Self‑represented plaintiffs sued the federal government for negligence and negligent investigation, alleging Canadian officials spread false information that caused foreign authorities to detain the plaintiff at the U.S. border and delay an Australian visa.
The court accepted that the detention and visa delay occurred but found no evidence that Canadian officials provided misinformation or were involved in the actions of U.S. or Australian authorities.
The plaintiffs relied largely on speculation and correspondence rather than proof of wrongdoing.
The court held that the elements of negligent investigation were not established and that the plaintiffs failed to prove causation or any actionable conduct by the defendant.
The derivative claim under the Family Law Act also failed.
The action was dismissed and costs awarded to the defendant.
