Canada ends Hong Kong ‘lifeboat’ immigration scheme launched in the wake of national security law
Canada has ceased accepting applicants for a “lifeboat” immigration scheme introduced for Hongkongers in the wake of the national security law. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the government department responsible for immigration to the country, said in a statement on Friday that the scheme – which allows Hongkongers to gain permanent residency in Canada – […]
Canada has ended its "lifeboat" immigration scheme for Hongkongers, which was set up in 2021 in response to the Beijing-imposed national security law. The Canadian government announced that applications for the program would close on August 31, 2025. However, those who have already applied can still live and work in Canada through an extended open work permit program until May 2029. Since its introduction, 13,000 Hongkongers have been granted permanent residence through the scheme.
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