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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 60 Minor children

  • PART 1: Immigration to Canada
  • DIVISION 6: Detention and Release
  • Detention

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

The law says

IRPA s. 60
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60 For the purposes of this Division, it is affirmed as a principle that a minor child shall be detained only as a measure of last resort, taking into account the other applicable grounds and criteria including the best interests of the child.

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