Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

Since July 2020, the RPD has held more than 10K hearings remotely, providing access to justice for over 20K #refugee claimants, while minimizing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 on our premises.

Our consultation process on the revised Chairperson’s Guideline 9: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) was recently completed. We would like to thank all those who took the time to provide us with thoughtful and helpful comments. Your input will help further strengthen our Guideline.

The #IRB is constantly seeking to enhance the quality and consistency of its decision-making processes. That’s why we conduct quality performance reviews. The latest report is now available: Quality Performance in the Immigration Division 2019-20 https://irb-cisr.gc.ca//reviews-au/Pages/id-qmi-19-20.aspx... Overall, the report findings show that the Immigration Division met the objectives the Board had set.

Every action, big or small, counts to improve and maintain our #mentalhealth. Now more than ever #BellLetsTalk #GCMentalHealth https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/

Our Immigration Division has issued a new Practice Notice on the submission of documents. Beginning on January 25, 2021, the ID will no longer be accepting documents delivered in-person to an IRB office. Please use email, fax or the MyCase portal instead. https://irb-cisr.gc.ca//Pag/id-pn-document-submission.aspx

Today Minister Mendicino announced that on December 14 we will begin accepting applications for permanent residence from refugee claimants who work in Canada’s ...health-care sector and provide direct care to patients. Applications will be accepted from December 14, 2020 until August 31, 2021. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca//ircc-announces-opening-date-of-spec

The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is now scheduling virtual hearings for all refugee protection claims. Refugee claimants who prefer to attend their hearing at an IRB office can request that the RPD book an on-site hearing. For more information, please consult the Practice Notice on Scheduling Virtual Hearings at the Refugee Protection Division. https://irb-cisr.gc.ca//procedures/Pages/rpd-pn-virtual-he

We are committed to implement the 11 recommendations stemming from the review of Chairperson’s Guideline 9: Proceedings Before the IRB Involving Sexual Orientation and Gender identity and Expression (SOGIE). As such, here is our implementation plan that will ensure that we continue to improve the Guideline and to promote a greater understanding of cases involving SOGIE. https://irb-cisr.gc.ca//sogie-guideline-implementation-rev https://irb-cisr.gc.ca//Pag/sogie-implementation-plan.aspx

We are dedicated to the fair and respectful treatment of individuals and are committed to the correct implementation of our Guidelines. In light of this, we have undertaken an 8-month review of the implementation of Chairperson’s Guideline 9: Proceedings Before the IRB Involving Sexual Orientation and Gender identity and Expression consult the full review. https://irb-cisr.gc.ca//sogie-guideline-implementation-rev

The Digitization Advisory Committee recently held a consultative meeting on our digitization vision and initiatives. Our ambitious digital agenda sees us simplifying our processes, enhancing the effectiveness of our exchange of information, and eventually offering the option of accessing all files electronically. The advisory committee is essential to the successful implementation of our vision. With the collaboration of our stakeholders, we are ensuring that the Board is responsive to the needs of those who appear before us and that our initiatives are user-centric in design. Thank you for helping us design our roadmap to the future!