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 Declares Study Permit Rejection Unreasonable
Federal Court Denies Claimant's Motion for Judicial Review Extension
The claimant asked the Federal Court for extra time to challenge the respondent's decision to cancel their licences. However, the court denied the request because the claimant did not provide enough evidence explaining why they waited so long to ask for the extension.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim
Federal Court Denies Claimant's Motion for Extension of Time and Interlocutory Injunction
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claims
The Federal Court dismissed a claim for judicial review of a decision rejecting refugee protection claims. The court found the evidence lacked credibility and did not establish a serious risk of persecution.
Federal Court Upholds Decision on Restoration Application for Different Authorization
In a recent Federal Court decision, an applicant challenged the refusal of their restoration application for a different authorization. The Court upheld the decision, emphasizing the consistency with statutory interpretation principles.
Federal Court Upholds Penalties for LMIA Violations
Federal Court Grants Default Judgment for Oil Pollution Cleanup Costs
Federal Court Rejects Start-Up Business Class Permanent Residence Claim
The Federal Court dismissed a claim for permanent residence under the Start-Up Business Class because the applicants did not provide enough evidence showing that essential parts of their business operations would be conducted in Canada.
Federal Court Rules IAD Lacks Jurisdiction in Misrepresentation Case
The Federal Court decided that the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) does not have the authority to hear appeals related to permanent residence applications that include humanitarian and compassionate (H and C) grounds after a misrepresentation finding. This decision was based on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Refugee Protection Claim
Federal Court Rejects Study Permit Extension Appeal
Federal Court Rejects Appeal of Humanitarian and Compassionate Application
Federal Court Partially Grants H&C Application Judicial Review
Federal Court Upholds Inadmissibility Decision for Refugee Claimant
Federal Court Rejects Writ of Mandamus for Gaza Refugees Seeking TRVs
Federal Court Orders Release of Redacted Historical Records
In a recent Federal Court decision, the court ordered the release of certain redacted pages of historical records about Canada's intelligence services. The court rejected the government's arguments that releasing the information would cause harm.