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.
Refugee Claimant's Appeal Dismissed Due to Lack of Forward-Facing Risk
Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Bankruptcy Matters
Federal Court Rules Refugee Claim Ineligible Due to Previous US Claim
Federal Court Overturns Employee Suspension for Lack of Clear Instructions
Federal Court Rules IAD Lacks Jurisdiction on Humanitarian Grounds
In a recent decision, the Federal Court ruled that the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) lacked the authority to consider an application based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The court found that the IAD did not have the necessary jurisdiction to review the case.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Applications
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Application for Temporary Resident Status Restoration
Federal Court Rejects Appeal Over CERB Eligibility
The Federal Court rejected an appeal challenging the denial of eligibility for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). The Court ruled that the eligibility criteria in the legislation must be followed, even if the application forms suggest otherwise.
Federal Court Upholds Decision on Refugee Protection Application
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding the decision that the applicant had an internal flight alternative in Mérida, Mexico. The court found that the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to overturn the decision.
Judicial Review Grants Temporary Resident Visa Application
Federal Court Rejects Pre-Removal Risk Assessment Judicial Review Application
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of an officer's decision on a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment application. The court found the officer's decision reasonable, considering the claimant's immigration history and previous refugee claims.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application for Failure to Exhaust Remedies
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claimant's Judicial Review Application
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Eritrean Refugee Applicant
Federal Court Sets Aside Decision for Lack of Reasoning
Federal Court Orders New Decision in Immigration Case
A person applied for permanent residence and was told their application was incomplete because they did not submit certain documents. After submitting additional information, the decision was upheld without review of new evidence. The Federal Court ruled that this process was unfair and ordered a different officer to reconsider the case.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Due to Lack of Credibility
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application, upholding the denial of a refugee claim. The court determined that the applicant's testimony was not credible and did not sufficiently rebut the presumption of truthfulness.
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Permanent Residence on Humanitarian Grounds
The Federal Court dismissed a claim for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, upholding an immigration officer's decision. The Court found the decision was reasonable, justified, transparent, and intelligible.