Emergency Border and Entry Compliance Measures

Policy effect

Introduction of temporary enforcement rules under the Emergencies Act prohibiting entry to foreign nationals intending to participate in illegal blockades.

Official source excerpt

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… with trade; (b) the interference with the functioning of critical infrastructure; or (c) the support of the threat or use of acts of serious violence against persons or property. Minor (2) A person must not cause a person under the age of eighteen years to participate in an assembly referred to in subsection (1). Prohibition — entry to Canada — foreign national 3 (1) A foreign national must not enter Canada with the intent to participate in or facilitate an assembly referred to in subsection 2(1). Exemption (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to (a) a person registered as an Indian under the Indian … or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both. Coming into force 11 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered. Footnote Footnote a R.S., c. 22 (4th Supp.) Return to footnote a referrer About government Contact us Departments and agencies Public service and military News Treaties, laws and regulations Government-wide reporting Prime Minister How government works Open government About this site Social media Mobile applications About Canada.ca Terms and conditions Privacy Top of page …

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

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• 2022-01-01Transition of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot to the Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
• 2022-01-15Mandatory Entry Vaccination Requirements for Previously Exempt Groups
• 2022-02-28Phased Easing of COVID-19 Border Restrictions and Post-Arrival Testing Requirements
• 2022-03-04Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Excessive Demand)
• 2022-03-09Expiry of Live-Action Film/TV Graphic Designer LMIA Exemption
• 2022-04-01Mandatory Electronic Submission for Temporary Residence Applications (MI51)
• 2022-04-04TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map: High-Wage and GTS Duration Extension
• 2022-04-26Electronic Travel Authorization Exemption for US Lawful Permanent Residents (SOR/2022-80)
• 2022-04-30Increase in Permanent Residence Fees
• 2022-06-21Increase to Immigration Loans Program Funding
• 2022-06-23Legislative Authority for Targeted Express Entry Invitations
• 2022-06-23Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Resettlement Update
• 2022-07-04Enhancements to Parent and Grandparent Super Visa Program
• 2022-07-26Express Entry Ministerial Instructions 2022-1: Online Studies Exclusion
• 2022-07-2818-Month Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Extensions
• 2022-08-03Permanent Residence Pathway for Families of Air Disaster Victims
• 2022-08-08Resumption of Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD) Renewals
• 2022-09-01Distance Learning policy transition for PGWP eligibility
• 2022-09-01Transition Period and Scope Reduction for Distance Learning Measures (PGWP)
• 2022-09-15RNIP Work Experience Criteria Update
• 2022-09-23Express Entry Eligibility Expansion for Physicians
• 2022-09-26Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) — SOR/2022-142
• 2022-09-27Conclusive Findings of Fact in Organized Criminality Inadmissibility Determinations (SOR/2022-198)
• 2022-09-29Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Refugee Sponsorship
• 2022-10-12Streamlining Immigration Medical Examination (IME) Requirements
• 2022-11-01Update to International Experience Canada (IEC) Bilateral Agreement with Italy
• 2022-11-16Temporary Policy for Refugee Claimants' Open Work Permits
• 2022-11-16Transition to National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021
• 2022-12-19Temporary Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Waiver for Iranian Nationals