The applicant sought judicial review of a decision by Health Canada to refuse him a security clearance under the Cannabis Regulations, which he required for a producer's licence.
The refusal was based on police reports alleging his involvement with an unauthorized cannabis dispensary and related illegal activities.
The Federal Court dismissed the application, finding that the decision-maker owed only a low level of procedural fairness, which was met when the applicant was provided with a detailed summary of the police information and an opportunity to respond.
The Court also held that the decision was reasonable, as the decision-maker had reasonable grounds to suspect the applicant's involvement in prohibited cannabis activities and his risk to public safety based on the police reports, despite the applicant's denials.
