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Regulation 288 — Definition of beneficiary

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 288 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

In this Part, beneficiary, in respect of a person, means

(a) the person’s spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner;

(b) a dependent child of the person or of the person’s spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner; and

(c) any other person who, at the time of their application for a permanent resident visa or their application to remain in Canada as a permanent resident, is in a relationship of dependency with the person by virtue of being cared for by or receiving emotional and financial support from the person.

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