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Regulation 268 — Reporting obligation

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 268 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

(1) A transporter must, without delay, notify an officer at the nearest port of entry of any foreign national who ceases to be a member of the crew for a reason listed in paragraph 3(1)(b). The transporter must record that information and provide it in writing on the request of the officer.

(2) A transporter must, without delay, notify an officer at the nearest port of entry when a foreign national who entered Canada to become a member of the crew of the transporter’s vessel fails to join the means of transportation within the period provided in paragraph 184(2)(b).

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