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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (S.C. 2001, c. 27)

Act current to 2026-06-21 and last amended on 2026-03-26. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Minor children

 For the purposes of this Division, it is affirmed as a principle that a minor child shall be detained only as a measure of last resort, taking into account the other applicable grounds and criteria including the best interests of the child.

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