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Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 161 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23
(1) Subject to section 166, a person applying for protection may make written submissions in support of their application and for that purpose may be assisted, at their own expense, by a barrister or solicitor or other counsel.
(2) A person who makes written submissions must identify the evidence presented that meets the requirements of paragraph 113(a) of the Act and indicate how that evidence relates to them.
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