06/13/2026
๐จ๐ฆ **BREAKING: Canada Suspends Processing of 36,000 Permanent Residence Applications Under Ebola Measures**
Canada has temporarily suspended the processing of approximately **36,000 permanent residence applications** affecting foreign nationals residing in:
โข Democratic Republic of the Congo
โข Uganda
โข Republic of South Sudan
๐น Key Updates
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Around 36,000 permanent residence applications have been suspended.
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Approximately 1,700 approved permanent resident visa holders are currently unable to travel to Canada.
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An additional 7,700+ temporary residence applications are affected, including visitor visas, study permits, and work permits.
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The measures took effect on **May 27, 2026** and are scheduled to remain in place until **August 28, 2026**.
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Canada implemented these measures due to the elevated risk of Ebola outbreaks in the affected regions.
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Humanitarian and compassionate exemptions may be available in certain circumstances.
This is the first time the federal government has used powers granted under Bill C-12 to suspend immigration applications and documents on public health grounds.
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