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 of IAD Family Class Sponsorship Decision
The claimant's attempt to challenge a refusal by an immigration officer through the courts was unsuccessful. The Federal Court upheld the decision, stating that her father failed to declare her as a non-accompanying dependent in his initial permanent residence application, thus excluding her from sponsorship under specific regulations.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Procedural Fairness Issue
The Federal Court granted an application for judicial review of a negative Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) decision. The court found that the officer breached procedural fairness by failing to provide notice and an opportunity to respond when considering an internal flight alternative.
Federal Court Denies Extension for Benefit Eligibility Appeal
The Federal Court denied an extension requested by someone seeking judicial review of a decision denying their application for benefits from the Canada a person Agency (a person). The court found that the claimant did not provide sufficient evidence or reasons to justify extending the time limit set by law.
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of Internal Flight Alternative Decision
In this case, the Federal Court dismissed an appeal against a decision by the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) regarding whether refugees could safely relocate to another part of their home country instead of seeking asylum abroad. The court ruled that the RAD's analysis was reasonable and based on proper evidence.
Federal Court Rejects Extension Request for Judicial Review
Federal Court Upholds Refugee Appeal Division's Internal Flight Alternative Decision
Federal Court Grants PRRA Appeal Due to Procedural Unfairness
A person seeking protection from removal under Canada’s immigration laws had their case reviewed by the Federal Court. The court found that while the decision was reasonable, it breached procedural fairness because the officer did not give proper notice or a chance for input regarding an alternative location in Mexico where they could be safe.
Federal Court Dismisses CERB Eligibility Challenge
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging a decision by a Canada Revenue Agency officer regarding the applicant's eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The court found the decision reasonable, as it was justified, intelligible, and transparent.
Federal Court Rules Officer's Decision Unreasonable for Ignoring Consumer Proposal
Federal Court Overturns CRA Decision on CRB Eligibility
The Federal Court overturned a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding an applicant's eligibility for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). The Court determined that the CRA's rejection of the applicant's income proof was unreasonable and lacked sufficient justification.
Federal Court Upholds Refusal of Restoration Applications
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of CRA Decision on CERB and CRCB Eligibility
The Federal Court dismissed a dental hygienist's application to review a Canada Revenue Agency (a person) decision denying her eligibility for CERB and CRCB benefits. The court ruled that the a person's decision was reasonable due to lack of evidence provided by the applicant.
Federal Court Rejects CERB Ineligibility Appeal
A self-represented litigant challenged a Canada Revenue Agency (a person) decision denying their eligibility for CERB benefits. The Federal Court dismissed the challenge, ruling that the a person's reasoning was reasonable given the documentation provided by the applicant.
Federal Court Rejects Restoration Application Beyond 90-Day Period
In a recent case, the Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging the refusal to restore temporary resident status and issue work permits. The court ruled that applicants must submit their applications within the prescribed 90-day period under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Federal Court Sets Aside Tax Decision for Redetermination
The Federal Court ruled that a tax decision by the Minister of National Revenue should be reconsidered after further information is provided. This case involves an advance pricing arrangement program where interest relief was denied.
Federal Court Dismisses CERB and CRCB Denial Appeal
Federal Court Overturns Tax Relief Denial and Orders Redetermination
The Federal Court overturned a decision by the Minister of National Revenue denying tax relief and ordered the case to be reviewed again by a different official, giving the applicant a chance to submit additional information.
Federal Court Grants Production Order for Security Investigation
Federal Judge Grants CSIS Production Order for National Security Investigation
In this case, a Federal Court judge approved a request by a person for a production order under the a person Act. The order was granted to help investigate a potential threat to national security, as there were reasonable grounds to believe specific information could assist in the investigation.
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of CRB Denial
A person seeking benefits under the CRB program successfully challenged a denial by the a person. The Federal Court ruled that the decision was unreasonable because it did not properly account for the claimant's reduced working hours during the pandemic.