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 Challenge to CERB Eligibility Decision
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Application
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a rejected refugee claim, emphasizing the need for objective evidence and a proper assessment of the claimants' circumstances.
Federal Court Sets Aside Unreasonable Rehabilitation Decision
The Federal Court found the decision on the applicant's rehabilitation application unreasonable because the delegate failed to properly assess the evidence presented by the applicant, leading to the decision being set aside and remitted for redetermination.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Denial of COVID Benefits
The Federal Court rejected a challenge to the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to deny eligibility for various COVID benefits. The court determined that the process was fair and the decision was reasonable because the claimant did not provide enough documentation to prove eligibility.
Federal Court Sets Aside CRA Decisions on Benefit Eligibility
The Federal Court ruled that a decision by the a person denying a claimant's eligibility for a person was unreasonable because it lacked clear reasoning and justification. This means the case will be reviewed again with a different officer.
Federal Court Orders Redetermination of Work Permit Decision Due to Unreasonable Ruling
In this case, the Federal Court granted a judicial review application challenging an immigration officer's refusal of a a person a person. The court found that the officer's decision was unreasonable because it lacked clear reasoning about why the applicant would not leave Canada at the end of her authorized stay.
Federal Court Upholds Res Judicata in Benefits Case
A person applied to the Federal Court to challenge a decision about their eligibility for disability benefits. The court found that the earlier decision was final and could not be revisited unless it would cause an injustice, which in this case did not apply.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CRB and CERB Eligibility
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge brought by an individual against decisions made by the Canada Revenue Agency (a person) regarding eligibility for CRB and CERB benefits. The court ruled that the applicant did not provide enough proof of income from dividends, which is necessary to qualify for these benefits.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Political Asylum Seeker
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of CRA's Refusal to Conduct Second Review
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of the Canada Revenue Agency's refusal to conduct a second review of a person's eligibility for CERB and CRB benefits. The court ruled that the refusal was reasonable and procedurally fair.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Vaccine Mandates
In 2026, the Federal Court dismissed a challenge to Vaccine Mandates, ruling that the claimant's Charter rights were not violated by the mandates. The court determined that the Vaccine Mandates did not constitute 'treatment' under section 12 of the Charter.
Federal Court Rejects CERB and CRB Second Review Request
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application brought by an individual challenging the Canada Revenue Agency's refusal to conduct a second review of their eligibility for CERB and CRB benefits. The court found that a person’s decision was reasonable as it adhered to statutory deadlines and procedural requirements.
Federal Court Rejects Vaccine Mandate Challenge
Federal Court Rejects Privacy Complaint Under PIPEDA
A person filed an application against a company under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) claiming that their personal data was mishandled. However, due to lack of clear evidence showing a breach, the Federal Court dismissed the claimant's case.
Federal Court Rejects PIPEDA Privacy Claim Due to Lack of Evidence
In a recent Federal Court case, an individual's application under PIPEDA was dismissed because they did not provide enough evidence to prove a violation of the act. The court ruled that the applicant failed to demonstrate that the organization had violated PIPEDA.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review: PRRA Officer Failed to Consider Country Conditions
The Federal Court granted judicial review of a negative Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (a person) decision, finding it unreasonable because the a person failed to adequately consider objective country condition evidence when assessing the claimant's risk of persecution upon return to Cuba. The court determined that a person with similar profiles had been imprisoned for their political activities.
Federal Court Partially Grants Summary Judgment Against RCMP
A class action lawsuit against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (a person) was partially successful. The court dismissed the claimant's motion for summary judgment on common issues but granted it in part, finding that a person employees are vicariously liable for certain misconduct by a person.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Study Permit Refusal
Federal Court Upholds Work Permit Refusal Due to Non-Compliance
Federal Court Dismisses Work Permit Refusal Appeal
A citizen of India applied for a Canadian work permit to be a general farm worker but was denied because he lacked relevant farming experience. The Federal Court dismissed his appeal, upholding the visa officer's decision that the applicant did not meet the requirements despite having some agricultural knowledge from living in Punjab.