Judicial review of study permit refusals dismissed; decisions found reasonable with no breach of procedural fairness.
The applicant, a citizen of Nigeria, sought judicial review of the refusal of two study permit applications.
The applications were refused on the basis that the officers were not convinced of the family relationship between the applicant and their sponsor, leading to concerns about sufficient financial resources and whether the applicant would leave Canada at the end of their stay.
The Federal Court found the decisions reasonable, noting the limited evidence of the sponsor relationship, and found no breach of procedural fairness.
The applications for judicial review were dismissed.
Motion to add RCMP and CRCC as respondents to judicial review of CHRC decision dismissed.
The self-represented applicant brought a motion to add the RCMP and the CRCC as respondents in his application for judicial review of a Canadian Human Rights Commission screening decision.
The Federal Court dismissed the motion, finding that judicial review of the CHRC's decision will not directly affect the RCMP or CRCC and that their participation is not necessary for the Court's effectual and complete determination of the issues.
