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PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 7: Right of Appeal
§66

Disposition

Disposition

🍁 In Simple Terms

Housekeeping: an appeal ends in exactly one of three ways. It is allowed, the removal order is paused, or it is dismissed. The next three sections spell out each one.

Affects: Persons subject to removal or detention
Legal Text: IRPA Section 66

66 After considering the appeal of a decision, the Immigration Appeal Division shall (a)allow the appeal in accordance with section 67; (b)stay the removal order in accordance with section 68; or (c)dismiss the appeal in accordance with section 69.

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada: IRPA s. 66 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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