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 Orders Finalization of Permanent Residence Application Due to Unreasonable Delay
Federal Court Rejects Study Permit Application Due to Insufficient Financial Evidence
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application for judicial review after the claimant failed to provide clear evidence of the source of his financial resources. The court ruled that the claimant did not meet the requirements for a study permit due to insufficient evidence on the source of his funds.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Application for EI Benefits
Federal Court Rejects Claim Over PR Application Processing Delay
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Claim Over PR Application Delay
The Federal Court dismissed a Syrian refugee family's application for an Order of mandamus, ruling that the delay in processing their permanent residence application in Quebec was reasonable. The court considered the complexities of the program and the expected processing time.
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Certify Class Proceeding
Federal Court Rejects Motion Challenging Procedural Fairness
The Federal Court dismissed a motion brought by a self-represented litigant challenging procedural fairness in a judicial review application. The court found no evidence of bias or procedural unfairness.
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Permanent Residence Based on Humanitarian Grounds
The Federal Court rejected an application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, upholding the decision of the immigration officer. The court found that the officer's decision was reasonable and supported by the evidence.
Federal Court Dismisses Untimely Judicial Review Application
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CERB and CRB Eligibility
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging the Canada Revenue Agency's decision regarding the claimant's eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). The Court upheld the decision, finding it reasonable and the process fair.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Procedural Fairness Breach
Federal Court Rejects Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds Application
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Reconsideration Decision
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's attempt to review a decision on their application for permanent residency through a reconsideration process. The dismissal was due to the claimant's failure to properly pursue the initial judicial review application.
Federal Court Rejects Late Filed Grievance for Being Out of Time
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of Military Retirement Extension
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application filed by a military personnel seeking an extension of his compulsory retirement age. The court ruled that the decision was reasonable and procedurally fair.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Oral Hearing Denial
Federal Court Orders New Hearing for Refugee Appeal Due to Credibility Issues
The Federal Court ordered a new hearing for a a person appeal because the a person Appeal Division did not allow an oral hearing when there were serious questions about the claimant's credibility. The court ruled that this was unfair and against the law, requiring another panel to reconsider the case with an oral hearing.
Federal Court Rejects Application for Judicial Review on Military Service Extension
A retired a person member applied for judicial review after being denied an extension beyond their mandatory retirement age. The Federal Court found that the decision to deny this extension was reasonable based on the absence of special needs or operational demands requiring continued service.