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Regulation 26 — Designation of ports of entry

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 26 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

The Minister may, on the basis of the following factors, designate a place as a port of entry as well as the port of entry’s dates and hours of operation:

(a) the frequency or anticipated frequency of persons arriving from abroad in the area under consideration;

(b) the need for the services of the Canada Border Services Agency in that area;

(c) the operational requirements of commercial transporters;

(d) administrative arrangements with other departments or agencies of the Government of Canada;

(e) the operational capacity of the Canada Border Services Agency; and

(f) any order or regulation made by the Governor in Council under the Emergencies Act or the Quarantine Act that prohibits the entry of certain persons into Canada.

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