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On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025) came into force. There is a high level of media interest on volumes resulting from Bill C-3 with specific interests on (1) how far back one’s claim to citizenship by descent can go and (2) those applying from the United States (U.S.).
On January 9, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) put in place facilitative measures and established a temporary resident pathway to allow foreign nationals in Gaza who are extended family members of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to come to Canada.
Reforming and recalibrating the International Student Program to be sustainable and effective after years of rapid growth.
Measures and data for temporary workers
Canada is experiencing shifting trends in asylum claims, with overall volumes decreasing. The Government continues to monitor these developments, including the impact of the expanded Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States, while ensuring protection for those in need.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is committed to providing quality client service.
Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan includes in-Canada measures, priority processing of existing refugee resettlement and family class applications, and a mix of special measures to facilitate the reunification of those affected by the conflict with family members in Canada and new resettlement commitments.
On March 26, 2026, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12) received Royal Assent, strengthening Canada’s immigration and asylum systems in 4 key areas: new eligibility requirements for asylum claims; a modernized asylum process; domestic information sharing; and new immigration document and application authorities.
Measures taken to improve and strengthen the governance and regulation of immigration and citizenship consultants.
Status of the Express Entry application system, which is used to manage a number of economic immigration programs.