneurs

Official IRCC notice: Update on Immigration Measures for Entrepreneurs

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Work Permits

Dec 19, 2025

Pausing Home Care Worker Immigration pilots application intake

Official IRCC notice: Pausing Home Care Worker Immigration pilots application intake

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General News

Dec 18, 2025

Statement on International Migrants Day

“Today, we recognize the courage and contributions of migrants who help strengthen Canada’s communities and economy. Their skills, resilience and determination enrich our country and support key secto…

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Citizenship

Dec 15, 2025

Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) comes into effect

Before Bill C-3 came into effect, Canada’s Citizenship Act limited the passing on of citizenship to the first-generation for people born or adopted abroad. This meant that a Canadian citizen could onl…

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Citizenship

Dec 15, 2025

New citizenship rules for Canadians born or adopted abroad are now in effect

The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada.

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General News

Dec 07, 2025

Canada to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup 26™ - Don’t wait, apply early

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is proud to join Canadians in celebrating Canada’s role as a co host of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with the United States and Mexico.

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General News

Dec 07, 2025

Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada’s supply of doctors

In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Par…

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General News

Dec 06, 2025

Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Toronto

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce.

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General News

Nov 27, 2025

Canada invests in Francophone communities and helps build their future by attracting top global talent

As announced in Budget 2025, the Government of Canada wants to focus immigration where it delivers the greatest impact to fill labour gaps, strengthen key economic sectors and support communities acro…

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General News

Nov 27, 2025

Canada testing digital visas

Official IRCC notice: Canada testing digital visas

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