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 CERB Eligibility Challenge
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a Canada Revenue Agency decision denying a claimant's eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The court ruled that the claimant failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove her eligibility for the benefit.
Federal Court Rejects Asylum Claim Due to Lack of Credible Evidence
Federal Court Overturns H&C Relief Denial
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review Over Refugee Status Cessation Decision
Federal Court Rejects CRB Eligibility Challenge
Federal Court Dismisses CERB and CRB Eligibility Challenge
Federal Court Upholds Genuine Marriage Decision for Immigration Purposes
Federal Court Dismisses Systemic Negligence Claim Against Government Agency
The Federal Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by workers against a government agency for systemic negligence. The Court found that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case due to statutory bars under the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act. The workers were advised to pursue their grievances through the proper channels outlined in the Public Service Staff Relations Act.
Federal Court Upholds Immigration Officer's Decision on Marriage Genuineness
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Marriage Genuineness in Immigration Case
Federal Court Upholds Immigration Officer's Decision on Genuine Marriage
In a recent Federal Court decision, the court upheld an immigration officer's decision that a marriage was not genuine and was entered primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent residency in Canada. The court found the officer's decision to be reasonable and made in a fair manner.
Federal Court Rejects CERB Eligibility Challenge
Self-Represented Litigant's Judicial Review Dismissed for Lack of Merit
A self-represented litigant's application for judicial review was dismissed by the Federal Court because the litigant could not show that the court needed to intervene. The court also ordered the litigant to pay $1,500 in costs.
Federal Court Upholds Officer's Genuine Marriage Determination
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, supporting an officer's decision that a marriage was not genuine and was entered into primarily for the purpose of obtaining permanent residence in Canada. The officer's decision was based on the applicant's own evidence and known relationships, without relying on outside information.
Federal Court Upholds Officer's Decision on Marriage Genuineness in Immigration Case
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to an immigration officer's decision regarding the genuineness of a marriage. The officer determined that the marriage was not genuine and was entered into primarily for obtaining permanent residency. The Court upheld the officer's decision, finding it reasonable and procedurally fair.
Federal Court Finds Immigration Officer's Decision Unreasonable Due to Inadequate Consideration of Learning
The Federal Court decided that an immigration officer's refusal of a humanitarian and compassionate application was unreasonable because the officer did not properly consider the applicant's learning disability and failed to assess all relevant factors comprehensively.
Federal Court Rejects Trademark Confusion Appeal
Federal Court Upholds Citizenship Grant Amid Physical Presence Challenge
Federal Court Rejects Fraudulent Refugee Claim
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review on Refugee Claim
The Federal Court allowed an application for judicial review, finding that the decision-maker's analysis was unreasonable for failing to consider the totality of the circumstances when evaluating whether an individual had a well-founded fear of persecution or faced a risk under section 97 of the IRPA.