Official announcements
These are official announcements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), summarised by Jacinth in plain language. Every item links to the source on canada.ca.
Canada is marking World Refugee Day by recognizing the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the international refugee protection system it established. This milestone highlights the principle that people have the right to seek safety from persecution.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Canada is proposing new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions. These measures aim to improve the asylum system so that it remains fair, transparent, and sustainable over the long term.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, has received royal assent and become law. The legislation strengthens Canada’s immigration and asylum systems in four key areas.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Canada reaffirmed its commitment to meeting humanitarian needs, addressing the root causes of forced displacement, and finding lasting solutions for refugees and other displaced people. The country also honoured the strength and resilience of these individuals while recognizing their important contributions to the communities that welcome them.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller made and endorsed pledges at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum. These commitments aim to provide more support to refugees and the people who host them.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Minister Sean Fraser announced the appointment of the chair of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Canada honours the strength and courage of refugees on World Refugee Day by highlighting its history of resettling vulnerable people. The country emphasizes the opportunities it provides to refugees and displaced individuals to inspire hope and strengthen communities.
Source: IRCCRefugees
World Refugee Day highlights the strength and contributions of refugees as they rebuild their lives in new communities. Canada views refugees as a driving force behind its society and economy while maintaining a long-standing humanitarian tradition of leading in resettlement and integration.
Source: IRCCRefugees
A protected person is an individual in Canada whom the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has determined to be a Convention refugee or in need of protection. The Board makes these decisions by considering whether the person has a well-founded fear of persecution or is at risk of torture or punishment.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has launched a process for Indigenous peoples, residential school survivors and their families to reclaim their Indigenous names on replacement identity documents. This service is available free of charge until May 30, 2026.
Source: IRCCCitizenshipRefugees
Summaries are drafted from the announcement text and do not add facts or advice. For how a change affects your own case, see our guides or talk to a consultant. Canonical page: https://www.jacinthimmigration.ca/news.
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