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Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

r. 271 Facilities for holding and examination

  • PART 17 Transportation
  • Transportation

Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

IRPR r. 271
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(1)A commercial transporter, and a transporter who operates an airport or an international bridge or tunnel, must provide and maintain, free of charge, facilities, including areas, offices and laboratories, that are adequate for the holding and examination of persons being carried to Canada.

Criteria

(2)The facilities referred to in subsection (1) are adequate if they satisfy the applicable requirements of Part II of the Canada Labour Code, are secure and, if necessary, sterile, and include equipment and furnishings that permit officers to discharge their duties under the Act.

Amendment History (1)
  • SOR/2026-128, s. 4

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