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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 164 Presence of parties

  • PART 4: Immigration and Refugee Board
  • Provisions that Apply to All Divisions

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

The law says

IRPA s. 164
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164 Where a hearing is held by a Division, it may, in the Division’s discretion, be conducted in the presence of, or by a means of live telecommunication with, the person who is the subject of the proceedings.

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