Canadian immigration and refugee law
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This article is about the Canadian legal system regarding migration and refuge/asylum. For citizenship and nationality legislation, see Canadian nationality law. For Canadian entry permits, see Visa policy of Canada.
See also: Immigration to Canada
Canadian immigration and refugee law concerns the area of law related to the admission of foreign nationals into Canada, their rights and responsibilities once admitted, and the conditions of their removal. The primary law on these matters is in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, whose goals include economic growth, family reunification, and compliance with humanitarian treaties.
As a result of the 1991 Canada-Quebec Accord, Quebec gained full selection process for economic migrants within the province's borders.[1] As of 2023, between 50 and 60 percent of permanent residents born abroad are chosen by Quebec authorities, with the national government selecting the rest.[2]