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PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 3: Entering and Remaining in Canada
§23

Entry to complete examination or hearing

Entry to complete examination or hearing

🍁 In Simple Terms

Sometimes an officer cannot finish deciding at the counter. This lets them allow you physically into Canada so the examination or the admissibility hearing can be completed. Being let in this way is not the same as being admitted.

Affects: Immigration applicants (economic, family, humanitarian)
Legal Text: IRPA Section 23

23 An officer may authorize a person to enter Canada for the purpose of further examination or an admissibility hearing under this Part.

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada: IRPA s. 23 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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