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Date issued: April 17, 2026
What’s New
New instructions have been issued to support two public policies aimed at facilitating the entry of foreign emergency services personnel and providing special measures for restoring temporary resident status for those affected by domestic natural disasters.
New instructions have been issued to support two public policies aimed at facilitating the entry of foreign emergency services personnel and providing special measures for restoring temporary resident status for those affected by domestic natural disasters.
Who is affected
Foreign nationals in Canada who are directly affected by natural disasters and foreign emergency services personnel seeking entry into Canada are the primary groups impacted by these measures.
Key dates
The special measures are effective from April 1, 2026, and will remain in place until November 30, 2028.
Required actions
Affected individuals should refer to the new guidance for detailed instructions on how to proceed with applications related to their status or entry into Canada as emergency personnel.
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