Program delivery update: Facilitated access to renewals of open work permits for Ukrainians and their family members in Canada who were facilitated under previous public policies
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
April 1, 2026
These instructions provide operational guidance related to the temporary public policy to facilitate extensions of open work permits for Ukrainians and their family members in Canada who were facilitated under previous public policies. The temporary public policy takes effect on April 1, 2026 and will expire on March 31, 2027.