• Interpretation and Definitions (RPD Rule 1)
• Communicating with the Division (RPD Rule 2)
• Information and Documents to be Provided (RPD Rules 3-13). This section discusses the process for initially scheduling a hearing, the conduct of a hearing, the order of proceedings, and the information to be provided in advance of a hearing.
  • RPD Rule 6 - Basis of Claim Form
  • RPD Rule 7 - How to provide the BOC form and what documents are to be provided with it
  • RPD Rule 8 - Application for an extension of time to provide BOC form
  • RPD Rule 9 - Changes or additions to BOC Form
  • RPD Rule 10 - Order of questioning and requirement to provide oral representations and decisions
  • RPD Rule 11 - Documents Establishing Identity and Other Elements of the Claim
• Counsel of Record (RPD Rules 14-16). This section discusses the process to appoint and remove counsel and the way that deficiencies in counsel's conduct are attributed to their client.
  • Including: Hearing unfairness as a result of counsel incompetence
• Language of Proceedings (RPD Rules 17-18)
• Interpreters (RPD Rule 19)
• Designated Representatives (RPD Rule 20)
• Disclosure of Personal Information (RPD Rule 21)
• Specialized Knowledge (RPD Rule 22)
• Allowing a Claim Without a Hearing (RPD Rule 23). This section discusses the Board's File-Review Process (FRP), which has also been referred to as the "expedited process".
• Conferences (RPD Rule 24)
• Notice to Appear (RPD Rule 25)
• Exclusion, Integrity Issues, Inadmissibility and Ineligibility (RPD Rules 26-28)
• Intervention by the Minister (RPD Rule 29)
• Claimant or Protected Person in Custody (RPD Rule 30). The rules regarding the presence of those who have been detained (detention).
• Documents (RPD Rules 31-43)
  • RPD Rule 31 - How to provide documents. Concerns the format of, numbering of, and creation of lists of documents.
  • RPD Rule 32 - Language of Documents
  • RPD Rule 34 - Obligation, process, and timeline for a party to disclose documents they want to use in a hearing
  • RPD Rule 35 - Documents relevant and not duplicate (incl. voluminous disclosure)
  • RPD Rule 36 - Use of undisclosed or late documents
  • RPD Rule 43 - Additional documents provided after a hearing
• Witnesses (RPD Rules 44-48)
  • RPD Rule 44 - Witness notification
  • RPD Rule 45(1) - Requesting a summons
• Applications (RPD Rules 49-52)
  • RPD Rule 51 - Timelines and process for responding to a written application
  • RPD Rule 52 - Timelines and process for replying to a response to a written application
• Changing the Location of a Proceeding (RPD Rule 53)
• Changing the Date or Time of a Proceeding (RPD Rule 54)
• Joining or Separating Claims or Applications (RPD Rules 55-56)
• Proceedings Conducted in Public (RPD Rule 57)
• Observers (RPD Rule 58)
• Withdrawal (RPD Rule 59)
• Reinstating a Withdrawn Claim or Application (RPD Rules 60-61)
• Reopening a Claim or Application (RPD Rules 62-63)
• Applications to Vacate or to Cease Refugee Protection (RPD Rule 64). Rules regarding vacation and cessation of refugee status.
• Abandonment (RPD Rule 65)
• Notice of Constitutional Question (RPD Rule 66)
• Decisions (RPD Rules 67-68). Discusses rules for panels of a single member and three-member panels.
  • RPD Rule 67 - Obligation to provide written reasons
  • RPD Rule 68 - When a decision takes effect for single-member and three-member panels
• General Provisions (RPD Rules 69-71). These provisions govern what the Refugee Protection Division should do when there is no applicable rule to govern a matter, the process by which the Division may deviate from these rules, and the import of failing to follow the rules.
• Coming into Force (RPD Rule 74)
• Schedules to the RPD Rules

Part 2 - General Requirements:

• Section 13: Documents and Certified Copies
• Section 13.1: Disclosure of Information - Authorized disclosure
• Section 13.11: Disclosure of Personal Information

Part 3 - Inadmissibility:

• Section 22: Misrepresentation

Part 4 - Procedures:

• Sections 28-52: Conduct of Examination

Part 8 - Refugee Classes:

• Sections 138-151.1: Convention Refugees Abroad, Humanitarian-protected Persons Abroad and Protected Temporary Residents (Division 1)
• Sections 159-159.7: Eligibility to Claim and Safe Third Countries
• Section 159.8: Time Limits for Providing Documents
• Section 159.9: Time Limits for Holding Hearings
• Sections 159.91-159.92: Time Limits for Appeals

Part 13 - Removal:

• Sections 228-229: Specified Removal Order
• Sections 230-234: Stay of Removal Orders
• Sections 235-243: Enforcement of Removal Orders

Part 19.1 - Information Sharing Between Countries:

• Sections 315.21-315.43: Information Sharing Between Countries

Part 20 - Transitional Provisions:

• Sections 338-347: Division 5 - Refugee Protection

• Summary of provisions of the IRPA concerning refugees
• Sections 2-3: Definitions, objectives, and application of the IRPA
• Sections 4-6: Enabling Authority
• Sections 15-17: Immigration to Canada - Examination
• Sections 20.1-20.2: Designated Foreign Nationals
• Sections 21-23: Status and Authorization to Enter
• Section 24: Temporary resident permit
• Section 25: Humanitarian and compassionate considerations
• Section 31.1: Refugee Travel Document
• Sections 33-43: Inadmissibility
• Sections 44-53: Loss of Status and Removal
• Sections 72-75: Judicial Review
• Sections 91-91.1: Representation or Advice

Provisions about Convention Refugees and Persons in Need of Protection:

• Sections 95-97: Refugee Protection, Convention Refugees and Persons in Need of Protection
• Section 98: Exclusion — Refugee Convention
• Section 99: Claim for Refugee Protection. Where and how to make a claim for protection inside and outside of Canada.
• Sections 100-102: Examination of Eligibility to Refer Claim
• Sections 103-104: Suspension or Termination of Consideration of Claim
• Section 106: Claimant Without Identification - Credibility
• Section 107: Decision on Claim for Refugee Protection. Manifestly unfounded and no credible basis determinations.
• Section 108: Cessation of Refugee Protection
• Section 109: Applications to Vacate
• Section 109.1: Designated Countries of Origin
• Sections 110-111: Appeal to Refugee Appeal Division
  • Including: Criteria for presenting new evidence at the RAD
  • Including: Criteria for holding a hearing at the RAD
  • Including: Criteria for the RAD remitting a matter to the RPD
• Sections 112-114: Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
• Sections 115-116: Principle of Non-refoulement

Part 3 - Enforcement:

• Sections 117-121.1: Enforcement - Human Smuggling and Trafficking
• Sections 124-132: General Offences
• Sections 133-136: Prosecution of Offences
• Section 140: Seizure
• Section 150.1: Sharing of Information

Part 4 - Immigration and Refugee Board:

• Section 153: Chairperson and other members
• Section 154: Disposition after member ceases to hold office
• Section 155: Disposition if member unable to take part
• Section 156: Immunity and no summons
• Section 159: Duties of Chairperson
• Section 161: Functioning of Board and Division Rules
• Section 162: The jurisdiction of the Board and its obligation to proceed quickly and informally
• Section 163: Composition of Panels. When panels have one or three members.
• Section 164: Presence of parties and use of telecommunications for hearings
• Section 165: Powers of each Division and each Member. This describes the powers of the Divisions and the Board Members, including those provided by the Inquiries Act.
• Section 166: Proceedings must be held in the absence of the public. Provisions of the Act and privacy and confidentiality of each Division's proceedings.
• Section 167: Right to counsel and representation by a designated representative
• Section 168: Abandonment of proceeding
• Section 169: Decisions and Reasons. When the Board must provide written reasons
• Provisions specific to the Refugee Protection Division:
  • Section 169.1: Composition
  • Section 170: Proceedings. How the RPD is to approach proceedings before it, including with respect to evidence, holding hearings, and providing notice to the Minister.
    • Section 170(f) - Allowing a claim without a hearing (the file-review process)
    • Section 170(h) - The Board may receive evidence considered credible or trustworthy
  • Section 170.2: No reopening of claim or application
• Provisions specific to the Refugee Appeal Division:
  • Section 171: Proceedings. How the RAD is to approach proceedings before it, including with respect to evidence, holding hearings, and providing notice to the Minister.
  • Section 170.1: No reopening of appeal