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Section Title: Policy and Regulations

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Policy and Regulations

See what the law says. You can read the acts, the regulations or a range of related information here.

* Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
Learn about Canada’s immigration law, which came into effect on June 28, 2002.
* Citizenship Act and Regulations
See Canada’s latest Citizenship Act and Regulations.
* Bill C-14
Proposed legislation tabled on May 15, 2006, to allow children adopted abroad by Canadian citizens to obtain Canadian citizenship without first having to become permanent residents.
* Policy and Program Manuals
See CIC manuals and operational bulletins or read related questions and answers.
* Agreements
Read about the Canada-Quebec Accord and other federal/provincial agreements, as well as agreements between Citizenship and Immigration Canada and other governments.
* Sustainable Development Strategy
Find out about the Department’s efforts to promote sustainable development.
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Last Updated: 2006-05-16 Return to top of page Important Notices