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Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

Recorded on May 7, 2026

The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides limited, short-term health coverage for refugees and other groups with certain immigration statuses. It covers them for basic health care until they qualify for a provincial or territorial plan, such as the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

Starting May 1, 2026,...

Understanding how Bill C-12 impacts refugee claims

Recorded on April 29, 2026

The Government of Canada's Bill C-12: Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act became law on March 26, 2026.

The changes Bill C-12 makes to Canada's refugee and immigration system affect refugee claimants and people thinking of making a refugee claim. There are now more limits on who can make a...

C-12 is now law. Find out how you are affected.

This tool allows refugee claimants to figure out it if they are affected by Bill C-12. The tool is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

Changes to the Refugee Process: How Will Bill C-12 Affect You?

This webinar explains what the changes of Bill C-12 mean and how they could affect individuals and communities.

Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12)

This information sheet explains what the changes of Bill C-12 mean and how they could affect individuals and communities.

Navigating Settlement Services for People with Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Immigrants and Service Providers in Canada

This guide provides clear, reliable, and accessible information about essential settlement services such as disability documentation, healthcare, accessible housing, and transportation.

Demande d’asile au Canada : étapes clés et protection disponible

Enregistré le 29 janvier 2026

Vous travaillez en intervention communautaire ou souhaitez simplement approfondir votre compréhension du processus de demande d'asile? Ce webinaire interactif vous permettra de :

• Acquérir une information claire sur le cadre légal et les étapes clés
• Mieux comprendre les droits des réfugié(e)s et la...

Visitor visas, visitor records, and electronic travel authorizations

Connecting Ottawa has an information sheet for frontline workers who support clients with visitor visas, visitor records, and electronic travel authorizations.

Message Guide: Building Public Support for Immigrants and Refugees

This Message Guide is intended to help you create and share messaging that will win over Canadian public opinion in support of newcomers. This Message Guide is intended to help you create and share messaging that will win over Canadian public opinion in support of newcomers.

Refugee Hearing Preparation: What to Expect and How to Prepare

This toolkit is a comprehensive guide to the refugee hearing (before, during, and after), how to prepare, and what to expect. It also includes an extensive additional section with resources available to refugee claimants.