(Global News) Canada’s refugee board has rejected the federal government’s latest attempt to deport an alleged senior member of the Iranian regime found living in the country.
The Canada Border Services Agency accuses the Iranian national of holding a high-ranking position in the government of the Islamic Republic.
But following a hearing held behind closed doors, the Immigration and Refugee Board declined to issue a deportation order, according to the CBSA.
The decision is the first to go against the federal government since it vowed to ban senior Iranian officials from Canada.
The IRB refused to release a copy of the ruling to Global News or identify the Iranian citizen.
