Refugee Claims - Counsel

All claims for protection made within Canada are referred for a hearing by the Refugee Protection Division.

Obligations of legal representatives before the Board

Counsel representing claimants before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) must meet certain requirements.

For additional information, refer to the Act, Rules and Regulations section of our website.

For additional information, refer to the Policy section of our website.

For additional information, refer to the Legal References section of our website.

For additional information, refer to the Procedures section of our website.

Refugee Protection Division Member Recruitment CampaignThe RPD has a need to staff multiple RPD member positions (current and anticipated vacancies) at our Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices.
New Medical Certificate Form for Refugee Claimants before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD)The Medical Certificate form is available for use by claimants before the RPD who were unable or will be unable, for medical reasons, to attend a hearing or submit a BOC form on time.
Notice on RPD Scheduling and Short Hearing ProcessAs a result of rapidly increasing refugee claims, global instability and a backlog of new refugee claims, the IRB will be changing its approach for scheduling RPD hearings beginning at the end of March 2017.
Interim prohibition order regarding Artem Djukic cancelledThe IRB has issued an order cancelling the interim order that prohibited Artem Djukic from representing or advising any person in connection with any proceeding before the IRB.