Federal Court case law
Judgments from the Federal Court with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Federal Court Sets Aside Refusal to Reopen Danger Opinion
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Request for Work Permit
Federal Court Rejects PRRA Judicial Review Claim
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit
Federal Court Orders Temperature Regulation in Prisons
The Federal Court granted a judicial review and ordered the installation of air conditioning in prison facilities to ensure safe and healthy conditions for inmates, as required by section 70 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review and Remands Case Due to Overlooked Evidence
In this case, the Federal Court granted judicial review and ordered the case to be reconsidered due to the decision-maker's failure to consider the claimant's evidence of overpayment. The court ruled that the decision-maker must adequately address all evidence presented by the claimant when determining eligibility for benefits.
Federal Court Upholds CHRT's Racial Discrimination Ruling But Strikes Down Order
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CRA's Pre-Enactment Tax Administration
Federal Court Overturns Decision Due to Unreasonable Ruling
Copyright Holder Wins Default Judgment Against Non-Responding Defendant
In a Federal Court case, a copyright holder successfully obtained a default judgment against a defendant who failed to respond to the claim. The defendant was found to have infringed on six original works, leading to a judgment in favour of the copyright holder.
Federal Court Upholds Refugee Appeal Division Decision
Federal Court Rejects Relief for T1135 Late Filing Penalties
The Federal Court rejected a couple's request for relief from penalties for filing their T1135 forms late. The court ruled that the couple did not show that circumstances beyond their control prevented them from filing on time. The court noted that the relevant information about penalties for late filing was readily available online.
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of Small Vessel Certification Requirements
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Transgender Inmate's Male Institution Transfer
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Strike Climate Change Laws Challenge
The Federal Court denied Canada's request to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its climate change laws. The court found that the lawsuit's claims about constitutional rights violations are valid and should proceed.
Federal Court Grants Stay of Removal for Claimants Seeking Judicial Review
The Federal Court granted a stay of removal for the claimants, who were facing deportation after unsuccessful refugee claims. The court ruled that the claimants were entitled to a statutory stay under section 231 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Federal Court Declares Patent Claims Invalid
The Federal Court declared that claims 10-12 of the 428 Patent are invalid due to insufficiency, dismissing the infringement claim. The Court found that the patent holder failed to prove the presence of all essential elements of the claims in the accused products.