Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the Government of Canada is exempting Ugandans from the standard waiting period for asylum seekers.

The entities involved

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada →

  immigration department of the Government of Canada

  • Agencies involved in immigration and citizenship services operate on separate 90-day processing clocks.Tue 02:36
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is currently responsible for managing the permanent residency processes for foreign nationals.Sun 00:35
• Uganda →

  country in East Africa

  • Ebola virus strain is reported in both Uganda and DRC as of June 1, 2026.05:52
  • Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture and IITA launched a national irrigation project and promoted climate-smart agriculture.Fri 23:53
• Government of Canada →

  federal government of Canada

  • Michel, serving as Minister of Health, is operating in Ontario under the Government of Canada.05:19
  • The Government of Canada has issued statements regarding the country's national identity and heritage.04:54

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• Norbert fled insecurity and conflict in the DRC and traveled to Uganda for safety.Fri 09:54
• Kenya and Uganda are discussing border policies, including registration outside residence and threats of arrest for cross-border citizens.Oct 10
• A debate on refugee safety was sparked in Uganda following a killing involving refugees.Tue 05:54