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Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 158 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23
If the foreign national and their family members intend to reside in the province of Quebec, the sponsor must meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Québec Immigration Regulation, CQLR, c. I-0.2.1, r. 3, as amended from time to time. In such a case, the requirements of this Division, other than section 156, do not apply.
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