Can I be removed to a country other than my country of origin?

Generally, removal is directed to the person's country of nationality or, in some cases, a country where they previously held permanent residence. But removal to a different country is possible in certain circumstances — for example, where the home country will not accept the person back, where the person has a right of entry or existing status in another country, or where other specific circumstances make removal there impractical or unavailable.

This is not something a person can simply choose for their own convenience. CBSA and the relevant decision-makers assess feasibility, including whether the receiving country will actually admit the person and whether removing them there raises its own legal concerns, such as risk of harm. Where a home country's cooperation is the obstacle, obtaining travel documents can itself become a lengthy, separate issue that holds up removal generally, not just removal to that particular country.

Anyone facing removal who believes there are complications with being sent to their home country, or reasons removal to a particular country would be unsafe, should raise this clearly and as early as possible, since it can affect both the destination and the timing of removal.