Canadian Border Security (CBSA) Practice Exam

What could make an individual inadmissible under health considerations?

1. Their legal status in Canada

2. Having a criminal record

3. Causing excessive demands on health or social services

4. Being a minor

The correct answer is: Causing excessive demands on health or social services

An individual may be deemed inadmissible to Canada under health considerations primarily if they are likely to place excessive demands on health or social services. This means that if a person's health condition is such that it would require significant health care resources or social services that are beyond what is considered reasonable for the average citizen, they may be refused entry. The rationale behind this is to ensure that the country's health and social services can adequately support its citizens and residents without being overwhelmed by non-citizens who may require extensive care. This consideration takes into account not just the individual's current health status, but also the expected future needs and how they could impact public resources. It's a measure intended to balance compassion for those in need of care with the practical limitations faced by social services. Legal status, criminal records, and age may play roles in other aspects of admissibility but are not directly related to health considerations in the same way that the potential impact on the health care system is. Thus, the focus on the individual's potential to create excessive demands on these services justifies why this option is recognized as the correct criterion for health-related inadmissibility.