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Section 86 — Application for non-disclosure

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act s 86 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

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The Minister may, during an admissibility hearing, a detention review or an appeal before the Immigration Appeal Division, apply for the non-disclosure of information or other evidence. Sections 83 and 85.1 to 85.5 apply to the proceeding with any necessary modifications, including that a reference to “judge” be read as a reference to the applicable Division of the Board.

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