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PART 2: Refugee ProtectionDIVISION 1: Refugee Protection, Convention Refugees and Persons in Need of Protection
§98

Exclusion — Refugee Convention

Exclusion — Refugee Convention

Refugee Protection
🍁 In Simple Terms

Certain people are excluded from refugee protection: war criminals, those who have committed serious non-political crimes, or those who are already protected in another country.

Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Related Subsections
s.98.1Obligation when reporting

98.1 (1) A designated foreign national on whom refugee protection is conferred under paragraph 95(1)(b) or (c) must report to an officer in accordance with the regulations.Obligation when reporting(2) A designated foreign national who is required to report to an officer must answer truthfully all questions put to him or her and must provide any information and documents that the officer requests.

s.98.2Regulations

98.2 The regulations may provide for any matter relating to the application of section 98.1 and may include provisions respecting the requirement to report to an officer.

In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 98 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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