In terms of the process, the IRB only has jurisdiction to adjudicate refugee claims and appeals made within Canada. We determine those refugee claims that are first determined eligible by either the Canada Border Services Agency or the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. Once they're determined to be eligible, once they're within Canada, they are referred to the IRB and we can start the refugee determination process.
On February 22nd, 2021. See this statement in context.