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PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 6: Detention and Release
§56

Period of detention — designated foreign national

Period of detention — designated foreign national

Detention
🍁 In Simple Terms

The Immigration Division can order the detention of a person if they are a flight risk, a danger to the public, or if their identity cannot be established. Detention reviews must be held within 48 hours, then within 7 days, and then every 30 days.

Affects: Persons subject to removal or detention
Legal Text — IRPA Section 56

(1)An officer may order the release from detention of a permanent resident or a foreign national before the first detention review by the Immigration Division if the officer is of the opinion that the reasons for the detention no longer exist. The officer may impose any conditions, including the payment of a deposit or the posting of a guarantee for compliance with the conditions, that the officer considers necessary.

(b)they are released as a result of the Immigration Division ordering their release under section 58; or

(c)they are released as a result of the Minister ordering their release under section 58.1.

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