Canadian Refugee Procedure/169 - Decisions and Reasons

IRPA Section 169

The legislative provision reads:

Decisions and reasons
169 In the case of a decision of a Division, other than an interlocutory decision:
(a) the decision takes effect in accordance with the rules;
(b) reasons for the decision must be given;
(c) the decision may be rendered orally or in writing, except a decision of the Refugee Appeal Division, which must be rendered in writing;
(d) if the Refugee Protection Division rejects a claim, written reasons must be provided to the claimant and the Minister;
(e) if the person who is the subject of proceedings before the Board or the Minister requests reasons for a decision within 10 days of notification of the decision, or in circumstances set out in the rules of the Board, the Division must provide written reasons; and
(f) the period in which to apply for judicial review with respect to a decision of the Board is calculated from the giving of notice of the decision or from the sending of written reasons, whichever is later.

For commentary, see RPD Rule 67 and RAD Rule 50

See: Canadian Refugee Procedure/RPD Rules 67-68 - Decisions and Canadian Refugee Procedure/RAD Rules Part 3 - Rules Applicable to All Appeals#RAD Rules 50-51: Decisions.