🍁 In Simple Terms
You can only apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment after the government sends you a notification that you're eligible to apply. Some people in special circumstances — such as those making repeat applications or facing imminent removal — can apply without waiting for that notice.
Affects: Refugee claimants and protected persons
Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 160
(1)160 (1) Subject to subsection (2) and for the purposes of subsection 112(1) of the Act, a person may apply for protection after they are given notification to that effect by the Department.
(2)(2) A person described in section 165 or 166 may apply for protection in accordance with that section without being given notification to that effect by the Department.
(3)(3) Notification shall be given
(4)(4) Notification is given
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Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 160 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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