Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program

Remedy 8: Inquiry and Removal from Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)

There are three scenarios in which this remedy can be used. A tip involving war crimes can be received on a person in Canada who falls under IRPA; a criminal investigation may be re-directed in favor of pursuing this remedy; and it may be initiated when a person's citizenship is revoked for war crimes. Cost estimates were provided by CIC, CBSA and DOJ. In a simple case, where the person's refugee status is vacated, the Federal Court rules against the person, and the PRRA finds no risk of torture, the costs are estimated at $15,782. If however the PRRA finds there is a risk of torture, more steps are required, and the costs are estimated at $46,961.