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PART 4: Immigration and Refugee BoardImmigration Appeal Division
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🍁 In Simple Terms

The appointed judge has all the powers of a superior court to compel witnesses, require documents, and enforce cooperation — giving the inquiry the same authority as a full court proceeding.

Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Legal Text — IRPA Section 179

179 The judge has all the powers, rights and privileges that are vested in a superior court, including the power

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 179 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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