🍁 In Simple Terms
A transporter's obligation to hold someone on board until their examination is complete ends only when an officer confirms the examination is done, the person is authorized to enter Canada, or they're taken into custody under Canadian law. If someone escapes from the transporter before examination, the transporter must immediately notify a border officer.
Affects: Foreign nationals and permanent residents in Canada
Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 261
(1)261 (1) For the purposes of paragraph 148(1)(b) of the Act, a transporter has complied with the obligation to hold a person until the examination is completed when
(2)(2) A transporter must notify an officer without delay if a person whose examination has not been completed leaves or attempts to leave the transporter’s vehicle for any other purpose than examination.
IRPA Authority
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 261 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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