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PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 8: Judicial Review
§73

Right of Minister

Right of Minister

Judicial Review
🍁 In Simple Terms

The Federal Court can grant leave to commence judicial review if there is a serious issue to be determined. This is a screening mechanism — most applications for leave are dismissed.

Affects: Persons subject to removal or detention
Legal Text — IRPA Section 73

73 The Minister may make an application for leave to commence an application for judicial review with respect to any decision of the Refugee Appeal Division, whether or not the Minister took part in the proceedings before the Refugee Protection Division or Refugee Appeal Division.

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 73 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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