Immigration

Federal Court orders re-evaluation of refugee claim due to unreasonable identity verification

Federal Court orders re-evaluation of refugee claim due to unreasonable identity verification

The claim for protection was based on fears of persecution in Ghana stemming from a family dispute

Feds must follow provinces' lead and end immigration detention system: Amnesty International Canada

Feds must follow provinces' lead and end immigration detention system: Amnesty International Canada

All ten provinces committed to ending incarceration of immigration detainees in provincial jails

Federal Court stresses the need for up-to-date country information in refugee decisions

Federal Court stresses the need for up-to-date country information in refugee decisions

The court considered new evidence indicating Mexico City may not be a safe place for gay men

Ottawa boosts legal support for racialized newcomers in New Brunswick

Ottawa boosts legal support for racialized newcomers in New Brunswick

Over $700,000 will be allocated for essential legal support and advice to newcomers in the region

Federal Court denies anonymity for Uyghur applicants in permanent residence case

Federal Court denies anonymity for Uyghur applicants in permanent residence case

Nonetheless, there will be measures to shield their minor children's information from public access

Federal Court criticizes immigration officer for not fully considering depth of abusive relationship

Federal Court criticizes immigration officer for not fully considering depth of abusive relationship

Court granted review in 'humanitarian and compassionate' case