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Canada has seen a significant rise in the number of individuals seeking protection in Canada. The Government continually reviews the In-Canada Asylum System to ensure it is equipped to handle current volumes and is able to provide protection to those in need.
Processing and measures for temporary workers
IRCC Immigration and Citizenship application processing
Canada-Québec Accord and immigration-related issues
Several immigration measures were put in place following the imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China on June 30, 2020. On March 19, 2024, Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed second new national security legislation known as Article 23. Due to increased volumes of applications and limited admissions spaces, stakeholders and parliamentarians have expressed concerns with increased processing times for permanent residence applications for Hong Kong.
Canada – U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement and U.S. designation as a safe third country.
Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan.
Canada’s proposed projected immigration levels for 2025-2027.
There are a growing number of refugees worldwide. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) estimates that approximately 2.9 million refugees will need resettlement in 2025.
Measures to stabilize temporary resident intake.