Canada renews commitment to welcome people affected by the conflict in Sudan

Canada’s approach to immigration supports community needs, economic objectives and humanitarian responsibilities. A key part of these responsibilities is Canada’s long-standing commitment to protecting the world’s most vulnerable, including people affected by the conflict in Sudan.

After violence erupted in Khartoum on April 15, 2023, Canada took on a leadership role, organizing discussions with like-minded countries to coordinate a response to the crisis. This included work to get hundreds of Canadian citizens and permanent residents and their family members out of Sudan, along with the launch of temporary and permanent immigration measures to help keep people safe and keep families together.

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