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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 29 Right of temporary residents

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

Last verified: June 2026 Β· Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

IRPA s. 29
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(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.

Obligation β€” temporary resident

(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.

Extended period

(3)In the case of a temporary resident who is authorized to enter and remain in Canada for an extended period in order to visit a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is their child or grandchild, the period referred to in subsection (2) is five years.

Amendment History (2)
  • 2001, c. 27, s. 29
  • 2023, c. 21, s. 3

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