An investigation found that the Member did not breach the Code of Conduct for Members of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (the Code). The Complainant, counsel for an appellant in an Immigration Appeal Division case, alleged that a member acted disrespectfully by attributing a party's absence after a break to professional neglect. As the allegation concerned the Member's conduct, it was investigated.
The Ombudsperson found no evidence that the Member accused the Complainant of neglect or behaved in a disrespectful manner. The Member's tone throughout the hearing was professional and composed. The Chairperson agreed with the findings and concluded there were no breaches of the Code.