Federal Court case law

Federal Court Declares Benefit Eligibility Decisions Unreasonable and Procedurally Unfair

Federal Court Orders $65,000 in Damages for Unjustified Force Against Inmate

The Federal Court ruled that an inmate was wrongfully subjected to excessive force by correctional officers and awarded him $65,000 in damages. The court emphasized the need for proportionality in the use of force and recognized the violation of the inmate's constitutional rights.

Federal Court Rejects Requirement for Spousal Sponsorship Decision Before Removal

In a recent Federal Court decision, the court rejected a claimant's request for a decision on a spousal sponsorship application before being removed from Canada. The court determined that the claimant did not meet the necessary criteria for obtaining declaratory relief or a writ of mandamus, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security checks during the immigration process.

Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of Exclusion Order

Judicial Review Granted for Improper Assessment of H&C Application

Federal Court Strikes Out Application for Mandamus

In a recent Federal Court decision, an application for mandamus was struck out because the applicant failed to show a legal basis for the requested relief, including the disclosure of financial records and prohibition of withdrawals.

Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Translation Errors in Refugee Hearing

The Federal Court granted a judicial review of a Colombian family's refugee claim due to translation errors during the hearing. The court found that these errors affected the credibility assessment and granted the review to a different decision-maker.

Federal Court Adjusts Costs in Judicial Review Case

In a recent Federal Court case, the Court assessed and adjusted the claimed costs in a judicial review proceeding. The assessment officer reviewed the claimed costs and made adjustments according to the Court's previous decision and applicable case law.

Federal Court Rejects Rule 74 for Common Procedural Objections

In a recent Federal Court case, the judge rejected the use of Rule 74 to remove a document from the Court file. Instead, the judge directed the parties to address common procedural objections through motions to strike or preliminary objections.

Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Visa Refusal

Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of PRRA Decision

Federal Court Rejects PRRA Judicial Review Application

The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging a negative Pre-Removal Risk Assessment decision. The court ruled that the applicant did not provide enough personalized evidence to prove a risk of persecution or harm if returned to Egypt.

Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Immigration Decision

Federal Court dismisses judicial review of PRRA decision

The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review challenging a decision that found the applicants would not face a risk of harm if returned to Sweden. The court ruled that the decision was reasonable and procedurally fair.

Federal Court Upholds Start-up Visa Program Refusal

Federal Court Overturns Decision to Deny Permanent Resident Status Due to Inadequate Consideration of Health

Federal Court Overturns Immigration Decision for Ignoring International Law

Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for H&C Grounds Application

Federal Court Upholds Work Permit Refusal Due to Lack of Economic Ties

Claimant Wins Passing Off Case Against Respondents Over Multicultural Events Trademark

In a recent Federal Court case, the claimant successfully proved passing off under paragraph 7(b) of the Trademarks Act against multiple respondents over the use of a trademark associated with multicultural events and restaurant promotions. The respondents were ordered to stop using the trademark and were required to pay damages and costs to the claimant.