A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) allows someone who would normally be inadmissible to enter or remain in Canada for a specific purpose and time period. TRPs are granted at the discretion of an officer when the person's need to enter Canada outweighs the risk. This is a critical pathway for people with criminal records who need to travel to Canada urgently — for example, for work, family emergencies, or medical treatment. The fee is $200 CAD and the TRP can be issued at a port of entry or through a Canadian visa office.
(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.
(3.1)A foreign national whose claim for refugee protection has been determined to be ineligible to be referred to the Refugee Protection Division may not request a temporary resident permit if they have made an application for protection to the Minister that is pending.
(4)A foreign national whose claim for refugee protection has not been allowed may not request a temporary resident permit if less than 12 months have passed since(a) the day on which their claim was rejected or determined to be withdrawn or abandoned by the Refugee Protection Division, in the case where no appeal was made and no application was made to the Federal Court for leave to commence an application for judicial review; or
(b)in any other case, the latest of(i) the day on which their claim was rejected or determined to be withdrawn or abandoned by the Refugee Protection Division or, if there was more than one such rejection or determination, the day on which the last one occurred,
(ii)the day on which their claim was rejected or determined to be withdrawn or abandoned by the Refugee Appeal Division or, if there was more than one such rejection or determination, the day on which the last one occurred, and
(iii)the day on which the Federal Court refused their application for leave to commence an application for judicial review, or denied their application for judicial review, with respect to their claim.