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Settlement services: check the access window

Background: an earlier notice sets time limits for economic immigrants.

Official announcement: · Source reviewed: 2026-11-04

Effective date: 2026-04-01

Announcement in context

IRCC announced a phased limit on access to federally funded settlement services for economic class permanent residents and accompanying family members.

What to check next

Check the current eligibility rules with the service provider; residence alone does not confirm access.

Official sources · IRCC

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