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PART 3: Enforcement
§141

Oaths and evidence

Oaths and evidence

🍁 In Simple Terms

Every immigration officer has the authority to administer oaths and take sworn evidence on any matter that arises under this Act — meaning they can formally record testimony the same way a court or commissioner can.

Affects: Persons subject to removal or detention
Legal Text — IRPA Section 141

141 Every officer has the authority to administer oaths and to take and receive evidence under oath on any matter arising out of this Act.

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 141 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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