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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 50 Stay

  • PART 1: Immigration to Canada
  • Admissibility Hearing by the Immigration Division
  • Enforcement

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

The law says

IRPA s. 50
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50 A removal order is stayed

  • (a)if a decision that was made in a judicial proceeding β€” at which the Minister shall be given the opportunity to make submissions β€” would be directly contravened by the enforcement of the removal order;
  • (b)in the case of a foreign national sentenced to a term of imprisonment in Canada, until the sentence is completed;
  • (c)for the duration of a stay imposed by the Immigration Appeal Division or any other court of competent jurisdiction;
  • (d)for the duration of a stay under paragraph 114(1)(b); and
  • (e)for the duration of a stay imposed by the Minister.

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