Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have noted inconsistencies within the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the Regulations) concerning the cancellation of temporary resident documents, such as temporary resident visas (TRVs), electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), work permits, and study permits. These inconsistencies pertain to eligibility, admissibility, and operational administration. The lack of clear and consistent cancellation authorities within the Regulations can hinder decision-making regarding their application, leading to inefficiencies and inconsistencies and posing challenges to program integrity. Establishing more consistent cancellation authorities would provide officers with clear decision-making tools, enhancing the management of immigration to Canada immigration to Canada . Objective The proposed changes aim to support the overarching goal of facilitating the entry of foreign nationals into Canada while safeguarding the health, sa...