The Canadian Minister of Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, has just announced this Thursday, May 23, 2024, measures from the Canadian government aimed at helping people affected by the violence and the deterioration of security conditions in Haiti. “As the security situation in Haiti remains unstable, the Government of Canada continues to take measures to help those affected by the violence and deteriorating security conditions. “, we read in a press release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
These measures, according to the press release from the Canadian body, are temporary and aim to support family members of citizens, permanent residents of Canada who have left Haiti, as well as nationals of Haiti who are already in Canada and are unable to return home.
Starting this Thursday, May 23, 2024, Haitians in Canada with valid temporary resident status can apply free of charge for an open work permit, a study permit or an extension of their status, according to the Canadian government, specifying that this includes family members of all nationalities who arrived with temporary resident status through assisted departures from Haiti.
In addition, indicates the press release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, eligible people will be able to benefit from coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program for three months.
“These measures will help keep families together and provide Haitians in Canada with a safe place to study, work and stay. », Supports the body.
For the Canadian Minister of Immigration, these measures are adopted by Canada to allow Haitians to work and study in a safe environment.
“We are deeply concerned about the well-being of people in Haiti. The measures announced today will help family members of Canadians who fled Haiti to stay in Canada with their families and allow Haitians to work and study in a safe environment. “, declared Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada.
For information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, those concerned should consult the website from IRCC.
Remember that Canada has carried out assisted departures from Haiti due to the escalation of armed gang violence in the country since the end of February of the current year. This operation made it possible to successfully transport 681 people, including 435 with Canadian citizenship, 111 with permanent residence and 135 with temporary residence, informed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The North American country’s institution indicates that there are approximately 44,000 Haitians who have valid temporary resident status in Canada.
Finally, the IRCC says it continues to prioritize requests under the dedicated humanitarian pathway aimed at granting permanent residence to nationals of Colombia, Haiti and Venezuela.
