My family have applied for PR via BCPNP. Our current visas expire on June 16th. We have applied for BOWP but given current wait times it will not be through in time. We will thereore be on implied status after this.

I need to leave the country for an emergency. On returning could I apply for visitor status and be allowed to re-enter the country? Has anyone had any experience of this? Should I contact any government department before I leave? I have tried contacting CIC but so far have been unable to get through to speak to anyone.

Thanks I would be grateful for any advice.

Just take proof that you have applied for PR status and the BOWP and you should be fine when travelling back.

Implied Status and Travelling Outside Canada
A temporary resident with implied status who has left Canada may:
be allowed to re-enter Canada as a temporary resident, pending a decision on the renewal of their application to study or work in Canada, provided they are TRV exempt as per R190 or on a multiple-entry visa.

They may not resume work or study in Canada until their application for renewal has been granted. For those not able to resume work, they must satisfy the BSO that they have sufficient means of support. (Note that this applies to foreign nationals who are TRV exempt as per R190(3)(f) and to those on multiple-entry visas.)
be allowed to apply for a new work or study permit at the port of entry provided they have a right to do so under the Regulations.
Note: It is strongly recommended that, at the POE, they present documentary proof (copy of their application, copy of the fee payment receipt, etc) of their application for an extension as a visitor, student or worker.

If the foreign national must resume work or study, they can apply for a new work permit or study permit at the POE, but only if they are authorized to do so under the regulations.

See sections 13.2 and 13.3 of ENF 4 for more information.
Temporary resident : Implied status (extending a stay)

Thank you so much Former Lancastrian