Section 87.302 — Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Order in council — documents

If the Governor in Council is of the opinion that it is in the public interest to do so, the Governor in Council may, by order, cancel or vary documents, including permanent resident visas, permanent resident cards, temporary resident visas, electronic travel authorizations, temporary resident permits, work permits or study permits; suspend such documents for the period set out in the order or, if a period is not set out, during the period for which the order is in force; impose or vary conditions on such documents — including a condition or requirement imposed under the provision of any other Act of Parliament, or of any regulations or orders made under such an Act, or one related to the compliance with any such provision — for the period set out in the order or, if a period is not set out, during the period for which the order is in force; or impose or vary such conditions on temporary residents for the period set out in the order or, if a period is not set out, during the period for which the order is in force. For greater certainty, the authority to vary under subsection (1) does not include the authority to grant permanent resident status or to grant or extend study permits or work permits. An order made under subsection (1) whose measures concern, in whole or in part, persons inside Canada must be made on the Minister’s recommendation with the concurrence of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. An order made under subsection (1) may restrict the application of the order to certain documents or individuals; provide for the return of documents; and provide for any other matter arising out of or ancillary to the exercise of the power conferred under that subsection.