CanadaCan I be deported if my permanent residency is revoked?
Yes, if your permanent residency is revoked and you are found inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, you may be issued a removal order and deported from Canada.
What the Law Says
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) sets out the legal basis for determining whether a permanent resident may lose their status and be removed from Canada.
Under section 44 of the IRPA, an immigration officer who believes a person is inadmissible may prepare a report on inadmissibility. This applies to both foreign nationals and permanent residents.
If the report is referred to the Immigration Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), a hearing will be held. If the IRB finds the person inadmissible — for reasons such as serious criminality, security concerns, or misrepresentation — it may issue a removal order.
A permanent resident found inadmissible and subject to a removal order may be deported unless they successfully appeal, seek ministerial relief, or qualify for humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations.
Statutory TextOfficer who is of the opinion that a person is inadmissible may prepare a report.
— Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 44 — Report on inadmissibility
What to Do
Respond promptly to any notice or report of inadmissibility from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Attend your Immigration Division hearing and consider hiring an immigration lawyer or authorized representative.
Explore options to challenge the finding — including appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), if eligible, or applying for humanitarian and compassionate relief.
If a removal order is enforced, comply with departure requirements or request a stay of removal while pursuing legal remedies.
Sources
Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.