The terms and definitions in this glossary are from the Dictionary of Terms produced by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program.
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Port of Entry (POE)Legal point of entry into Canada, staffed by IRCC employees. Most POEs are at international airports, legal border crossing checkpoints with the United States and at lake and coastal seas ports | |
Prima FacieA Latin expression meaning on its first encounter or at first sight. It signifies that on first examination, a matter appears to be self-evident and, unless rebutted, would be sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact (Wikipedia). | |
Principal agreementThe Agreement negotiated between IRCC and the SAH Community | |
Principal ApplicantFor a single applicant, it is that one person. For spouses, common law partners including those with children, it is the person with the strongest claim to persecution. | |