What being a visitor, or holding a temporary resident permit, actually requires: respect the conditions attached to your stay, leave by the date you were given, and come back only if your document allows a return. A parent or grandparent admitted for an extended visit with their Canadian child or grandchild gets five years instead.
(1)A temporary resident is, subject to the other provisions of this Act, authorized to enter and remain in Canada on a temporary basis as a visitor or as a holder of a temporary resident permit.
(2)A temporary resident must comply with any conditions imposed under the regulations and with any requirements under this Act, must leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for their stay and may re-enter Canada only if their authorization provides for re-entry.