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PART 4: Immigration and Refugee BoardProvisions that Apply to All Divisions
§166

Proceedings — all Divisions

Proceedings — all Divisions

🍁 In Simple Terms

Proceedings before any Division of the Board follow specific rules about whether they are public or private, what languages can be used, and other procedural requirements — balancing openness with the need to protect sensitive information.

Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Legal Text — IRPA Section 166

166 Proceedings before a Division are to be conducted as follows:

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 166 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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