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 CRA's CRB Decision Unreasonable
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of CRB Eligibility Decision
In this case, a self-represented litigant successfully challenged a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency (a person) regarding their eligibility for the Canada Recovery Benefit. The Federal Court found that the a person officer's reasons for rejecting an invoice as proof of income were insufficiently explained and transparent.
Federal Court Sets Aside CRA Decision Due to Consumer Proposal Oversight
The Federal Court ruled that a decision made by the Canada Revenue Agency (a person) regarding an individual’s eligibility for benefits was unreasonable because it did not take into account the person's a person proposal under bankruptcy law. This means the a person must reconsider its decision in light of the legal requirements.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Request for Extension of Time to File Judicial Review
Federal Court Upholds Internal Flight Alternative for Refugees
Federal Court Declares Judicial Review of Deferral Request Moot
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Application as Moot
The claimant's request to stay their removal from Canada pending a decision on their a person was dismissed by the Federal Court as moot, since the event for which they sought deferral had already passed. The court found no practical effect and declined to hear the matter further.
Federal Court Rejects Application for Additional Immigration Points
In a recent Federal Court decision, the claimant's application for judicial review was dismissed. The court ruled that a valid Certificate of Qualification is required to claim additional Comprehensive Ranking System points, which the claimant did not possess.
Federal Court Denies Request for Late Judicial Review on Benefits Decision
The Federal Court denied a request by a person seeking to challenge a decision denying their eligibility for government benefits (CERB and CRCB) after missing the deadline. The court found that the claimant did not provide enough evidence or justification for the delay.
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Challenge Due to Lack of Evidence
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CRB Eligibility Decision
A self-employed financial advisor challenged a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency (a person) denying his eligibility for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). The Federal Court dismissed the challenge because the claimant did not provide sufficient evidence to prove his eligibility.
Federal Court Rejects Claimant’s Judicial Review Application on Immigration Points
A person seeking permanent resident status in Canada through the a person lost their case when they failed to show that an immigration officer's decision denying additional points was unreasonable or unfair. The Federal Court upheld the original decision.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Protection Claim Due to Lack of Persecution Risk Evidence
A mother and son seeking refugee protection in Canada were denied because they could not prove it would be unreasonable to move within their home country. The Federal Court upheld this decision after reviewing the case.
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Order for Immigration Application Delay
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Application Deadline Challenge
Federal Court Dismisses Work Permit Application Due to Deadline Miss
A person applied for a work permit but missed the deadline for previous eligibility requirements. As a result, their application was denied and they were unable to get a judicial review accepted by the Federal Court.
Federal Court Rejects Mandamus Application for Permanent Residence Delay
A person seeking a court order to speed up their permanent residence application was denied. The Federal Court ruled that delays in processing her application under specific immigration programs were reasonable due to government policies and priorities.