Shannon Ross

This departmental plan outlines the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada's priorities, plans, and associated costs for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. Key priorities include maintaining quality decision-making, improving efficiency through technology and process simplification, and effectively managing operational challenges. The plan also focuses on upholding natural justice and procedural fairness, enhancing operational capacity, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic resource allocation.

The 2023 to 2027 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy outlines the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada's commitments and actions to support the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy. Key goals include advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and addressing inequality (Goal 10), reducing waste and transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (Goal 12), and taking action on climate change and its impacts (Goal 13). The plan seeks to build a culture of sustainable practices encompassing environmental, economic, and social dimensions within the organization.