How would this play out in our case? Parents got the COPR around the end of Jan or i think the first week of Feb. The expiry on their COPR mentioned July 2020. Things hit the fan within a few days about the virus and even before the pandemic they were planning on landing by April 2020 but there is a lockdown in india and I think India maintains a stricter control when it comes to keeping people indoor which will never be agreed in any developed nations where cops are allowed to beat up people to keep them indoor, (i agree with it for the greater good) So it is not possible to travel but me being a Canadian citizen I can take them with me to land because they are my immediate family members with a 10 years visa anyways, even if they didn't let the COPR holders if they didn't announce the exemption.
In our case we never planned to wait till last minute, we just don't want to travel until things get settle down. I can work remotely for my company in Toronto from India. We don't want to fly because every single one of them that entered the country (India) from all major international airports, particularly London, were infected and tested positive. Deeper investigation stated that they were only at the airport for 2 or 3 hours. They were tested negative before flying. Once they go through an international airport, within 15 days they test positive. Some of them died in India. Some of them are younger.
Even if they allow the flights in a month or two, I wouldn't feel comfortable having them travel risking their lives. I can't gamble with their lives. Once we arrive in Toronto, they aren't gonna have any OHIP coverage for months, insurance we can forget about. I would rather have them travel next year when they possible have this thing under control or just give up. Although I agree with your message in general, during this pandemic I don't think it applies. When I read your message it makes me think maybe I should travel now before it's too late, cuz COPR holders are allowed. But it is just not worth the risk. IRCC should be the first one to be considerate and make an announcement that do not worry, your COPR will be extended, please do not travel now. Instead they are very silent and not being very responsive. I can't believe some people are willing to risk their lives just for landing purposes.