Order-paper documents tabled in the House of Commons and published on 18 June 2026 reveal that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued 32,660 Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) to foreign nationals deemed inadmissible between January 2021 and March 2026. Grounds ranged from criminality and serious criminality to security concerns and human-rights violations. TRPs allow officials to override inadmissibility when there are compelling reasons—for example, to facilitate testimony, attend business meetings, or address humanitarian situations—yet the sheer volume surprised many observers. Nearly 25,000 of the permits were issued directly by IRCC, with CBSA accounting for the remainder.
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While most recipients were barred only for minor non-compliance, more than 7,600 permits went to individuals flagged for criminality or serious criminality. Business associations note that executives with historical DUI convictions frequently rely on TRPs to attend conferences or oversee Canadian subsidiaries, but say the numbers underscore the importance of early legal vetting. Opposition MPs seized on the disclosure to question vetting standards, while immigration lawyers countered that TRPs are closely scrutinised and often carry strict conditions. For global mobility teams, the data highlight the need for robust admissibility screening when transferring staff to Canada and for timely TRP applications where necessary, as public scrutiny could make approvals harder to secure in future.
For applicants who discover they need a TRP—or for HR departments tasked with arranging urgent business travel—VisaHQ can simplify the process by pre-screening documentation, flagging admissibility issues early, and submitting complete applications through its digital portal; more information is available at https://www.visahq.com/canada/
While most recipients were barred only for minor non-compliance, more than 7,600 permits went to individuals flagged for criminality or serious criminality. Business associations note that executives with historical DUI convictions frequently rely on TRPs to attend conferences or oversee Canadian subsidiaries, but say the numbers underscore the importance of early legal vetting. Opposition MPs seized on the disclosure to question vetting standards, while immigration lawyers countered that TRPs are closely scrutinised and often carry strict conditions. For global mobility teams, the data highlight the need for robust admissibility screening when transferring staff to Canada and for timely TRP applications where necessary, as public scrutiny could make approvals harder to secure in future.
