Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada published a temporary public policy on Aug. 24, 2026 that allows a one-time extension of open work permits for eligible foreign nationals who left Palestine on or after Oct. 7, 2023 and who hold valid temporary resident status in Canada.
A single open work permit extension is available to Palestinians or eligible family members who left Palestine on or after Oct. 7, 2023 and already hold qualifying work permits issued under earlier temporary public policies.
Applications under the new policy are accepted for filings received on or after Aug. 1, 2026. The policy is in effect until Dec. 30, 2027 and can be revoked at any time.
Work permit length is discretionary. Officers commonly consider validity up to two years or until the expiry of the applicant’s travel document, whichever comes first.
On Aug. 24, 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a new temporary public policy to issue extensions of open work permits. The policy targets foreign nationals already in Canada who were originally facilitated under a series of earlier temporary public policies tied to people who left Israel and the Palestinian Territories after Oct. 7, 2023.
To qualify for the one-time open work permit extension an applicant must:
The policy adopts the definition of family member found in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations: spouse or common-law partner, dependent child and certain dependent children-of-dependent-children. The dependent child rules apply (generally under age 22, unmarried or not in a common-law relationship, with limited exceptions for long-term financial dependence tied to a disability).
This policy applies to work permits that were issued under seven earlier temporary public policies published between Dec. 16, 2023 and July 31, 2025. Those earlier policies facilitated nationals of Israel and the Palestinian Territories and family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who left after Oct. 7, 2023.
IRCC accepts applications under this new policy that are received on or after Aug. 1, 2026. The policy remains in effect until Dec. 30, 2027 but may be revoked at any time without notice, consistent with the nature of temporary public policies.
All other temporary resident requirements still apply. Applicants must not be inadmissible for criminality or medical reasons, must demonstrate the ability to financially support themselves during their stay, and must satisfy an officer that they intend to leave Canada at the end of the authorized period.
Work permit validity is discretionary. Officers commonly consider issuing permits for up to two years or up to the expiry of the applicant's travel document, whichever comes first.
Eligible Palestinians and qualifying family members already in Canada who worry about losing the right to work can apply for a one-time open work permit extension under this temporary policy, subject to the requirements and limits listed above. Applicants should confirm they meet the family-member definition, hold the required Palestinian travel document if claiming Palestinian nationality, and submit applications on or after Aug. 1, 2026 while their temporary resident status is valid.
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