Section 169 — Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Decisions and reasons

In the case of a decision of a Division, other than an interlocutory decision: the decision takes effect in accordance with the rules; reasons for the decision must be given; the decision may be rendered orally or in writing, except a decision of the Refugee Appeal Division, which must be rendered in writing; if the Refugee Protection Division rejects a claim, written reasons must be provided to the claimant and the Minister; written reasons for the decision must be provided to the person who is the subject of the decision and to the Minister in circumstances provided for in the rules of the Board or if the person or the Minister requests them within 10 days after notice of the decision is provided; and 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.