An immigration officer issues a report stating that a refugee claimant is inadmissible on security grounds. The report is then referred to the IRB. Who will have the burden of proof at the hearing?

The refugee claimant is not responsible for proving their admissibility in cases where the Minister has issued a report of inadmissibility. Instead, the claimant's role is to respond to the evidence presented by the Minister and to provide their own information to counter the claims made against them. This distinction is vital to ensure that claimants are not unfairly burdened in defending their right to remain in the country.

While the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) may provide information and intelligence related to security risks, it does not hold the burden of proof in the IRB hearing. CSIS's role is primarily as a source of information, not as a party responsible for establishing the grounds of inadmissibility.

The immigration officer who issues the inadmissibility report does not carry the burden of proof at the hearing. The officer's role is to present the report and its findings, but once it is referred to the IRB, the responsibility to prove inadmissibility lies with the Minister.