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Regulation 329 — Visitors and permit holders

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 329 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

(1) Any of the following persons who were in Canada immediately before the coming into force of this section are temporary residents under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and are subject to its provisions:

(a) a visitor under the former Act; and

(b) a person issued a permit under section 37 of the former Act.

(2) A permit issued by the Minister under section 37 of the former Act is deemed to be a temporary resident permit referred to in section 24 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

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