Cases: Calgary and Immigration

cases: The majority of cases dealt with by the tribunal involve people trying to bring spouses and other family members to Canada, according to CBC. It also hears cases of permanent residents, refugees and others who have been ordered out of the country. The Immigration Appeal Division a tribunal that hears rejected family-class immigration cases is experiencing a dramatic reduction in board members. MORE CALGARY NEWS Grizzly bears near Calgary prompt wildlife groups to install electric fenceMORE CALGARY NEWS Brian Burke on arenas, tax breaks and moving the Calgary Flames to Quebec According to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada IRB 11 federally-appointed judges should be hearing appeals in Calgary and Vancouver for the entire western region. The Privy Council Office, which took over the appointment process last year, tells CBC News there is one full-time and one part-time position in Vancouver and one member in Calgary. But as of June 16, the IRB says it will be down to just one judge in each city. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.