The law says
IRPA s. 5151 A removal order that has not been enforced becomes void if the foreign national becomes a permanent resident.
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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
s. 51 Void — permanent residence
- PART 1: Immigration to Canada
- Admissibility Hearing by the Immigration Division
- Enforcement
Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca
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