Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new operational guidelines outlining when temporary resident documents such as visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) can be cancelled.
The new rules amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), establishing a clearer process for cancelling temporary resident documents. Previously, cancellations were handled through broad discretionary powers without a formal structure.
The updated rules give immigration officers legal authority to revoke documents if holders no longer meet eligibility, admissibility, or compliance requirements after issuance.