QUESTION PERIOD — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Family-based Humanitarian Program
February 12, 2024
My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate.
Senator Gold, as of December 30, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC, may have received enough applications to fill the spaces available in the family‑based humanitarian program for Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans.
How many applications have been submitted per country of origin, and when did the applicants receive a response from IRCC?
Thank you for the question. Right now, the Americas are experiencing unprecedented levels of migration and forced displacement. I have learned that Canada has committed to welcoming 15,000 people from the Americas. These are the only numbers that I have, honourable senators.
It is my understanding that Canada will welcome up to 11,000 displaced Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans through a new humanitarian permanent residence pathway. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a specific breakdown by country. I’m sorry.
