Refugee Reform Portal 

On June 28, Bill C-31, the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act, received Royal Assent. This Act amends both the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Balanced Refugee Reform Act. While no official date for the coming into force of the relevant provisions of both these Acts has been provided, the IRB is working diligently to ensure it is ready to implement the changes that result, when required. The new law establishes a Refugee Appeal Division within the IRB.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions regarding refugee reform and its impact on the IRB, please consult our FAQ page. If it does not contain the information you require, please contact us, as this may assist us in updating this page to ensure that it continues to address the evolving needs of interested parties.

Stay Informed

If you wish to be kept informed of the release of all reform related news on our Web site, we encourage you to subscribe to our Reform News feed .     

Related Links

• Making Canada's Asylum System Faster and Fairer - New Asylum System Comes into Force December 15, 2012
• Information Sheet - Self-Represented Claimants at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
• Moving ahead with Refugee Reform
• Bill C-11: The Balanced Refugee Reform Act
• Changes at the IRB
• The Refugee Appeal Division
• Designated Countries of Origin
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)