Section 38 — Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Health grounds

A foreign national is inadmissible on health grounds if their health condition is likely to be a danger to public health; is likely to be a danger to public safety; or might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services. Paragraph (1)(c) does not apply in the case of a foreign national who has been determined to be a member of the family class and to be the spouse, common-law partner or child of a sponsor within the meaning of the regulations; has applied for a permanent resident visa as a Convention refugee or a person in similar circumstances; is a protected person; or is, if prescribed, the spouse, common-law partner, child or other family member of a foreign national referred to in any of paragraphs (a) to (c).