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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 23 Entry to complete examination or hearing

  • PART 1: Immigration to Canada
  • DIVISION 3: Entering and Remaining in Canada

Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

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

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