The Government of Canada has assisted over 2,570 Canadians, Permanent Residents, and their eligible family members in departing Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza (via Rafah) since October 2023.
Assisted departures (as of March 14):
Israel – 1,661
Gaza (via Rafah) – 839
West Bank – 79
Facilitative measures for Palestinian passport holders and Israeli nationals in Canada
To in-Canada clients, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued (as of January 31, 2024):
9 study permits
120 open work permits
Under the Temporary Public Policy for extended family, launched January 9, 2024, IRCC has
Accepted 986 complete applications into processing as of March 11, 2024.
International aid
Approximately $100M in funding has been announced since October 2023 for humanitarian assistance to address the acute needs of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and neighboring areas. This funding aims to provide essential support, including food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection services, and other life-saving aid.
