🍁 In Simple Terms
Rulings here carry the weight of a court order, because this appeal body is a court of record with its own official seal. It holds superior court powers to swear and question witnesses, order documents produced, and enforce what it decides.
Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Legal Text: IRPA Section 174
(1)The Immigration Appeal Division is a court of record and shall have an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed.
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(2)The Immigration Appeal Division has all the powers, rights and privileges vested in a superior court of record with respect to any matter necessary for the exercise of its jurisdiction, including the swearing and examination of witnesses, the production and inspection of documents and the enforcement of its orders.
In Practice
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Official Source: Justice Canada: IRPA s. 174 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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