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 of Appeal Upholds Board's Decision on Late Complaints
Federal Court of Appeal Denies Extension of Time Appeal
In this case, the Federal Court of Appeal denied an appeal requesting an extension of time to file a notice of appeal due to a significant delay. The court highlighted the necessity of providing a reasonable explanation for the delay and considered the potential prejudice to the respondents.
Federal Court of Appeal Rules Surgical Gloves Not Classifiable Under Tariff Item 9977.00.00
Federal Court Upholds Commissioner's Section 11 Powers After Tribunal Proceedings
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Commissioner can still use section 11 orders to gather information even after starting proceedings before the Tribunal. This decision clarifies the Commissioner's investigative powers and their continuation despite ongoing Tribunal cases.
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Religious Discrimination Complaint
Federal Court Upholds Interpretation of 'High Electric Field' in Patent Case
In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's interpretation of the term 'high electric field' in a patent infringement case involving French fry production technology. The Court determined that a skilled person in the relevant field would interpret the term as referring to electric fields within a specific voltage range.
Federal Court Rejects Request for Enhanced Costs in Tax Case
In a recent Federal Court of Appeal decision, the Crown requested enhanced costs for a tax case but was denied. The Court ruled that the standard tariff should apply, rejecting the Crown's request for higher costs.
Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Procurement Complaint
The Federal Court of Appeal rejected a claimant's challenge to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's decision on remedies in a procurement case. The claimant argued that the respondent's substitution of ship masters was improper, but the Court found the Tribunal's decision reasonable.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Tribunal's Denial of Pleading Amendments
The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from a decision of the Tribunal denying amendments to the pleadings. The Court held that the relevance of a prior internal investigation was not a basis for granting amendments if the amendments were irrelevant to the question of remedy.
Federal Court Upholds Commissioner's Decision on Wrongdoing Allegations
Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Alleged Misconduct by Provincial Court Officials
In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Federal Court does not have the authority to hear claims related to alleged misconduct by provincial court officials unless there is a clear federal law allowing it. The court emphasized that the Federal Court can only hear cases within its specific jurisdiction granted by federal statutes.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Denial of Production Order for Insufficient Justification
The Federal Court of Appeal rejected the Commissioner's appeal, confirming the lower court's decision to deny a production order because the Commissioner did not adequately justify the scope of the data request.
Charity Bias Allegations Lead to Further Searches and Disclosures
Federal Court of Appeal Reverses Lower Court's Extension of Time Decision
In a recent case, the Federal Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the Federal Court regarding an extension of time for filing a judicial review. The appeal court found that the original court had made mistakes in how it handled the motion, particularly in ensuring that both sides received proper notice. As a result, the case was sent back to the Federal Court for a fresh look.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds CRA Decision on CERB and CRB Eligibility
The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the Canada Revenue Agency's decision that denied a claimant's eligibility for CERB and CRB benefits because the claimant did not earn enough self-employment income.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Denial of Benefits Due to Insufficient Income
Federal Court Declares Litigant Vexatious Litigant
Federal Court of Appeal Partially Allows Patent Law Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal recently ruled on a patent law case involving water slide patents. The court decided that certain patent claims were invalid due to overbreadth and not infringed, but disagreed on the utility of the patents.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Second-Generation Residential School Abuse Claim
The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of a claim brought by a person alleging harm caused by second-generation effects of residential school abuse. The court ruled that the claim was barred by the comprehensive release in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA).