A person who is not eligible to enter Canada due to medical, security or criminal reasons may still be allowed to enter the territory of Canada if the reason for entry is compelling due to current circumstances.
An inadmissible person may gain access to Canada under a specified grounds through the Temporary Resident Permit, if their presence in Canada outweighs the risks for Canada and the society. The applicant may have a temporary entry to the country as a foreign student, a visitor, or as a foreign worker.
In a nutshell, the Temporary Resident Permit lets immigration officers determine if the individual’s purpose for entering Canada balances Canada’s social, humanitarian and economic commitments to the health and security of Canadians.