Refugee Protection Division Rules (SOR/2012-256)

Marginal note:Claimant’s declarations

• 6 (1) The claimant must complete a Basis of Claim Form and sign and date the declaration set out in the form stating that

  • (a) the information given by the claimant is complete, true and correct; and

  • (b) the claimant understands that the declaration is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.

• Marginal note:Form completed without interpreter

  (2) If the claimant completes the Basis of Claim Form without an interpreter’s assistance, the claimant must sign and date the declaration set out in the form stating that they can read the language of the form and understand what information is requested.

• Marginal note:Interpreter’s declaration

  (3) If the claimant completes the Basis of Claim Form with an interpreter’s assistance, the interpreter must sign and date the declaration in the form stating that

  • (a) they are proficient in the language and dialect, if any, used, and were able to communicate effectively with the claimant;

  • (b) the completed Basis of Claim Form and all attached documents were interpreted to the claimant; and

  • (c) the claimant indicated that the claimant understood what was interpreted.