Immigration & Refugee
Immigration & Refugee judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Conditional Sentence Orders Do Not Qualify for Statutory Stay in Removal Cases
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Breach of Procedural Fairness
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of Pre-Removal Risk Assessment Denial
Federal Court Rejects Protection Claim Based on Sexual Orientation
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Admit New Evidence in Immigration Case
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Application Judicial Review
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging the denial of an open work permit. The Court ruled that the applicant had not proven that the decision was unreasonable.
Federal Court Sets Aside Decision on Humanitarian Grounds
Federal Court Upholds Exclusion Under Refugee Convention
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application in Refugee Claim Case
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application, confirming that the original decision was reasonable and that procedural fairness was upheld. The case involved a refugee claimant who disputed the decision based on identity and citizenship issues.
Federal Court Grants Temporary Stay of Removal
Federal Court Sets Aside Refugee Appeal Decision
Federal Court Orders Redetermination of Refugee Claim
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Status Claim Due to Viable Internal Flight Alternatives
Federal Court Dismisses Moot Judicial Review Application
Federal Court Finds Refugee Appeal Decision Unreasonable Due to Improper Credibility Assessments
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Refugee Protection Status
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of PRRA Decision
Federal Court Orders Processing of Permanent Residency Application
The Federal Court granted a writ of mandamus compelling the processing of the claimant's permanent residency application within 90 days, finding the delay unreasonable and inadequately justified.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Application for Procedural Unfairness
The Federal Court rejected the claimant's application alleging procedural unfairness because the claimant failed to provide sufficient evidence showing a reasonable probability of a different outcome.