Legal and policy resources

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is the tribunal that decides immigration and refugee cases. It follows the law, and uses other documents to help guide fair and consistent decisions.

Act, regulations and rules

The IRB makes decisions based on the law, regulations and rules that apply to immigration and refugee matters.

Policy instruments

The IRB also uses Chairperson’s Guidelines and selects decisions as jurisprudential guides to help members reach their decisions.

Procedures and​ practice notices

Procedures and Practice Notices help make sure processes are fair and efficient.

Legal resources

These papers outline key legal concepts or discuss procedural matters in immigration and refugee cases before the Board.​

Decisions

These are samples of IRB decisions that are of public interest.