On May 27, Immigration Canada replied his trip was deemed to be of "optional or discretionary nature" like "tourism, entertainment or recreation," and denied him entry to Canada. But on June 11, Immigration Canada responded to her husband's visitor visa application, saying it couldn't process his request for an exemption to travel restrictions because he doesn't have a visitor visa. This information has already been shared with Mr. Ruiz Cordova through official channels," a spokesperson for Mendicino said in an email Monday. Cordova said he has already promised to respect the visa requirements and to return to Peru upon its expiry. Responding to reporters' questions, he suggested the exemption for family reunification would only apply to foreign nationals entering Canada from the U.S.

Source: CBC News June 16, 2020 15:00 UTC