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IRPRPART 20 Transitional ProvisionsDIVISION 5 Refugee Protection
r.346

Post-determination refugee claimants in Canada class

🍁 In Simple Terms

Pending applications under the old "post-determination refugee claimants" class that had not yet been decided are converted into applications for protection under the new Act. Before a decision is made, the applicant must be given an opportunity to submit additional materials, and written reasons must be provided.

Affects: Foreign nationals and permanent residents in Canada
Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 346

(1)346 (1) An application for landing as a member of the post-determination refugee claimants in Canada class in respect of which no determination of whether the applicant is a member of that class was made before the coming into force of this section is an application for protection under sections 112 to 114 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and those sections apply to the application.

(2)(2) Before a decision is made on the application, the applicant shall be notified that they may make additional submissions in support of their application.

(3)(3) A decision on the application shall not be made until 30 days after notification is given to the applicant.

(4)(4) Notification is given

Cross-References
section 232
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 346 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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