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Section 71 — Reopening appeal

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act s 71 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

The Immigration Appeal Division, on application by a foreign national who has not left Canada under a removal order, may reopen an appeal if it is satisfied that it failed to observe a principle of natural justice.

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