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PART 4: Immigration and Refugee BoardProvisions that Apply to All Divisions
§164

Presence of parties

Presence of parties

🍁 In Simple Terms

Hearings can be held with the person physically present in the room, or by live video or telephone link, the Division decides which format is appropriate for each case.

Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada: IRPA s. 164 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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