Real Immigration Cases

This landmark case established that ministerial discretion under immigration law must be exercised fairly and reasonably. The Court clarified how humanitarian and compassionate grounds are evaluated in immigration applications.

Supreme Court decision addressing the standard of review for humanitarian and compassionate applications. Established the proportionality principle in assessing hardship and factors affecting best interests of the child.

Fundamental Supreme Court ruling establishing the standard of review for immigration administrative decisions. Replaced Dunsmuir framework, requiring courts to conduct meaningful review of reasonableness.

SCC decision concerning security and organized crime inadmissibility. Clarified the distinction between membership and active participation in criminal organizations relevant to deportation proceedings.

Landmark case determining how Canadian law crimes are assessed for foreign nationals and permanent residents. Established whether foreign convictions constitute serious criminality for inadmissibility purposes.

Important case addressing spousal sponsorship rights and dependent children. Clarified the circumstances under which sponsored spouses may be considered independent applicants or vulnerable persons in immigration proceedings.