Mathieu Laliberté

The applicants sought judicial review of a Refugee Appeal Division decision confirming the rejection of their refugee claim.

The claim was denied based on negative credibility inferences drawn by the RPD and affirmed by the RAD, relating to an evolving narrative about a police interaction, vagueness regarding an anti-drug campaign, and a failure to mention a shooting at their residence during the hearing.

The Federal Court dismissed the application, finding the applicants failed to demonstrate the RAD's decision was unreasonable.

The applicant sought judicial review of a Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) decision upholding the rejection of her refugee claim based on credibility findings.

The RAD reasonably concluded that a psychological report diagnosing PTSD did not overcome significant credibility issues, including unexplained behavior and a failure to provide corroborating documents.

The application for judicial review was dismissed.