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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 27 Right of permanent residents

  • PART 1: Immigration to Canada
  • DIVISION 3: Entering and Remaining in Canada
  • Permanent Residents

Last verified: June 2026 ยท Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

IRPA s. 27
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(1)A permanent resident of Canada has the right to enter and remain in Canada, subject to the provisions of this Act.

Conditions

(2)A permanent resident must comply with any conditions imposed under the regulations or under instructions given under subsection 14.1(1).

Sections this one cites

Amendment History (2)
  • 2001, c. 27, s. 27
  • 2012, c. 19, s. 704

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