Removal orders: Covid-19

Date Announced:

March 17, 2022

Active Period:

March 17, 2020 until November 30, 2020.

Overview:

The timely removal of failed claimants plays a critical role in supporting the integrity of Canada’s asylum system. The CBSA has a legal obligation to remove individuals who have no legal right to stay in Canada as soon as possible. On March 17, all scheduled removals were postponed.

Departments and Agencies:

Canada Border Services Agency

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Guidelines and rule changes
  • Operations

    • Immigration Category:

    Parties to immigration proceedings

    Keywords:

    removal orders

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/pd-dp/bbp-rpp/pacp/2020-11-24/orp-vpr-eng.html

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