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Significant increase in the number of international students coming to Canada over the past five years resulting in increased student vulnerability.
On December 19, 2023, the Bjorkquist declaration deemed key provisions of the Citizenship Act governing citizenship by descent to be unconstitutional. Legislation has been introduced to address the Court’s decision.
Canada – U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement and U.S. designation as a safe third country.
Although trending downward in 2025, in recent years, 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 assess its ability to provide protection to those in need.
Status of the Express Entry application system, which is used to manage a number of economic immigration programs.
IRCC Processing (General)
Passport Program Services
Immigration Pathways for Caregivers and Processing Plan
Canada-Québec Accord and immigration-related issues
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 related to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to come to Canada.