08/20/2026
Applying under a Public Policy? Don’t assume H&C can be your backup.
New IRCC operational instructions clarify that Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) grounds cannot be used to waive a condition of a temporary public policy.
If you don’t meet a required condition, the application may be refused—and H&C consideration would require a separate application with a separate processing fee.
If your eligibility is borderline, have a proper Plan B before you submit.
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