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 Dismisses Judicial Review Application Due to Non-Compliance
In an immigration case, the Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review because the applicant did not follow the Court's protocol and failed to prove a solicitor-client relationship.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on CERB and CRB Denial
The Federal Court granted an application for judicial review, overturning the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to deny the claimant's applications for CERB and CRB benefits. The Court found the decision unreasonable due to insufficient analysis of the evidence presented.
Federal Court Upholds PRRA Decision Despite Mental Health Concerns
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Refugee Protection Claim
Federal Court Rejects EI Overpayment Write-off Request
The Federal Court rejected a claimant's request to have an overpayment of Employment Insurance sickness benefits written off. The Court ruled that the overpayment did not meet the conditions for a write-off under the Employment Insurance Regulations, despite the claimant's argument that the overpayment was due to an administrative error.
Federal Court Upholds RAD's Decision on Internal Flight Alternative
Federal Court Awards Lump Sum Costs for Complex Commercial Litigation
Federal Court Upholds Work Permit Refusal Due to Insufficient Evidence
Federal Court Rejects H&C Application Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review of a humanitarian and compassionate application because the claimant did not provide credible evidence to support his sexual orientation and the hardship he would face if returned to Nigeria.
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Refugee Protection
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Refugee Claim Decision
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review Application Over Lack of Credible Evidence
Federal Court Rejects Motion to Amend and Extend Time Limit
Study Permit Application Rejected Due to Procedural Fairness Issues
The Federal Court granted a judicial review, overturning an Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada officer's decision to deny a study permit application. The officer's refusal was based on procedural fairness issues, as the officer made credibility findings without allowing the applicant to respond.
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Claim Over PR Application Delay
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Tax Relief on Interest Penalties
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application for judicial review, ruling that the Minister's denial of relief for interest and penalties was reasonable. The Court considered the claimant's ability to pay and the previous relief granted.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application for Canada Recovery Benefit
Federal Court Allows Appeal to Reinstated Trademark Registration
Federal Court Quashes CERB and CRCB Ineligibility Decisions
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Application Due to Insufficient Language Evidence
The Federal Court rejected a work permit application because the applicant did not provide enough proof of their language skills. The Court ruled that the applicant needed to show clear evidence of meeting the language requirements set by the Labour Market Impact Assessment.