Canada Asylum Changes 2026: New Rules & Faster Work Permits
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Canada Asylum Changes 2026: New Rules and Faster Work Permit Access Canada’s asylum system is undergoing important changes in 2026. The federal government has introduced new eligibility rules and is modernizing the way refugee claims are submitted, reviewed and processed. At the same time, proposed regulatory changes are designed to help eligible asylum claimants obtain work permits sooner while they wait for a decision on their claims. These developments are particularly important for people currently living in Canada who are considering making a refugee claim, as well as existing asylum claimants who are waiting for their applications to move forward. The changes are largely connected to Bill C-12 , formally known as the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act . Bill C-12 received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026, introducing new asylum eligibility requirements and measures intended to make Canada’s immigration and asylum systems more efficient. For individuals ...