Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is the department of the Government of Canada with responsibility for matters dealing with immigration to Canada, refugees, and Canadian citizenship.
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Needs and Assets Assessment and Referral Services (NAARS) — Parameters for the Creation of the Communities of Practice (CoPs)
This guidance document outlines important considerations, and community members are encouraged to tailor them to their specific context and needs, while staying within the parameters described below.Last updated Jan 2, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Needs and Assets Assessment and Referral Services (NAARS) Transformation
What is NAARS?Last updated Dec 24, 2025
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Research/Dataset
2024-25 Settlement Service Data - Ontario
2024-25 settlement service uptake data prepared by the Outcomes Analysis Unit of IRCC.Last updated Dec 24, 2025
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Important information regarding settlement supports for persons fleeing the conflict in Gaza
On December 12, 2025, the Government of Canada made changes to section 3.8.3 of the Settlement Program’s Terms and Conditions to extend the arrival deadline to Canada by one year to December 31 2026, to reflect the ongoing humanitarian needs. The temporary measures for clients to…Published January 2, 2026
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Fee changes: Citizenship and immigration application fees
Recent fee changes
Certain IRCC fee increases went into effect on December 1, 2025.
2025-12-01: Inadmissibility fees increase
IRCC increased the inadmissibility fees on December 1, 2025.
Fee name Old Fee New fee Authorization to return to Canada $479.75 $492.50 Temporary resident permit $2… Published December 4, 2025
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The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
News release
March 20, 2025—Ottawa—Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country.
On this International Francophonie Day, the Honourable…
Published March 21, 2025