Regulation 222 — Carriers — obligations
Text of provision
(1) A study permit becomes invalid upon the first to occur of the following days:
(a) the day that is 90 days after the day on which the permit holder completes their studies,
(a.1) the day on which the permit holder is no longer enrolled at the designated learning institution that is named in the permit, other than as a result of completing their studies;
(b) the day on which the study permit is cancelled under section 222.7, 222.8 or 243.2; or
(c) the day on which the permit expires.
(2) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply to
(a) a person described in any of paragraphs 300(2)(a) to (i); or
(b) a family member of a foreign national who resides in Canada and is described in any of paragraphs 215(2)(a) to (i).
Plain English
Regulation 222 requires carriers to verify that every foreign national they transport to Canada holds the documents required under IRPA — a valid passport and visa or eTA as applicable. Carriers are prohibited from boarding foreign nationals who lack required documents and are liable for costs associated with bringing inadmissible persons to Canada.
Practical effect
Carrier liability is a key enforcement mechanism in international border control. Airlines face fines for each inadmissible passenger they bring to Canada, creating a strong financial incentive to verify documents at check-in. Airlines employ documentation liaison officers at major airports to assist with document verification. This system effectively extends Canada's border control to departure points abroad — most admissibility screening now happens before the person boards a flight to Canada, not at the Canadian port of entry.