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Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlogImmigration cases at Federal Court have more than quadrupled since 2020, with some lawyers linking the surge to increased automation in visa processing and application reviews.CanadaMay 30
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As Carney heads to India, Canada seeks to revoke citizenship of 2008 Mumbai attack ‘mastermind’Immigration officials are alleging that Tahawwur Rana Hussain lied to obtain Canadian citizenship.CanadaFeb 23
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CBC asks court to keep Gem subscriber numbers confidentialThe information commissioner ordered CBC to make available the number of paid subscribers to Gem following an access-to-information request for the data.CanadaOct 20, 2025
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CBC will defend its refusal to reveal Gem subscriber numbers in courtCBC/Radio-Canada says it plans to defend itself in federal court after the information commissioner ordered the public broadcaster to disclose some subscriber numbers.ConsumerAug 26, 2025
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Environmental lawyers tell courtroom Ottawa’s protections for piping plovers flawedEnvironmental groups say Ottawa’s new piping plover habitat plan is vague and weaker than past efforts, risking the endangered shorebird’s survival.CanadaMay 21, 2025
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The Federal Court has a new plan to review surge of rejected student visasFederal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampton said the pilot project will not require a hearing and will allow judges to rule on leave and judicial review simultaneously.CanadaSep 26, 2024
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Saskatchewan wins injunction to block CRA from collecting carbon taxThe Sask. government claimed a victory Monday in its showdown with Ottawa, winning an injunction to block the CRA from collecting the carbon tax ahead of a Federal Court hearing.CanadaJul 8, 2024
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Billionaire who wants off Canada’s Russia sanctions list denounces PutinThe Canadian government alleges Igor Makarov benefited from Russia's "oligarchy system."CanadaApr 22, 2024
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Ottawa appeals court ruling that found use of Emergencies Act ‘unreasonable’The government is asking the Federal Court of Appeal to overturn a decision that found the government's use of the Emergencies Act led to the infringement of constitutional rights.CanadaFeb 23, 2024
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Iranian man disputes security label after refused permit to study in CanadaAn Iranian man is challenging the federal government's decision to deny him a permit to study at a Montreal university because he is considered a danger to the security of Canada.CanadaJan 9, 2024
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