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PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 7: Right of Appeal
§65

Humanitarian and compassionate considerations

Humanitarian and compassionate considerations

🍁 In Simple Terms

In an IAD appeal, the Division can consider humanitarian and compassionate grounds even after finding that the removal order is valid. The IAD weighs factors like establishment in Canada, family ties, and the best interests of children when deciding whether to exercise discretion in the person's favour.

Affects: Persons subject to removal or detention
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 65 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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