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 Rejects Motion to Strike CRB Eligibility Review Application
The Federal Court dismissed a motion by the a person a person of Canada seeking to strike an application for judicial review of letters from the a person regarding eligibility for Canada Recovery Benefits. The court found that the second letter confirming ineligibility could be subject to judicial review if it affected legal rights or caused prejudice.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CRA's Denial of Pandemic Relief Benefits
A self-employed person who received pandemic-related income support during the COVID-19 period challenged a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency (a person) denying further benefits. The Federal Court dismissed the application, ruling that the a person's decision was reasonable and procedurally fair based on the evidence provided.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Attempt to Revive Appeal Outside Time Limit
The claimant tried to restart an appeal that they had previously withdrawn. However, the court decided against allowing the appeal to proceed because the claimant did not show exceptional circumstances that would allow the appeal to be revived outside the time limit.
Federal Court Sets Aside Admissibility Decision Due to Procedural Fairness Breach
Federal Court Sets Aside PRRA Decision Due to Inadequate Risk Analysis
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Work Permit Denial Based on Insufficient Evidence Consideration
Federal Court Rejects Study Permit Application for Insufficient Evidence
The Federal Court dismissed an application for a study permit because the claimant did not provide enough evidence to prove his financial capacity and intention to leave Canada after completing his studies.
Federal Court Orders Redetermination of PRRA with Abeyance Consideration
The Federal Court ruled that a decision refusing a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) must be reconsidered. The court found the original analysis insufficient and ordered a new assessment, considering if the PRRA should wait for another application's outcome first.
Federal Court Dismisses Study Permit Refusal Appeal
A person from Cameroon applied for a study permit but was refused by an immigration officer. They then tried to challenge this decision in court, but their case was dismissed because they did not provide enough proof that they could afford to study and live in Canada as planned.
Federal Court Overturns Unreasonable Work Permit Denial
In this case, the Federal Court found that an immigration officer’s refusal of a work permit application was unreasonable. The court emphasized that the genuineness of a job offer should be assessed based on its terms and needs rather than assumptions about the employer's address.
Federal Court dismisses refugee protection claim
Federal Court Grants Interlocutory Injunction for Transgender Woman
The Federal Court granted an interlocutory injunction to transfer a transgender woman to a more suitable correctional institution pending the completion of her intake assessment. The court found that the decision was unreasonable and the applicant faced irreparable harm.
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Strike CRB Eligibility Review
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Benefit Eligibility Decision
Federal Court Rejects Late Second Review Request for CRB Eligibility
Federal Court Dismisses Refugee Claim Due to Access to Permanent Residency in South Africa
The Federal Court dismissed a refugee claim by citizens of Türkiye who were denied protection because they had access to permanent residency in South Africa with similar rights to nationals. The court found that the a person Division’s decision was reasonable and followed established legal principles.
RCMP Officer's Appeal Revival Denied by Federal Court
A member of the a person tried to restart an appeal they had earlier ended but was unsuccessful. The Federal Court ruled that there were no special reasons allowing for a late appeal or extending the deadline.
Permanent Residence Application Rejected Unreasonably
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review Application on Admissibility Decision
A person challenging their inadmissibility status under Canadian immigration law won part of their case but lost other parts. The Federal Court allowed the judicial review application but did not grant a a person stay of proceedings.
Federal Court Sets Aside Delegate Decision in Refugee Case
In this case, the Federal Court ruled that the government's a person to deport a a person based on security concerns was unreasonable. The court set aside the a person and ordered it to be reviewed again by another official. This outcome means the claimant can remain in Canada until the new review is completed.