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Designation and Delegation by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Immigration And Refugee Protection Regulations – Amendment
Pursuant to subsection 6(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the designations of persons authorized to act as officers under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations are hereby amended in accordance with the attached Schedule.
Pursuant to subsection 6(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the delegations to persons authorized to exercise the powers, duties, or functions of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations are hereby amended in accordance with the attached Schedule.
This document amends the “Delegations and Designations under the responsibility of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness” instrument dated March 25, 2011.
Dated at Ottawa, Province of Ontario, this …… day of ………………, 2012.
Vic Toews
Minister
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Schedule
| Item | Act and/or Regulations Reference Section | Description of Power | Delegates / Designated Officials |
|---|---|---|---|
133. |
A58(1)(c) |
Delegated authority - Inquire into a reasonable suspicion that the permanent resident or the foreign national detained is inadmissible on grounds of security, or for violating human or international rights, serious criminality, criminality or organized criminality |
CBSA: Domestic Regions:
National Headquarters:
|
134. |
A58(1)(d) |
Delegated authority - Form an opinion whether the identity of the foreign national – other than a designated foreign national who was 16 years of age or older on the day of the arrival that is the subject of the designation in question - may be established.
|
CBSA: Domestic Regions:
|
173. |
A55(3.1)(a) |
Designated authority – Detain, on their entry into Canada, a foreign national who is designated as a designated foreign national pursuant to subsection 20.1(1).
|
CBSA: Domestic Regions:
|
174. |
A55(3.1)(b) |
Designated authority – Arrest and detain without a warrant a foreign national who, after their entry into Canada, becomes a designated foreign national pursuant to subsection 20.1(1).
|
CBSA: Domestic Regions:
Peace Officers as defined in the Criminal code |
175. |
A55(3.1)(b) |
Designated authority – Issue a warrant for the arrest and detention of a foreign national who, after their entry into Canada, becomes a designated foreign national pursuant to subsection 20.1(1).
|
CBSA: Domestic Regions:
National Headquarters:
|
176.
|
A57.1(3)
|
Designated authority – Bring a designated foreign national before the Immigration Division for a detention review. |
CBSA: Domestic Regions:
Security Guards contracted by the CBSA |
177. |
A58(1)(e) |
Delegated authority - Form the opinion that the identity of the foreign national who is a designated foreign national and who was 16 years of age or older on the day of the arrival that is the subject of the designation in question has not been established. |
CBSA: Domestic Regions:
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For more information
- Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
- The Red-Tape Reduction Action Plan
- The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.
