On February 23, 2024, IRCC announced a new family-oriented humanitarian pathway for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals living in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023. This pathway aims to facilitate their permanent reunion with family in Canada and will start accepting applications on February 27, 2024. Eligibility for this program is extended to children of any age,
grandchildren, parents, grandparents, or siblings of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident currently residing in Canada. Canada continues to express profound concern regarding the ongoing conflict in Sudan and remains committed to the welfare of the Sudanese populace.