The Court dismissed an appeal challenging a refusal of ministerial relief from inadmissibility under s. 34(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
It held that reasonableness is the applicable standard of review for this discretionary decision and accepted an interpretation of national interest focused mainly on national security and public safety, while not excluding other relevant factors.
The Court found the Minister’s reasons intelligible and justified on the evidentiary record, including sustained contact with an organization found to have engaged in terrorism and credibility concerns.
It further held that procedural fairness was satisfied and any legitimate expectations from published guidelines were met.
The Minister’s decision was allowed to stand.
