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PART 4: Immigration and Refugee BoardImmigration Division
§172

Composition

Composition

🍁 In Simple Terms

Housekeeping: the Immigration Division is made up of a Deputy Chairperson, Assistant Deputy Chairpersons and other members, hired as public servants rather than appointed by Cabinet.

Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Legal Text: IRPA Section 172

(1)The Immigration Division consists of the Deputy Chairperson, Assistant Deputy Chairpersons and other members necessary to carry out its functions.

Public Service Employment Act

(2)The members of the Immigration Division are appointed in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

Amendment History (2)
2001, c. 27, s. 172
2010, c. 8, s. 29
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada: IRPA s. 172 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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