Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

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

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Act current to October 30th, 2007

Attention: See coming into force provision and notes, where applicable.

138. (1) An officer, if so authorized, has the authority and powers of a peace officer — including those set out in sections 487 to 492.2 of the Criminal Code — to enforce this Act, including any of its provisions with respect to the arrest, detention or removal from Canada of any person.

Temporary assistants

(2) An officer may, in cases of emergency, employ a person to assist the officer in carrying out duties under this Act. That person has the authority and powers of the officer for a period of no more than 48 hours, unless approved by the Minister.


Last updated: 2007-11-09		Important Notices