Immigration

The RPC will update Canada's immigration policy to explicitly add people who fear persecution as a result of their gender identity to the qualified list of 'persons in need of protection'.

The RPC will expand domestic education and support programs for immigrants and new Canadians, with utmost respect and consideration given to their individual and collective plights, needs, and cultures of origin.

The RPC will eliminate barriers to immigration such as fees, quotas, and complex application processes.

The RPC will work to expand Canada's annual capacity to welcome refugees, prioritizing people fleeing dangerous situations, stateless people, and people with skills and experience in areas where Canada is lacking at that particular time.

The RPC will work to draft and ratify international treaties providing reciprocal education recognition in key fields (e.g., healthcare, sciences, technology) to fast-track doctors and engineers to alleviate skill shortages here in Canada, while also ensuring our treaty partners achieve the same high minimum standards of curriculum and instruction Canadians expect from our colleges and universities.

The RPC favour open immigration policies welcoming Convention refugees, 'persons in need of protection,' and the most skilled and educated international workers.

The RPC will prioritize support for the reunification of immediate families, such as children, parents, and siblings of Canadian citizens.