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 Partially Grants Judicial Review for CERB and CRB Benefits
A person applied to the Federal Court for judicial review of decisions denying their eligibility for government benefits during the pandemic. The court ruled that they were not eligible for one benefit (CERB) because they voluntarily quit their job but found another decision (CRB) unreasonable and sent it back for reconsideration.
Federal Court Grants CRB Eligibility Claim, Denies CERB
Federal Court Upholds CRA Decision on MAP Time Limit
The Federal Court dismissed a a person's attempt to challenge a Canada a person Agency (a person) decision regarding a Mutual Agreement Procedure request under an income tax treaty. The claimant argued their request was timely, but the court upheld the a person's interpretation of when the three-year limitation period began.
Federal Court dismisses PRRA application judicial review
Federal Court Rejects Claimant's Challenge to IRCC Exemption Denial
The Federal Court dismissed a claimant's application for judicial review of an IRCC decision rejecting an exemption application under humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The court found the decision reasonable and coherent.
Federal Court Dismisses H&C Appeal: Evidence Insufficient
The Federal Court dismissed an appeal challenging an IRCC decision rejecting an a person application for an exemption from immigration rules. The court ruled that the applicant's evidence did not show enough hardship or prove there was no safe place to go within India, leading to the rejection of their case.
Failed Refugee Claimant Loses PRRA Appeal in Federal Court
The Federal Court dismissed a failed refugee claimant's Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) application after finding that there wasn't enough proof to show new risks if they returned to India.
Federal Court Sets Aside Exclusion Under Article 1E of Refugee Convention
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review of CRA CERB Decision
Federal Court Overturns Refugee Protection Exclusion Decision
A court ruled that excluding a person seeking a person status based on their previous residency was unfair. The decision didn't properly weigh all factors, like safety concerns and international responsibilities.
Federal Court Allows CERB Eligibility Dispute
A court ruled in favour of a worker who challenged a decision made by the Canada Revenue Agency regarding eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The judge allowed the case to proceed with video testimony from abroad and sent it back to be reviewed again by another a person.
Federal Court Rejects Discrimination Claims Against Employer
Federal Court Dismisses PIPEDA Breach Claim Against Lender
In a recent Federal Court case, a borrower claimed that a lender violated the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) by conducting unauthorized credit inquiries. The court dismissed the claim, finding insufficient evidence of harm to the borrower.
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Refusal Judicial Review
Federal Court Rejects Judicial Review of CAF Staffing Policy
A former member of the a person challenged a staffing policy that excluded them from certain positions based on their rank. The Federal Court found that the decision to exclude them was reasonable and followed proper procedures, dismissing their application for judicial review.
Federal Court Orders Trademark Expungement Due to Bad Faith
In this case, the Federal Court ordered the expungement of a trademark registration due to bad faith and lack of distinctiveness. The respondent had knowledge of the claimant's prior use of the mark but still registered a similar trademark, causing harm to the claimant’s business.
Federal Court Sets Aside PRRA Denial for Lack of Oral Hearing
A federal judge ruled that denying a a person protection request without allowing the applicant to speak in person is unfair. This decision sets aside the original denial, giving the claimant another chance at assessment with proper procedures.
Federal Court Upholds Danger Opinion for Removal
The Federal Court dismissed a judicial review application challenging a danger opinion under Canada's immigration law. The court upheld the decision that removing an individual from Canada to South Sudan posed no significant personal risk, despite their extensive criminal history and potential challenges in South Sudan.
Federal Court Allows Judicial Review: Officer Failed to Consider Best Interests of Children
A federal judge ruled that an immigration officer must carefully consider the best interests of children when deciding applications for permanent residency based on humanitarian reasons. In this case, the officer did not adequately weigh how returning to Mexico would affect the children's well-being.
Federal Court Rejects Work Permit Appeal
A person seeking a work permit from a person (a person) challenged their refusal in Federal Court. The court found that the a person's decision was reasonable and procedurally fair, dismissing the appeal.