Section 138 — Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Powers of peace officer

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. 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.