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 Challenge to CRB and CERB Eligibility
Federal Court Denies Stay of Removal Motion
Federal Court Orders Minister to Decide Admissibility Within 90 Days
Federal Court Awards Costs Despite Haiti Sanctions
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Application for Judicial Review
The Federal Court dismissed a worker's application for judicial review of a decision denying his Employment Insurance benefits. The court ruled that the worker's failure to provide proper notice of his absences constituted misconduct, disqualifying him from benefits.
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Claim for Visa Processing Delay
Federal Court Overturns Study Permit Denial for Lack of Justification
The Federal Court overturned a decision to deny a study permit application because the decision lacked sufficient reasoning and did not adequately consider the applicant's evidence. The court found the decision unreasonable and ordered it to be reconsidered.
Federal Court Partially Grants Judicial Review for Family Sponsorship Application
In a recent Federal Court case, a family's application for sponsorship was partially granted. The Court allowed the application for one member but dismissed the claims for others, emphasizing the importance of family reunification in Canada.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Immigration Decision
The Federal Court granted a judicial review of an immigration officer's decision, finding it unreasonable because the officer failed to properly assess the applicant's establishment in Canada and the best interests of the applicant's children.
Federal Court Upholds Temporary Resident Permit Refusal
The Federal Court upheld an immigration officer's decision to refuse a temporary resident permit for a child. The court found the decision reasonable, emphasizing the best interests of the child and addressing potential trafficking risks.
Federal Court Sets Aside H and C Application Decision
The Federal Court overturned an officer's decision to refuse a humanitarian and compassionate application for permanent residence, ruling that the decision was unreasonable and did not meet the standard of reasonableness.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Mandamus Application Due to Suspension of Designated Organization
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Refugee Claimants
Federal Court Upholds Decision on Internal Flight Alternative for Mexican Claimant
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Refugee Protection Decision
The Federal Court granted judicial review of a decision by the Refugee Protection Division, finding that the Division made errors in assessing risks from racially motivated attacks and failed to consider the cumulative effect of discrimination faced by the applicants.
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to Admissibility Hearings Based on Organized Criminality
Federal Court Rules Limitation Periods Do Not Apply to Citizenship Revocation
The Federal Court ruled that the limitation periods under the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act and the Federal Courts Act do not apply to the statutory revocation process under the Citizenship Act. This means that the action to revoke citizenship based on false representation or fraud is not subject to a time limit for filing the claim.