✈️
Last verified: March 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca← Back to IRPA ExplorerLast verified: March 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca
PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 3: Entering and Remaining in Canada
§27

Conditions

Conditions

Permanent Residents
🍁 In Simple Terms

Permanent residents have an obligation to inform IRCC of changes to their status. They also have the right to enter and remain in Canada unless they've lost PR status.

Affects: Immigration applicants (economic, family, humanitarian)
Legal Text — IRPA Section 27

(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).

Cross-References
Amendment History (2)
2001, c. 27, s. 27
2012, c. 19, s. 704
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 27 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
Explore More Sections
Browse all 309 sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Explore More Sections