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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 157 Head office

  • PART 4: Immigration and Refugee Board

Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

IRPA s. 157
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(1)The head office of the Board shall be in the National Capital Region as described in the schedule to the National Capital Act.

Residence — Chairperson

(2)The Chairperson must live in the National Capital Region or within reasonable commuting distance of it.

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