Can you enter Canada with an expired passport while waiting for the approval of your visitor's visa?

No, you cannot enter Canada with an expired passport while waiting for your visitor's visa approval. Canada requires a valid passport for entry https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Canada.html . An expired passport is not considered a valid travel document.

It's best to wait for your visitor's visa and a new passport before traveling to Canada. This will avoid any issues at the border.

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