Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s
Forward Regulatory Plan

Regulations amending the requirement to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization for air transit in Canada

Enabling Acts: Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Description

An amendment is being proposed to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to clarify the original policy intent regarding the requirement to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization when transiting Canada by air.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

Regulatory cooperation efforts are not required.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

The proposed regulatory amendments are expected to have limited impact on Canadians and businesses. The impact on Canadian airlines is expected to be limited.

Consultations

This is an initiative in the early stages of development. Stakeholder comments would be sought through pre-publication. The timing and approach for consultations will be added to this section once known.

Departmental contact information

Sabrina Mahfouz
Director, Visitors Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Email: Sabrina.Mahfouz@cic.gc.ca
Telephone: 343-574-7061

Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan: July 2, 2025