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 Application for Right to Counsel in Immigration Processes
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Refugee Status
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision denying refugee status. The court concluded that the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claims of persecution and that the decision respected procedural fairness.
Federal Court Upholds Visa Refusal Over Consistency Concerns
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Unreasonable CERB Eligibility Decision
Federal Court dismisses judicial review of inadmissibility decision
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Work Permit Refusals
The Federal Court granted an application for judicial review, setting aside decisions regarding work permit refusals and remitting the matter for redetermination by a different decision-maker. The court found the decisions unreasonable and lacking justification.
Federal Court Rejects Appeal Against Immigration Decision
The Federal Court rejected an appeal challenging an immigration officer's decision to deny a humanitarian and compassionate application. The court found that the officer's decision was reasonable based on the evidence presented and the relevant legal standards.
Federal Court Sets Aside RAD Decision on Internal Flight Alternative
The Federal Court found the RAD's decision unreasonable for failing to properly consider evidence of persecution risk. The Court noted that the RAD did not adequately address the links between the claimant's experiences and those of her family members, nor did it fully consider the evidence regarding the motivations of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel to persecute the claimant and her family in Mérida.
Federal Court Rejects Motion for Reconsideration in Immigration Case
In an immigration case, the Federal Court rejected a motion for reconsideration filed by the claimant. The court ruled that Rule 397 of the Federal Courts Rules does not apply to the claimant's arguments.
Federal Court Sets Aside Unreasonable Refugee Appeal Decision
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CRA's Rejection of Employee's Individual Feedback Request
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Refugee Appeal Division's Internal Flight Alternative Decision
Federal Court Approves Settlement for Data Breach Victims
The Federal Court approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit involving data breaches in government websites. The settlement recognizes the unauthorized access to personal and financial information of class members and grants compensation.
Federal Court Grants Partial Confidentiality Under Competition Act
The Federal Court granted partial confidentiality for certain documents submitted by the respondent under the Competition Act, rejecting full sealing due to the lack of demonstrated serious risk to important interests.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Status Claim Due to Lack of Credibility
Federal Court Rejects Taxpayer's Remission Application
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Challenge to Employment Insurance Overpayment Denial
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's attempt to challenge the Commission's refusal to write off her overpaid employment insurance debt. The court ruled that the Commission did not have the authority to write off the overpayment, which arose from the claimant's misrepresentation in her application forms.
Federal Court Rejects Appeal Over Incomplete Police Certificate in Permanent Residence Application
Federal Court Rejects Removal Deferral Request
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim as Unfounded
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application, upholding the decision that the claimant's refugee claim was manifestly unfounded due to lack of credible evidence and inconsistencies in testimony and documents.