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 Overturns Immigration Decisions for Ignoring Evidence
The Federal Court overturned decisions refusing applications for permanent residence because the Officer ignored evidence provided by the applicants in response to a procedural fairness letter.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Application for Protection Due to Lack of Evidence
Federal Court Overturns Visa Officer's Refusal of Spousal Open Work Permit
The Federal Court overturned a visa officer's decision to refuse a spousal open work permit. The officer claimed there wasn't enough proof of the spouse's employment status. However, the Court found that the applicant had provided ample evidence, including a work permit, LMIA, and pay stubs, proving their spouse's employment in a high-skilled position.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Challenge to IFA Decision
Judicial Review Successful: ICP Decision Struck Down for Unreasonable Delay
Federal Court Rejects Request for Tax Relief Beyond 10-Year Limitation
The Federal Court denied a taxpayer's request for relief from interest and penalties on unpaid taxes, citing a 10-year limitation period and the taxpayer's history of non-compliance. The court ruled that the Minister's decision was reasonable and justified.
Federal Court Allows Tax Relief for Charitable Donors
Federal Court Orders New Determination Due to Procedural Fairness Issues
Federal Court Rejects Motion for Seized Vehicle Monitoring
Federal Court Upholds Genuine Marriage Test for Immigration Purposes
The Federal Court dismissed the application for judicial review, confirming that the marriage was not genuine and was entered primarily for immigration purposes, according to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Rezoning Decision
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application Against Public Safety Ministry
In a recent Federal Court decision, the application for judicial review was dismissed. The applicant, a public servant, had filed a grievance against an internal investigation process, but the court found that the decision was reasonable and dismissed the application.
Federal Court Sets Aside PRRA Refusal Due to Procedural Unfairness
The Federal Court found that the decision to refuse a PRRA application was procedurally unfair and unreasonable because the immigration officer required corroborative evidence without addressing any credibility concerns.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of H&C Application Due to Lack of Empathy
Federal Court Upholds Permanent Residence Refusal Due to Missing Docs
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application
In a recent Federal Court decision, a judicial review application was dismissed. The court ruled that the grievance decision was reasonable and procedurally fair, focusing on the reasonableness of the decision rather than the merits of the allegations.
Federal Court Sets Aside Decision on Best Interests of Child
The Federal Court ruled that the Immigration Officer's decision was flawed because it did not adequately consider the financial dependence of the child on the applicant. As a result, the Court overturned the decision and ordered a new assessment by a different officer.
Federal Court Grants Injunction Against Trademark Infringement
Federal Court Sets Aside Unreasonable Removal Deferral Denial
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim Judicial Review
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision by the Refugee Appeal Division refusing the applicant's appeal and confirming the Refugee Protection Division's decision to refuse the applicant's refugee protection claim.