The Government of Canada has removed all countries from the designated country of origin (DCO) list, with effect from May 17, 2019.

Foreign nationals (FN) from the 42 countries on the DCO list were previously subject to a 6-month bar on work permits, a bar on appeals at the Refugee Appeals Division, limited access to the Interim Federal Health Program and a 36-month bar on the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment.

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