Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Based on the provided text, it appears that there are several regulations and procedures related to immigration to Canada. Here is a brief summary:

• Regulations made under this Act can apply to pending sponsorship applications or permanent resident visa applications (Section 5)
• The Minister must consult with provinces about immigration policies and programs (Section 10)
• A foreign national seeking to enter or remain in Canada as a member of a class referred to in an instruction given by the Minister may only make an application for permanent residence if they have been issued an invitation to do so, which has not been cancelled and whose applicable period has not expired (Section 10.1)
• Provincial nominees who are members of the prescribed class set out in an instruction given by the Minister may be issued an invitation only in respect of that class (Section 10.1(1.1))
• An instruction can only be given under paragraph 10.3(1)(a) in respect of a class that is part of the economic class referred to in subsection 12(2) (Section 10.1(2))

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