IRCC updates crisis-response processing instructions
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its Program Delivery Instructions on June 9, 2026 for the in-Canada Crisis Response Temporary Measures, the special-measures program that supports people already in Canada who are affected by crises in their home countries. The update applies to the temporary measures for four named countries: Haiti, Palestine, Sudan and Ukraine.
The instructions guide IRCC staff in processing applications from people in Canada who are covered by these country-specific temporary measures. The Program Delivery Instructions set out how officers handle these files rather than creating a broad new humanitarian stream.
Under the in-Canada temporary measures, IRCC may require applicants to provide documentation supporting their requests, although the exact nature of those documents can vary depending on the situation. The update does not specify dollar amounts or quotas.
The measures apply to people already in Canada from the four affected countries who are covered by the relevant temporary special measures. These include nationals of Haiti, Palestine, Sudan and Ukraine who fall within the eligibility set out for each country's program.
People who may be covered by these measures should ensure they have the necessary documentation ready to support their applications and check their IRCC online accounts for updates regarding their files. Those seeking detailed eligibility and processing information should consult the Program Delivery Instructions for the specific country measure that applies to them.