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 for Expedited Hearing on Immigration Case
In a recent Federal Court decision, an applicant's request to speed up the hearing of an application for judicial review was denied. The court ruled that the applicant had not shown exceptional circumstances that warranted faster treatment.
Federal Court Upholds CERB Decision, Declares CRB Unfair
The Federal Court upheld the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to deny CERB benefits, finding it reasonable and procedurally fair. However, the Court declared the denial of CRB benefits unfair because the claimant was not given a fair opportunity to respond.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Refugee Appeal Decision
The Federal Court granted judicial review of the Refugee Appeal Division's decision, finding it unreasonable due to an analytical gap in its reasoning regarding the applicant's safety in relocation to Biratnagar.
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Appeal
Federal Court Rejects Stay of Removal Motion
Federal Court Grants Stay of Removal Pending Judicial Review
Federal Court Quashes Invalid Invoice Decision
The Federal Court ruled that an invoice issued to an elected official was invalid because it did not follow the proper procedures outlined in the Financial Administration Law. This decision impacted the official's ability to run for re-election.
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Strike Trademark Evidence
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Insufficient Reasons
Federal Court Upholds Denial of CRBA Benefits Due to Lack of Documentation
The Federal Court upheld the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to deny CRBA benefits to a claimant because the claimant failed to provide adequate documentation proving both the minimum income requirement and the income reduction requirement related to COVID-19.
Federal Court Dismisses Claimant's Motion for Extension and Reconsideration
Federal Court Overturns Unreasonable Decision on CERB Eligibility
Federal Court Rejects Military Police Complaints Disclosure Claims
Federal Court Rejects Disability Entitlement Claim
Federal Court Upholds Termination of Refugee Status After Voluntary Returns
Federal Court Upholds Rejection of Permanent Residency Application
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding an officer's decision that rejected a permanent residency application due to a lack of genuine employment offer. The officer found that the employment offer was not genuine because no specific reasons were given for why a 16.5-year-old youth required full-time care.
Federal Court Rules Against Individual for Trademark Infringement
Federal Court Quashes CERB Denial Due to Insufficient Documentation Consideration
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Negative Refugee Decision
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to a negative decision by the Refugee Protection Division regarding refugee status. The Court ruled that the claimant did not prove the decision was unreasonable.