Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Glossaries

Each glossary is composed of a list of business terms, words or phrases used to describe concepts of key business information, which are used in day-to-day business operations and analysis. Each business term is accompanied by a definition.

These glossaries have been prepared by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for different operational programs.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:49 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 17:49 (UTC)
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