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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 165 Powers of a commissioner

  • 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. 165
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165 The Refugee Protection Division, the Refugee Appeal Division and the Immigration Division and each member of those Divisions have the powers and authority of a commissioner appointed under Part I of the Inquiries Act and may do any other thing they consider necessary to provide a full and proper hearing.

Amendment History (2)
  • 2001, c. 27, s. 165
  • 2010, c. 8, s. 22

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