CIMM – Inquiry Of Ministry – May 27, 2024

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Question No.: Q-2269

By: Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard))

Date: February 5, 2024

Reply by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Paul Chiang, M.P.

Signature

Parliamentary Secretary

Question:

With regard to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the family-based humanitarian pathway for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, since the December 28, 2023 announcement: (a) how many applications have been (i) received, (ii) accepted, (iii) denied, (iv) pending or under review; (b) what is the breakdown by male and female; (c) what is the breakdown by age range; (d) how many were study permits; (e) how many were open work permits; (f) how many were temporary visitor visas; and (g) how many IMM 5992 statutory declaration forms have been filled out?

Reply: Original Text

Insofar as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is concerned:

Canada continues to advocate for the end of violence in Sudan and remains deeply concerned for the safety of the people in the country.

IRCC has implemented special measures to help those affected by the situation in Sudan. On December 28, 2023, a new family-based humanitarian pathway was announced for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals who resided in Sudan when the conflict began so they can reunite on a permanent basis with their family in Canada. The pathway will be open to children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who agrees to support their family members for one year and meets certain financial requirements.

This pathway will be in effect on February 27, 2024. As these measures are not yet in effect, the Department has not received any applications for processing, and thus is not able to provide any insight on applications.