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One of the goals
of Canadian immigration legislation is to ensure the security and
health of all Canadians. Applicants for immigration to Canada must
meet certain admissibility criteria, thus the need for each applicant
to undergo a security check and medical examination. Immigration
authorities will verify the police and health records of all who
apply for immigration to Canada.
All applicants and accompanying dependants
will have to submit to a medical examination. Immigration authorities
will assess whether the applicants pose a threat to public health
or safety, or whether their admission will be a burden on Canadian
health or social services.
Applicants suffering from health problems may nevertheless be accepted unless his or her medical problem poses a real risk to public safety or places an excessive burden upon social or health care services.
Authorities will require all applicants, their
spouse and accompanying children aged 18 years and over to submit
a copy of their police record for each country in which they have
lived since the age of 18.
Should an applicant have committed a crime, or is believed to have committed a crime, which, if it had been committed in Canada could be considered serious, he will be deemed inadmissible unless five years have elapsed since the expiration of any sentence (or probation) and that he can demonstrate that he has rehabilitated himself. Should an applicant have committed, or is believed to have committed, two or more offenses, which, if committed in Canada, would be considered as minor, he will be deemed inadmissible unless five years have elapsed since the expiration of the sentence or probation. |
