Changes to the medical inadmissibility policy
Changes to the medical inadmissibility policy
Ottawa, March 16, 2022—The Government of Canada is taking steps to better align the medical inadmissibility policy with Canadian values on diversity and the inclusion of people with disabilities. We recognize the important contributions newcomers make to Canada.
The changes to the medical inadmissibility policy of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) have been in effect through a temporary public policy since 2018. They strike a balance between welcoming newcomers into Canadian society through a fair and compassionate immigration system, while also protecting publicly funded health and social services.