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Regulation 36 — Actions not constituting a complete examination

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 36 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

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An inspection carried out aboard a means of transportation bringing persons to Canada or the questioning of persons embarking on or disembarking from a means of transportation, or the examination of any record or document respecting such persons before they appear for examination at a port of entry, is part of an examination but does not constitute a complete examination.

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