Forward Regulatory Plan: 2023-2025
Amendments to excluded relationships in s.117 (9)(d) and s.125(1)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Enabling Act: Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Description

Paragraph 117(9)(d) and 125(1)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations state that foreign nationals who are not declared and examined at the time of their sponsor’s application for permanent residence are subject to a lifetime bar from being sponsored in the future.

Amendments are being considered to facilitate the sponsorship of foreign nationals whose non-declaration or non-examination would not have materially affected their sponsor’s application for permanent residence.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

At this time, little to no impact is expected on Canadians and businesses, rather amendments may support family reunification objectives.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

No regulatory cooperation is required to amend these regulations.

Consultations

The amendments are still in the exploratory phase. The public will have the opportunity to comment once the amendments are pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I.

Departmental Contact Information

Alexis Graham
Director, Social and Discretionary Policy and Programs
Social and Temporary Migration Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Email: Alexis.graham@cic.gc.ca
Telephone: 613-796-5463

Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the plan: April 1, 2022