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 Family's Refugee Protection 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.
Federal Court Rejects Stay of Removal for Claimants in Quebec
Federal Court Upholds Visa Officer's Work Permit Refusal
Federal Court Rules Super Visa Refusal Unreasonable
Federal Court dismisses study permit refusal judicial review
Federal Court Quashes RAD Decision Over Procedural Fairness Concerns
Federal Court Rejects Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Trademark Infringement Action
Federal Court dismisses judicial review on security concerns
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review challenging an immigration officer's decision to refuse residency based on security concerns. The officer's decision was upheld as reasonable given the evidence of the applicant's involvement in money laundering activities supporting a listed terrorist organization.
Federal Court dismisses judicial review of immigration officer's decision in Somalia refugee case
The Federal Court dismissed a refugee claimant's application for judicial review of an immigration officer's decision refusing a permanent resident application. The Court found that the officer's decision was reasonable and based on credible evidence.
Federal Court Rejects TRV Refusal Appeal Due to Insufficient Financial Documentation
Federal Court Orders Redetermination of CRB and CRSB Eligibility
The Federal Court ruled that the Canada Revenue Agency's decisions denying eligibility for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) were unreasonable. The Court ordered a redetermination of the applicant's eligibility for these benefits.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Judicial Review Application
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application challenging a refugee claim decision. The Court found that the Refugee Appeal Division's refusal to admit new evidence and its focus on the viability of an internal flight alternative were reasonable.
Federal Court Overturns Exclusion of Claimant from Refugee Protection Due to Insufficient Analysis
Federal Court Overturns Visa Refusal Due to Lack of Transparency
The Federal Court allowed an application for judicial review challenging a visa officer's refusal of a temporary resident visa application for a family seeking to visit Canada. The officer's decisions were overturned because they lacked clarity and justification regarding the family's finances, family ties, and immigration status.
Federal Court Upholds Refusal of Post Graduate Work Permit
In a recent Federal Court decision, the refusal of a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) was upheld as reasonable. The court ruled that the officer did not need to consider alternative permit categories when the applicant was clearly ineligible for the PGWP.
Federal Court Rejects Anti-Dumping Investigation Judicial Review
Federal Court Upholds Vacation of Convention Refugee Status Due to Misrepresentation
Federal Court Rejects Access to Information Request Due to Insufficient Evidence
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Due to Internal Flight Alternative in Lima
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, confirming that the claimant could find protection in Lima, Peru, thus negating their claim for refugee protection.