Class

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People referred for an admissibility hearing form a legally recognized class and must appear at their hearing — this is a mandatory legal obligation. Failing to appear at an admissibility hearing can result in a decision being made in your absence.

Affects: Foreign nationals and permanent residents in Canada

Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 44

(1)44 (1) The class of persons who are the subject of a report referred for an admissibility hearing under subsection 44(2) of the Act is prescribed as a class of persons.

(2)(2) The members of the class of persons who are the subject of a report referred for an admissibility hearing under subsection 44(2) of the Act are the persons who are the subject of such a report.

(3)(3) Every member of the class prescribed under subsection (1) must appear at their admissibility hearing before the Immigration Division if they are given notice of the hearing by the Division.

IRPA Authority

IRPA s. 44

In Practice

Related Regulations

r. 43Conditions r. 45Deposit or guarantee required on entry

Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 44 (authoritative, may differ from this display)

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IRPR r.43 — Conditions

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IRPR r.45 — Deposit or guarantee required on entry