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
The Government of Canada is proposing new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions. This action aims to maintain a fair, orderly, and well-managed asylum system following recent decreases in asylum claim volumes.
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
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made and endorsed a number of pledges at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.
Source: IRCCRefugees
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:
Source: IRCCRefugees
"Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours the strength and courage of millions of refugees, while showing empathy and understanding for their plight. In Canada, we have a proud history of resettling the world’s most vulnerable people, and refugees play an essential role in building and strengthening our communities. To celebrate this year’s World Refugee Day theme, Hope Away From Home, we are focusing on the opportunities Canada provides refugees and displaced people that inspire hope."
Source: IRCCRefugees
“Each year on World Refugee Day, people from around the world reflect not only on the plight and challenges faced by refugees, but also on the strength and contributions they bring as they bravely rebuild their lives in new communities. In Canada, refugees are a driving force behind our society and economy, and our country has a proud, long-standing humanitarian tradition of being an international leader in resettlement and integration. We are proud of what we have accomplished so far, and we are determined to do more.”
Source: IRCCRefugees
A protected person is someone who has applied for refugee protection status while in Canada and whom the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has determined to be a Convention refugee or in need of protection in Canada. In making its decisions, the IRB takes into account whether an individual has a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, political opinion, nationality or membership in a particular social group, or is at risk of torture or punishment.
Source: IRCCRefugees
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a process for Indigenous peoples, residential school survivors and their families to reclaim their Indigenous names on replacement passports, travel documents, citizenship certificates and permanent resident cards 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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