- Guidelines on Detention (March 12, 1998) (was at http://www.irb.gc.ca/GUIDLINE/DETENTION%20REVIEW/index.htm)
- Women Refugee Claimants Fearing Gender-Related Persecution (November 13, 1996) (was at http://www.irb.gc.ca/guidline/women/default.htm)
- Child Refugee Claimants: Procedural and Evidentiary Issues (September 30, 1996) (was at http://www.irb.gc.ca/guidline/childref/default.htm)
- Civilian Non-Combatants Fearing Persecution in Civil War Situations (March 7, 1996) (was at http://www.irb.gc.ca/guidline/civilian/default.htm)
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