Canada commitment to welcome people affected by the conflict in Sudan 2025
📅 February 20, 2025 – The Canadian government has announced an extended commitment to support those affected by the conflict in Sudan.
🔍 KEY POINTS TO KNOW:
✅ Resettlement for More Sudanese Refugees:
- Canada will welcome an additional 7,000 people affected by the conflict over the next two years.
- Up to 4,000 government-assisted refugees from Sudan will be resettled by the end of 2026.
- An additional 700 refugees will be supported through the Private Sponsorship program.
- Canada will waive the requirement for refugee status determination documents for cases sponsored by groups of five or community sponsors.
✅ Expanding the Family-Based Permanent Residency Pathway:
- The number of applications accepted for processing will increase from 3,250 to over 5,000.
- Approximately 10,000 people are expected to immigrate through this pathway.
- No longer requires the sponsor to reside outside of Quebec.
- New applications will be accepted starting from February 25, 2025.
📌 Canada is actively leading international discussions to support those affected by the conflict in Sudan. In addition to supporting its citizens, the Canadian government continues to expand humanitarian programs to reunite families and offer vulnerable individuals a chance to build a new life.
