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 Upholds Visa Refusal for Temporary Resident Visa
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding a visa officer's decision to refuse a temporary resident visa. The court found that the visa officer's decision was reasonable because it was based on a rational chain of analysis supported by the evidence and the law.
Federal Court Rejects Citizenship Application Mandamus Claim
The Federal Court dismissed an application for mandamus, ruling that the applicant had not met the test for mandamus due to lack of unreasonable delay in processing her citizenship application.
Federal Court Sets Aside Decision Due to Lack of Transparency
Federal Court rejects challenge to CERB repayment decision
A person who received both CERB and another type of emergency benefit for the same time period was found by a Federal Court judge not to be eligible for CERB. This means that they must repay any amount received from CERB during this overlapping period.
Federal Court rejects judicial review of immigration application refusal
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review challenging the refusal of an immigration application and the denial of reconsideration. The court found the officer's decision reasonable based on multiple factors and procedural fairness.
Federal Court Rejects Start-up Visa Program Applications
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Hairstylist Apprentice Work Permit
The Federal Court granted judicial review of a visa officer's decision refusing a work permit for a hairstylist apprentice. The Court ruled that the officer's decision was unreasonable for applying the same standards for fully qualified hairstylists.
Federal Court Declares Work Permit Denial Unreasonable
In a recent Federal Court decision, the denial of a work permit was found to be unreasonable because the officer did not properly consider the applicant's evidence and submissions. The court highlighted the need for thorough engagement with the applicant's information to ensure a fair and reasonable decision.
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review of Immigration Relief Denial
Federal Court Overturns Unreasonable Work Permit Denial
Federal Court Rejects Permanent Residence Application Refusal Judicial Review
The Federal Court dismissed the claimant's application for judicial review of an immigration officer's decision refusing the claimant's application for permanent residence and request for reconsideration, finding the officer's decision reasonable and supported by the record.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Temporary Resident Visa Refusal
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Super Visa Refusal
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review challenging a visa officer's refusal of a Super Visa application for a Pakistani citizen. The officer concluded the applicant failed to prove he would leave Canada at the end of his authorized stay, taking into account his past immigration history and compliance issues.
Judicial Review Grants Redetermination Due to Procedural Fairness Issues
In this case, a visa officer's decision was overturned because it lacked procedural fairness. The Federal Court granted the application for judicial review, setting aside the original decision and sending it back for reconsideration by a different officer.
Federal Court Upholds Rejection of Refugee Claim
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review, upholding the Refugee Protection Division's rejection of a refugee claim due to lack of credible evidence. The Court found the Division's reasons were reasonable and internally coherent.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Challenging Disciplinary Decision
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review challenging a disciplinary decision. The court found that the claimant failed to follow proper procedures and awarded costs to the respondents.