Program delivery update: New in-Canada measures to support foreign nationals affected by the crisis in Palestine

August 24, 2026

These instructions provide operational guidance related to two new in-Canada temporary public policies to support foreign nationals impacted by the situation in Palestine.

These temporary public policies take effect on August 1, 2026 and expire on December 30, 2027.

New instructions

• In-Canada temporary measures for foreign nationals of Palestine arriving in Canada as temporary residents on or before September 30, 2027
• Open work permit renewals for foreign nationals facilitated under previous public policies related to the crisis in Palestine