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 Orders First Nation to Implement Financial Transparency Measures
In a recent Federal Court decision, a First Nation was ordered to comply with financial transparency and accountability laws. The Court ruled that the First Nation had failed to implement the necessary measures for financial transparency and accountability, as required by the Financial Administration Law.
Federal Court Grants Reduced Security for Costs Order
Federal Court Strikes Out Claim for Lack of Reasonable Cause of Action
In a recent Federal Court decision, the claimant's statement of claim was struck out because it lacked a reasonable cause of action and was deemed scandalous, frivolous, or vexatious. The court ruled that the claim did not meet the necessary legal standards and was therefore inappropriate.
Federal Court Overturns Study Permit Refusal Due to Procedural Fairness Issues
Federal Court Quashes RPD Decision Due to Insufficient Explanation of Name Change
Partial Default Judgment Awarded for Trademark Infringement
Federal Court Grants Judicial Review for Medical Reimbursement of PTSD-Related Procedures
Federal Court Allows Amendment for Breach of Contract Claims
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review of Crown Prerogative Authority
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Claim Due to Adequate State Protection in Jordan
Federal Court Rejects Claim for Second Income Tax Return Assessment
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Permanent Residence on Humanitarian Grounds
Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Review Nil Tax Assessment
The Federal Court dismissed an application challenging a nil tax assessment following a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal award, citing lack of jurisdiction under the Income Tax Act and Federal Courts Act.
Federal Court Exempts Third Party Data from Disclosure Under ATIA
A Federal Court ruled that comments in a locomotive's LER data provided by a third party to a government agency are exempt from disclosure under the Access to Information Act, as they are considered confidential and consistently treated as such by the third party.
Federal Court Awards Costs as Lump Sum Based on Actual Costs Incurred
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of Unfair Licence Transfer Decision
In a recent Federal Court decision, the court allowed an application for judicial review, ruling that a decision to refuse a licence transfer application was procedurally unfair and unreasonable. The court found that the decision-maker had not disclosed the criteria used to evaluate the application and had shown bias towards a preferred applicant.
Federal Court Rejects Refugee Identity Verification Claim
Federal Court Strikes Application for Judicial Review Due to Adequate Alternatives
Federal Court Upholds Work Permit Denial Due to Lack of Evidence
Federal Court Rejects Stay of Removal Motion
The Federal Court rejected a motion for a stay of removal filed by a Jamaican citizen with a criminal background. The court found that the claimant did not meet the criteria for a stay of removal, including proving a serious issue, irreparable harm, and that the balance of convenience favoured granting the stay.