IRCC announced a new humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan:

To be eligible, applicants must be a child of any age, grandchild, parent, grandparent, or sibling of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is living in Canada. Their family connection in Canada will also need to agree to support them and help them build their new life in Canada.

Full details in the below announcement
Canada to launch humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan – Canada.ca

IRCC announced temporary immigration measures to support family members of Canadian and Permanent Residents living in Gaza:

Eligible applicants include the spouse, common-law partner, child (regardless of age), grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent of a Canadian anchor, as well as their immediate family members (spouse, common-law partner, dependent child, and dependent child of a dependent child).

The Canadian citizen or permanent resident must be currently residing in Canada.
More details to be released soon.

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IRCC announced a new way to apply for work permit for spousal sponsorship applications:

Spousal open work permit needs to be submitted separately and not with the submitted spousal application.

Full details in the below link:

Public policy for spouse or common-law partner in Canada (SCLPC) class or family class applicants to apply in Canada [R205(a) – A74] – International Mobility Program (IMP) – Canada.ca

IRCC increasing the cost of living financial requirements for International Students:

Starting Jan 2024 cost of living financial requirements for study permits will be raised so that international students are financially prepared for life in Canada.

For 2024, a single applicant will need to show they have $20,635, in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. This change will apply to new study permit applications received on or after January 1, 2024.

Full details in the below link:

Revised requirements to better protect international students – Canada.ca