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Update - Postal Service Disruption Effective immediately, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is resuming its normal outgoing correspondence procedures using Canada Post.
Outgoing correspondence being withheld as of July 5, 2016As of July 5, 2016, the IRB will withhold outgoing correspondence to avoid the risk of it not being processed by Canada Post in the event of a postal service disruption.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Possible postal work disruptionIn the event of a work disruption at Canada Post, clients are reminded that they must still provide any documents required by the IRB using one of the other methods set out in the IRB Rules.
Evaluation of the in-Canada Asylum System ReformsThe IRB commissioned an internal evaluation of the refugee determination system of the IRB as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor and, where warranted, improve its delivery of the new system.
New Refugee Protection Division Member Recruitment CampaignThe RPD has recently launched a nationally advertised application process to fill independent public servant decision-maker positions (PM-06) at our Montréal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices.
Immigration Appeal Division Issues Notice Introducing an Additional Administrative Change to the Appeal ProcessThe Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) has issued a notice introducing an additional administrative change to the appeal process.
Reporting a Potential Security Risk for an IRB ProceedingThe Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has developed a new form to allow external parties to report potential security risks in relation to upcoming IRB proceedings.
Policy on Disclosing Information Regarding the Conduct of Authorized Representatives to Regulatory BodiesThis policy sets out a predictable and transparent approach for IRB personnel to follow when disclosing information about the conduct of authorized representatives to their regulatory bodies.
New Policy on the Expedited Processing of Refugee Claims by the Refugee Protection Division This new policy establishes a process whereby claims made by claimants who are nationals of certain countries may be determined to be a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection without a hearing.
Refugee Protection Division Member Recruitment CampaignThe Refugee Protection Division has recently launched a nationally advertised application process to fill independent Public Servant decision-maker positions at our Montréal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices.

News for Counsel

Expedited Policy – Designation of New CountryThe Deputy Chairperson of the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) has designated claims from Iraq as eligible for expedited processing..
New Refugee Protection Division Member Recruitment CampaignThe RPD has recently launched a nationally advertised application process to fill independent public servant decision-maker positions (PM-06) at our Montréal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices.
New RAD Appellant Record FormThe Refugee Appeal Division has developed a new form to help guide appellants in preparing their appeals.
IAD Information Session for Counsel - Update on Legal & Procedural PracticesThe Immigration Appeal Division is hosting an information session for counsel on March 3, 2016 in Toronto.
Immigration Appeal Division Issues Notice Introducing an Additional Administrative Change to the Appeal ProcessThe Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) has issued a notice introducing an additional administrative change to the appeal process.
Transcript Pilot ProjectAs of November 1, 2015, the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) will be conducting a transcript pilot project over a six month period.
Reporting a Potential Security Risk for an IRB ProceedingThe Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has developed a new form to allow external parties to report potential security risks in relation to upcoming IRB proceedings.
Policy on Disclosing Information Regarding the Conduct of Authorized Representatives to Regulatory BodiesThis policy sets out a predictable and transparent approach for IRB personnel to follow when disclosing information about the conduct of authorized representatives to their regulatory bodies.
New Policy on the Expedited Processing of Refugee Claims by the Refugee Protection Division This new policy establishes a process whereby claims made by claimants who are nationals of certain countries may be determined to be a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection without a hearing.
Refugee Protection Division Member Recruitment CampaignThe Refugee Protection Division has recently launched a nationally advertised application process to fill independent Public Servant decision-maker positions at our Montréal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices.

Notices - Update of National Documentation Packages

National Documentation Package Update - 30 June 201630 June 2016 - The National Documentation Packages for the following countries have been updated: Bahrain, Cyprus, Djibouti, Eritrea, Gabon, Greece, Haiti, Malawi, Mongolia, Slovakia, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
National Documentation Package Update - 31 May 201631 May 2016 - The National Documentation Packages for the following countries have been updated: Belarus, Burundi, China, Cuba, Finland, Gambia, Georgia, India, Italy, Montenegro, Morocco, Republic of the Congo, Serbia, Singapore, Uzbekistan...
Amendments to the National Documentation Packages - 13 May 201613 May 2016 - The Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (2.1) in the National Documentation Packages (NDP) for the following countries have been updated: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria…
Amendments to the National Documentation Packages - 29 April 201629 April 2016 - The Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (2.1) in the National Documentation Packages (NDP) for the following countries have been updated: Bangladesh, Burundi, Chad, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia…
National Documentation Package Update - 29 April 201629 April 2016 - The National Documentation Packages for the following countries have been updated: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, Guatemala, Philippines, Portugal, South Korea…
National Documentation Package Update - April 15, 201615 April 2016 - The National Documentation Package for the following country has been updated: El Salvador.
National Documentation Package Update - March 31, 201631 March 2016 - The National Documentation Packages for the following countries have been updated: Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Burundi, Czech Republic, Israel, Nepal, Peru, Slovenia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and United States.
National Documentation Package Update - February 29, 201629 February 2016 - The National Documentation Packages for the following countries have been updated: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuba, Bahamas, Benin, Ecuador, Jamaica, Iraq, Malaysia, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam and Zambia.
National Documentation Package Update - January 29, 201629 January 2016 - The National Documentation Packages for the following countries have been updated: Argentina, Armenia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Germany, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, Sweden, Tunisia, Uruguay and Yemen.
National Documentation Package Update - December 23, 201523 December 2015 - The National Documentation Packages for the following countries have been updated: Barbados, Bermuda, Côte d'Ivoire, Honduras, Kenya, Malta, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan and Syria.

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