Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s
Forward Regulatory Plan for 2025 to 2027

Prescribing circumstances in which a foreign national who holds an immigration document is subject to examination provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Enabling Acts: Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Description

The proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations would prescribe specific circumstances in which a foreign national who holds an immigration document and is subject to examination under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, such as answering questions truthfully and appearing for an interview when requested by an officer.

The proposal is intended to better ensure the travel of only legitimate and genuine visitors for the purposes of contributing to the social, cultural and economic benefits to Canada, while protecting the integrity of Canada’s immigration program and the safety and security of Canadians.

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 no impact on Canadians, businesses trade or investment.

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

Victoria Totten
Director, Integrity and Risk Policy
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Email: Victoria.Totten@cic.gc.ca
Telephone: 647‑619‑7593

Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan: July 16, 2025