The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is a key federal administrative tribunal responsible for making decisions on immigration and refugee matters. It operates independently while reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, ensuring fair and lawful processing of claims. The IRB was established in 1989 and is governed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). It is composed of three main divisions: the Refugee Protection Division ...