Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s
Forward Regulatory Plan

Amending extension of authorization to remain in Canada requirements for certain temporary residents in Canada

Enabling Acts: Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Description

Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to clarify the application of the existing provision for the extension of authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident to certain temporary resident permit holders in Canada. The intention would be to ensure the availability of the provision to temporary residents who may not be appropriately captured in the existing language, for instance, for those holding a temporary resident permit after the reason for issuance of the temporary resident permit has been addressed and the holder is now admissible and meets the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

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, 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