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What changed

Canada has promised $6.863 million in new funding to support efforts to return, rehabilitate, and help Ukrainian children, unlawfully detained civilians, and prisoners of war reintegrate into society. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, announced this at the 'Pathways to Peace' conference in Toronto, which Canada co-hosted with Ukraine and Norway. These initiatives aim to deal with the effects of Russia's invasion by backing organisations that work on finding people, protecting them, advocating for them, and directly supporting those affected and their families.

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Global Affairs Canada has updated its Travel Advice and Advisories for Nepal and China. It advises against non-essential travel to areas affected by flash floods and mudslides along their shared border. This advice started on 31 August 2026. This action follows serious natural disasters in the region. Its goal is to keep Canadians safe. Canada also announced a humanitarian aid package of CAD $5 million on 28 August 2026. This money will help with relief efforts in Nepal.

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The Canadian government has extended its temporary border measures for the Ebola disease outbreak. These measures affect the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. They will last until 28 September 2026. These rules still stop foreign nationals from entering Canada if they have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently. Also, immigration documents for people who live in all three high-risk countries are still suspended. This stops them from travelling to Canada, even if they have already approved visas or permissions.

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Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has updated its Travel Advice and Advisories (TAAs) for Nepal and China. These changes started on 27 August 2026. The update talks about severe flash flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border. It highlights the current dangers. The Canadian government is sending consular officials to Kathmandu. They will support Canadians who need help. GAC asks all Canadians in the region, or planning to travel there, to stay informed and register their presence.

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The Canadian Governor in Council has issued an order called the Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to Ebola Disease in Canada Order (Immigration Applications and Documents). This order is in effect from 27 May 2026 to 28 August 2026. It stops processing various immigration applications and stops certain issued immigration documents from being valid for foreign nationals who live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda. This is a public health measure. It aims to lower the risk of Ebola spreading into Canada.

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From 26 May 2026, some travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they are flying to Canada. This replaces the old rule that needed a full Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). This change is part of Canada's plan to make its economic and people-to-people links stronger with partners in the Indo-Pacific region. To be eligible, travellers must have held a Canadian TRV in the last 10 years or hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa now.

What changed

The Government of Canada, through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced new special rules. These rules started on 1 April 2026 and will last until 30 November 2028. They support people affected by natural disasters in Canada. These rules allow temporary residents more flexibility to manage their immigration status. They also remove fees for foreign emergency services personnel who help with these disasters. This plan aims to make it easier to support communities and emergency responders when climate change causes problems.