Program delivery update: Updates to Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) consideration pages – Part 3

**Program delivery update: Updates to Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) consideration pages – Part 3**

**Date issued:** June 25, 2026
**Source:** [Government of Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-updates-to-humanitarian-and-compassionate-hc-consideration-pages-3.html)

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What’s New
– Program delivery instructions (PDIs) have been updated with minor adjustments and new guidelines to assist officers in assessing and processing humanitarian and compassionate applications.

Who is affected
– This update affects immigration officers who evaluate humanitarian and compassionate cases as well as applicants seeking consideration under these grounds.

Key dates
– The updates were issued on June 25, 2026.

Required actions
– No specific actions are required from applicants at this time; however, individuals are encouraged to stay informed about the changes that may impact their applications.

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Source: [Government of Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-updates-to-humanitarian-and-compassionate-hc-consideration-pages-3.html)