Overview
The Public Service Alliance of Canada declared a general strike beginning Wednesday, April 19th. As a result, bargaining groups representing 159,000 public servants are on strike. These employees provide a range of services for the public.
During this labour disruption, certain services may be delayed or not delivered at all. As well, the public may have trouble accessing some Government of Canada buildings where services are delivered.
Services maintained
Some IRCC services remain available during the labour disruption. You can still
- – apply online
- – mail applications to IRCC
- – use your online accounts
- – access some emergency services
These services offered by non-governmental organizations are still available:
- settlement services from our partner organizations
- health care through the Interim Federal Health Program
- visa application centres outside of Canada
Services partially or fully disrupted
Most IRCC services, like most Government of Canada services, are impacted. You should expect delays with the following:
- – Access to Information Act requests
- – Biometrics
- – Citizenship events
- – Consular citizenship and passport services
- – Contacting IRCC
- – Extending your stay in Canada
- – Grants and contributions services
- – Immigration-related appointments
- – Passport services
- – Processing applications
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