Headline: Canada Announces Special Support Measures for Wildfire-Affected Individuals
In an effort to assist those impacted by the devastating wildfires that ravaged Canada last year, the Government of Canada has introduced special measures to aid individuals in need. The extreme hot temperatures, worsened by climate change, have led to increased risks of wildfires, threatening the health and safety of communities across the country.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiled a series of supportive initiatives for those affected by wildfires. Canadian citizens and permanent residents impacted by the fires can now receive free replacement documents, including permanent resident cards, Canadian citizenship certificates, passports, and other vital travel documents that have been lost or damaged.
Furthermore, individuals in Canada affected by wildfires who hold employer-specific work permits will have the opportunity to transition to an open work permit. These special measures will be in place until November 30, 2024, allowing individuals the time needed to address temporary status issues while focusing on restoring their families, homes, and communities.
International students, temporary foreign workers, and other visitors directly affected by the wildfires are also eligible to restore or extend their status in Canada, free of charge. This includes extending work permits for those unable to work due to fire-related closures and helping international students navigate delays or cancellations in their studies.
As a gesture of gratitude and to streamline their crucial work, foreign emergency services personnel entering Canada to combat wildfires will be exempt from application fees and biometrics fees. The Canadian government seeks to make the process of replacing lost documents simpler for all affected individuals.
Minister Marc Miller expressed gratitude to the courageous first responders, firefighters, and foreign emergency support personnel for their unwavering dedication to protecting Canadian communities. The government remains committed to supporting those impacted by the wildfires and ensuring a smooth process for document replacement and status restoration.
For more information on eligibility, application procedures, and covered replacement documents under the special measures, individuals can visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website. Those applying for temporary resident status extension and work permit renewal will continue to have maintained status and work eligibility throughout the application process.
In 2023, approximately 5,600 foreign emergency services personnel lent their aid in combating wildfires in Canada. The measures introduced aim to alleviate the burdens faced by those affected by the devastating fires, providing crucial support during challenging times.
In an effort to assist those impacted by the devastating wildfires that ravaged Canada last year, the Government of Canada has introduced special measures to aid individuals in need. The extreme hot temperatures, worsened by climate change, have led to increased risks of wildfires, threatening the health and safety of communities across the country.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiled a series of supportive initiatives for those affected by wildfires. Canadian citizens and permanent residents impacted by the fires can now receive free replacement documents, including permanent resident cards, Canadian citizenship certificates, passports, and other vital travel documents that have been lost or damaged.
Furthermore, individuals in Canada affected by wildfires who hold employer-specific work permits will have the opportunity to transition to an open work permit. These special measures will be in place until November 30, 2024, allowing individuals the time needed to address temporary status issues while focusing on restoring their families, homes, and communities.
International students, temporary foreign workers, and other visitors directly affected by the wildfires are also eligible to restore or extend their status in Canada, free of charge. This includes extending work permits for those unable to work due to fire-related closures and helping international students navigate delays or cancellations in their studies.
As a gesture of gratitude and to streamline their crucial work, foreign emergency services personnel entering Canada to combat wildfires will be exempt from application fees and biometrics fees. The Canadian government seeks to make the process of replacing lost documents simpler for all affected individuals.
Minister Marc Miller expressed gratitude to the courageous first responders, firefighters, and foreign emergency support personnel for their unwavering dedication to protecting Canadian communities. The government remains committed to supporting those impacted by the wildfires and ensuring a smooth process for document replacement and status restoration.
For more information on eligibility, application procedures, and covered replacement documents under the special measures, individuals can visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website. Those applying for temporary resident status extension and work permit renewal will continue to have maintained status and work eligibility throughout the application process.
In 2023, approximately 5,600 foreign emergency services personnel lent their aid in combating wildfires in Canada. The measures introduced aim to alleviate the burdens faced by those affected by the devastating fires, providing crucial support during challenging times.
