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The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship today announced that Canada has lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar. This change took effect this morning at 5:30 a.m. EST.
November 21, 2025—Ottawa—Canada has taken an important step toward modernizing its citizenship laws. Canadians excluded under outdated rules will have a fair, clear way to pass citizenship on to their children born or adopted outside Canada.
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement to recognize National Francophone Immigration Week.
Canada extends temporary measures for Palestinians in Canada
Canada’s new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages.
As Canada’s climate continues to warm faster than the global average, extreme weather conditions will become more frequent and severe. This will contribute to increased drought and wildfire risks, which threaten the health, safety and economic stability of people and communities in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting those affected across the country.