The $28,878 Excessive Demand Threshold Explained (2026)
Canada's 2026 excessive demand threshold is CAD $28,878 per year — the benchmark IRCC uses to determine whether a health condition would place too great a burden on Canada's publicly funded health and social services. This guide explains exactly what the threshold means, how it is calculated, which conditions typically trigger it, who is exempt, and what to do if you receive a procedural fairness letter giving you 90 days to respond.
