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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Version of section 24 from 2010-06-29 to 2012-06-27:


Marginal note:Temporary resident permit

  •  (1) A foreign national who, in the opinion of an officer, is inadmissible or does not meet the requirements of this Act becomes a temporary resident if an officer is of the opinion that it is justified in the circumstances and issues a temporary resident permit, which may be cancelled at any time.

  • Marginal note:Exception

    (2) A foreign national referred to in subsection (1) to whom an officer issues a temporary resident permit outside Canada does not become a temporary resident until they have been examined upon arrival in Canada.

  • Marginal note:Instructions of Minister

    (3) In applying subsection (1), the officer shall act in accordance with any instructions that the Minister may make.

  • Marginal note:Restriction

    (4) A foreign national whose claim for refugee protection has been rejected or determined to be withdrawn or abandoned by the Refugee Protection Division or the Refugee Appeal Division may not request a temporary resident permit if less than 12 months have passed since their claim was last rejected or determined to be withdrawn or abandoned.

  • 2001, c. 27, s. 24
  • 2010, c. 8, s. 3

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