COW – Immigration Responses to Recent Crises – June 9, 2025

Key Messages

• As part of the Government of Canada’s response to an international crisis, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) supports Global Affairs Canada’s assisted departure consular operations for Canadian Citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members.
• IRCC can also deploy immigration measures, including a combination of permanent and temporary pathways and discretionary tools, as part of the broader Government of Canada response.
• Situations are examined on a case-by-case basis, and measures are tailored to meet the unique needs of each situation.
• To enable a sustainable approach to immigration, IRCC leverages its Crisis Response Framework to advance consistent and coherent advice, and well-coordinated implementation of government decisions.