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 Grants Extension of Time for Respondent
Federal Court Rules on CHRC's Decision to Decline Dealing with Previous Arbitration Issues
In this case, the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) decided not to investigate a human rights complaint because the issues were already addressed through previous arbitration. The Federal Court agreed with the CHRC's decision, stating that the complaint was not dealt with as the issues were already resolved in arbitration.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Refugee Status Denial Due to Inadequate Evidence Consideration
The Federal Court granted a request for judicial review of a decision denying refugee status to applicants who feared persecution by the CJNG. The Court found that the Refugee Appeal Division failed to properly consider evidence showing the CJNG's willingness to pursue individuals who report them to the police.
Federal Court Rejects Discrimination Claim in Employment Restructuring
Federal Court Dismisses CERB Eligibility Challenge
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to CERB Denial
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Work Permit Denial for Start-Up Business
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Expedited Visa Redetermination
The Federal Court granted a judicial review of an unreasonable decision refusing a visa application. The Court set aside the decision and ordered an expedited redetermination by another officer. However, the claimant's request for costs was denied.
Federal Court Overturns Study Permit Denial, Orders Remand
Federal Court Denies Stay of Removal for Immigrant
The Federal Court denied an immigrant's request to stop his removal from Canada to India. The court ruled that the immigrant did not provide enough proof of immediate danger to his life if he were removed.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Lack of Procedural Fairness
Federal Court Rejects Charter Challenge Against Deportation Order
Federal Court Rejects CERB Eligibility Challenge
The Federal Court rejected a claimant's challenge to the Canada Revenue Agency's decision that he was ineligible for the CERB because he earned more than $1,000 in employment income during the relevant periods.
Federal Court Sets Aside Decision on Deferment of Removal
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Unreasonable Plausibility Finding
Federal Court Declares Community Meeting Resolutions Invalid
Federal Court Quashes CRA Decision on CERB, CRB, CWLB Eligibility
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Visa Application Decision
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Visa Refusal
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review of a visa refusal for a citizen of Iran. The court found the visa officer's decision reasonable because the claimant did not provide enough information about her trip to Canada.