my husband's copr expired on 5th july 2020 and as we had emailed ircc a month back they had confirmed that they have received our request regarding reissuance of visa and once the visa expires we should consult Delhi immigration for same. so nopw after asking them again the following was the reply from Delhi immigration
Thank you for your email to the Migration Section of the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi.
Limited Operations in India
The Migration Section at the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi will be limiting its operations until further notice. The Migration Sections at the Consulate in Bangalore and the Consulate in Chandigarh are closed until further notice.
If your application for permanent residence was approved on or before March 18, 2020, but you have not travelled to Canada yet, you’re exempt from the travel restriction measures. Eligible travellers do not require additional permission letters.
If your counterfoil expires prior to commercial flights becoming available, you do not need to e-mail IRCC as you will receive communication from our office on the next steps to be taken once full-service resumes.
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it seems that now its an endless game where you cant travel as international flights are not operation yet and even if these become operational, he will not be able to travel as his copr has expired and there is no guidance as in when the visa will be re issued