Federal Court of Appeal case law
Judgments from the Federal Court of Appeal 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 Upholds Relevance Standard for Discovery Questions
Federal Court of Appeal Denies Interlocutory Injunction for Age Discrimination Policies
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Request for Time Extension and Funding
Appeal Dismissed: Competition Act Claim Rejected
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration and rejecting the claimant's claim under the Competition Act. The court ruled that since the promotional material clearly stated that fees and taxes remained payable, the claimant's allegations of false or misleading representations were unfounded.
Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Private Contractual Disputes
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Enhanced Costs Award Based on Conduct
Federal Court Upholds Cost Claims of Respondents
The Federal Court of Appeal reviewed and approved the costs claimed by the respondents, rejecting the appellant's objections. The court ruled that the costs awarded to the respondents were final and could not be contested.
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects EI Benefits Claim Due to Insufficient Hours
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Taxpayer's Appeal Over Assessment Period
Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Employment Insurance Misconduct Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal regarding employment insurance eligibility. The claimant argued that he was unfairly dismissed and should receive benefits. However, the court ruled that he was not eligible because he was dismissed for misconduct.
Federal Court of Appeal Allows Consideration of Duress in Immigration Cases
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Decision on Employee Misconduct
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Commission's Alternative Dispute Resolution Order
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal and application for judicial review, upholding the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's decision to order mandatory alternative dispute resolution for a broadcasting dispute.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Tax Liability Provisions
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled that sections 207.05 and 207.06 of the Income Tax Act impose a tax, not a penalty. The court upheld the Minister's discretion to waive or cancel tax liabilities within the framework of the Act's purposes.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Frivolous and Vexatious Claim
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Trademark Infringement Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal rejected an appeal challenging trademark infringement claims. The court ruled that the trademark registrations were clearly descriptive and deceptively misdescriptive of the associated goods or services, violating the Trademarks Act.
Federal Court Upholds Loss Pursuit Not Source of Income
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Lower Court's Decision on Motion to Strike
Federal Court Upholds Sanctions Against Family Members of Sanctioned Individuals
The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the Minister's decision to keep sanctions against the claimant's daughters. The claimant argued that the sanctions were illegal, but the Court disagreed, stating that the sanctions regulations do not require a 'sufficient link' to the foreign state's actions beyond being a family member of an associate.