Ann Marie McDonald

The applicant filed two motions seeking a stay of his removal to Jordan, challenging a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) decision and a CBSA deferral decision.

He argued he faced religious and family-based risks for refusing an arranged marriage and assisting his sister.

The Federal Court applied the Toth test and found the applicant failed to establish a serious issue, as the PRRA officer reasonably assessed the evidence and the deferral officer reasonably relied on the PRRA's risk assessment.

The applicant also failed to demonstrate irreparable harm based on his psychological condition, his nephews' best interests, or COVID-19 risks.

The balance of convenience favored the Minister's statutory obligation to enforce removal orders.

The motions were dismissed.

The self-represented applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Social Security Tribunal Appeal Division denying leave to appeal the dismissal of her Canada Pension Plan disability pension claim.

The applicant sustained an ankle fracture and was later diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

The General Division and Appeal Division concluded she did not meet the criteria for a severe and prolonged disability before her minimum qualifying period expired, as the cancer diagnosis occurred subsequently.

The Federal Court found no error and held the Appeal Division's decision was reasonable.

The application for judicial review was dismissed.

The self-represented applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Social Security Tribunal Appeal Division denying leave to appeal a finding that he was ineligible for Employment Insurance benefits due to misconduct.

The applicant had refused to attend his workplace following an incident he perceived as harassment by the company president.

The General Division found his non-attendance constituted misconduct without analyzing the harassment allegations.

The Federal Court held that it was unreasonable for the tribunal not to consider the employer's pre-misconduct actions when assessing whether the employee's conduct was intentional.

The application for judicial review was allowed, and the matter returned to the Appeal Division for redetermination.

The applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal denying him leave to appeal and an extension of time.

He had been denied Employment Insurance benefits after it was determined he voluntarily left his employment.

The Appeal Division concluded he did not provide a reasonable explanation for his delay in appealing and that his appeal lacked a reasonable chance of success.

The Federal Court found the Appeal Division's decision was reasonable, as the applicant failed to demonstrate a continuing intention to appeal and had not exhausted reasonable alternatives before quitting his job.

The application for judicial review was dismissed.