Representation for Immigrants and Refugee Claimants

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Table 7
Assistance or Representation Needed for Immigration Inquiries

		Type of Representation
Respondent Group[24]	Number of Respondents	Lawyer	Paralegal or Consultant	Non-legal[25]	None	No Comment
Lawyers	26	16	1	0	0	9
NGO	16	4	2	0	0	10
Paralegals and Consultants	12	1	6	0	0	5
CIC	21	8	1	1	5	6
IRB	35	2	0	0	0	33
Total	110	31	10	1	5	63

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• [24] Responses from individuals who have been involved in inquiries indicate such a complete lack of understanding of the process that they have not been included in Table 5.

• [25] Respondents counted in this category suggested that all that is required is someone who can provide general support and assistance for the person who is the subject of the inquiry, as opposed to actively representing that person.

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