Policies, Ministerial Instructions and agreements: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Learn more about the department’s policies, ministerial instructions and agreements.

Policies

Public policies

Provide temporary programs and services for Canadians and immigrants.

Interim Federal Health Program Policy

Limited, temporary coverage of health-care benefits and certain pre-departure medical services for vulnerable persons who aren’t eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance

Remissions Policy

Outlines how we process remissions (refunds) for specific program fees if we don’t meet our service standards

Policy on Francophone Immigration

Enhances the long-term vitality and prosperity of Francophone and Acadian minority communities through Canada’s immigration system

Instructions, guidelines and agreements

Ministerial Instructions

Read the Ministerial Instructions that are issued for various processing, selection, and application intake measures

Guidelines for the Negative Discretion Authority

In exceptional circumstances, the Minister may consider a foreign national ineligible to enter Canada due to their behaviours, activities and circumstances

International agreements

Find information about agreements between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and other governments