Laws and policies

See what the law says. You can read the acts, the regulations or a range of related information here.

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
Learn about Canada’s immigration law, which came into effect on June 28, 2002.

Citizenship Act and Regulations
See Canada’s latest Citizenship Act and Regulations.

Canadian Multiculturalism Act
An Act for the preservation and enhancement of multiculturalism in Canada.

Policy and legislation concerning multiculturalism
In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adopt a Multiculturalism Policy.

Fact sheets on refugee issues
The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration has been considering refugee issues. Fact sheets were submitted by CIC to the Standing Committee to address some of these issues.

Policy and program manuals
See CIC manuals and operational bulletins or read related questions and answers.

Agreements
Read about the Canada-Quebec Accord and other federal/provincial agreements, as well as agreements between Citizenship and Immigration Canada and other governments.