Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada

Canada remains deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the extension of measures for Palestinians who are in Canada and unable to return home.

The Government of Canada first introduced these special measures in December 2023. They allow Palestinians in Canada, as well as the foreign national family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who left Gaza on or after October 7, 2023, to apply for a fee-exempt study permit, open work permit, temporary resident permit, or extension of their temporary resident status.

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