What was the most significant outcome of the Singh decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada?

A) It led to the creation of the Canadian Immigration Appeal Board.
B) It has created huge delays in the processing of refugee claims in Canada.
C) The definition of refugee was expanded to include a class of protected persons, thus honouring Canada's obligations under the Convention Against Torture.
D) A new refugee determination system had to be created to provide all asylum seekers with a full oral hearing on the merits of their claim.

Singh Decision

Landmark decision in refugee determination made by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1985; the decision protects the right of every refugee claimant to an oral hearing.

Supreme Court of Canada

The highest court in Canada, which serves as the final court of appeal and arbitrates over disputes concerning constitutional matters, federal and provincial legislation.

Convention Against Torture

United Nations international human rights agreement signed on December 10, 1984, as a commitment against the use of torture in their country for any reason; signatory nations also agree not to use any evidence obtained under torture and not to deport or return people to countries where they are at risk of being tortured.