The law says
IRPA s. 167(1)A person who is the subject of proceedings before any Division of the Board and the Minister may, at their own expense, be represented by legal or other counsel.
Representation
(2)If a person who is the subject of proceedings is under 18 years of age or unable, in the opinion of the applicable Division, to appreciate the nature of the proceedings, the Division shall designate a person to represent the person.
Amendment History (3)
- 2001, c. 27, s. 167
- 2010, c. 8, s. 23
- 2012, c. 17, s. 63
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