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 Rejects Refugee Claim Due to Lack of Evidence
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claimant's Judicial Review of Internal Flight Alternative Decision
The Federal Court rejected a refugee claimant's attempt to challenge the Refugee Appeal Division's decision through judicial review. The Court found that the claimant had not provided sufficient evidence to question the reasonableness of the decision.
Federal Court Upholds TRV Refusal Due to Insufficient Financial Evidence
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding the decision to refuse a temporary resident visa due to insufficient evidence regarding the origin of the funds submitted by the applicant. The court found that the officer was justified in refusing the visa application because the applicant failed to provide adequate supporting documentation to confirm the availability of funds.
Federal Court Rejects CERB Eligibility Challenge
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Permanent Residence Under Temporary Public Policy
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, ruling that the claimant did not meet the eligibility criteria for permanent residence under the Temporary Public Policy. The Court found that the claimant's work experience did not align with the eligible occupation requirements.
Federal Court Grants Stay on Privacy Breach Class Action
The Federal Court granted a stay of a privacy breach class action, suspending the case until a final decision is made on disability pensions by Veterans Affairs Canada. The stay was ordered under the Pension Act, s. 111(2).
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for CERB and CRB Eligibility
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Refusal Judicial Review
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Status Claim Due to Lack of Credible Evidence
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Employment Insurance Denial
Federal Court Rejects Discrimination Claim Against Financial Institution
Federal Court Rejects PRRA Judicial Review Application
The Federal Court dismissed an application for leave and judicial review of a PRRA decision. The court found that the officer's assessment of the applicants having an available internal flight alternative and not requiring a hearing was reasonable.
Federal Court Struck Down Applications Seeking Judicial Review of Provincial Nominee Program Decisions
The Federal Court dismissed applications seeking judicial review of decisions made by a provincial nominee program, ruling that such decisions are not subject to federal court jurisdiction under the Federal Courts Act.