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 Claimant's Application for Procedural Unfairness
The Federal Court rejected the claimant's application alleging procedural unfairness because the claimant failed to provide sufficient evidence showing a reasonable probability of a different outcome.
Federal Court Orders Processing of Permanent Residency Application
The Federal Court granted a writ of mandamus compelling the processing of the claimant's permanent residency application within 90 days, finding the delay unreasonable and inadequately justified.
Federal Court Rejects CERB Eligibility Challenge
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to the denial of eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The Court ruled that the claimant failed to provide adequate proof of income, thus the decision by the Canada Revenue Agency was deemed reasonable.
Federal Court Rules Study Permit Denial Unreasonable
The Federal Court decided that an immigration officer's denial of a study permit was unreasonable because the officer did not consider the applicant's evidence showing his intention to return to Iran after finishing his studies.
Federal Court Rejects Study Permit Application Refusal Review
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application for judicial review of the refusal of her study permit application. The court found that the claimant was ineligible to restore her status as a student because she was outside the 90-day window for restoration and was trying to change from one type of temporary resident status to another.
Federal Court Rejects Motion for Clarification of Previous Judgment
The Federal Court rejected a motion for clarification of a previous judgment, stating that the court had no jurisdiction to hear the motion because the matter had already been finally decided.
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Interest Relief Under Income Tax Act
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of the Canada Revenue Agency's denial of interest relief. The claimant sought relief under the Income Tax Act but failed to prove that the decision was unreasonable or procedurally unfair.
Federal Court Upholds Ruling on Internal Flight Alternative in Immigration Case
Federal Court Denies CERB Eligibility Due to Income Overages
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Unreasonable Delay in Disciplinary Hearing
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review on Work Permit Denial
The Federal Court granted a judicial review, overturning an officer's decision to deny work permits. The court found the officer's decision unreasonable because it failed to properly assess the significant benefit to Canada and ignored the applicant's long history of immigration compliance.
Federal Court Grants Minister's Application for Judicial Review of Immigration Detention
The Federal Court granted the Minister's application for judicial review of two decisions regarding an immigration detainee's detention. The court ruled that the detainee's detention must be linked to a valid immigration purpose, as required by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Federal Court Rejects Immigration Decision Due to Flawed Child Best Interests Analysis
The Federal Court rejected an immigration decision because the officer's analysis of what is in the child's best interests was flawed and lacked coherence. The case was sent back for reconsideration.
Federal Court Rejects Tax Relief for Unrepaired TFSA Overcontributions
A taxpayer sought tax relief for overcontributing to his Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The Federal Court denied his request because he did not correct the overcontributions as required by law.
Federal Court Revokes Citizenship Due to Fraud
Federal Court Rejects LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Application
Federal Court Grants Work Permit Application After Judicial Review
Federal Court Rejects PRRA Application Judicial Review
Federal Court Upholds Refugee Appeal Division Decision on Credibility Assessment
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding the decision of the Refugee Appeal Division. The claimant sought refugee status but was denied due to a lack of credible evidence supporting their claims of persecution.