The short version

• On October 27, 2026, IRCC extended its temporary measures for Sudanese and Haitian nationals in Canada.
• The measures were set to expire on October 27, 2026. They now expire on December 30, 2027.
• People who hold a valid work permit issued under the previous measures may apply to extend it. Standard processing fees apply.
• The notice does not mention family members, processing times or fee amounts.

What happened

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a notice in Ottawa on October 27, 2026. It extends the temporary measures for people affected by the crises in Haiti and Sudan. IRCC calls the extension targeted.

The measures cover Sudanese and Haitian nationals who are in Canada and cannot return home at this time.

What the notice says you can do

• Work permit holders: If you hold a valid work permit issued under the previous temporary measures, you may apply to extend it. Standard processing fees apply.
• Visitors and students: If you want to extend your visitor status or study permit, you may apply through IRCC's existing channels.

The notice gives no further application steps.

What the notice does not say

• It does not mention family members.
• It does not give processing times.
• It does not list fee amounts.

If you need these answers, check IRCC's public policies page or speak with a licensed immigration professional. Do not rely on a forwarded message.

What this means for you

• If you are Sudanese or Haitian and in Canada on a work permit issued under the earlier measures, you may have more time. Confirm that the extension covers your situation.
• If you are not in that group, nothing changes for you. This is not a change to work permit rules for everyone.

Where people commonly go wrong:

• Waiting. The old end date was October 27, 2026. Check your own permit expiry date now.
• Assuming family members are covered. The notice does not say so.
• Trusting screenshots. Use the IRCC page.

What to do: four steps

1. Check your permit expiry date. Write it down, and note whether the permit was issued under the earlier Haiti or Sudan measures.
2. Read the IRCC notice in full. Confirm that it covers your situation before you act.
3. Budget for fees. Work permit extensions carry standard processing fees. Check the current amount on IRCC's fee page.
4. Use official sources. If something is unclear, go to IRCC or a licensed immigration professional.

Where to check

• IRCC notice, October 27, 2026: Canada updates temporary measures for people affected by crises in Haiti and Sudan
• Policies: IRCC public policies
• Another change to watch: Express Entry scoring changes on November 3

The bottom line

IRCC moved the end date for its Haiti and Sudan temporary measures from October 27, 2026 to December 30, 2027. If you hold a valid permit issued under those measures, you may apply to extend it. Check your expiry date and read the notice.

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