The Federal Court approves a negotiated settlement of a class action brought on behalf of former members of the Canadian Forces. On May 1, 2012, the Federal Court held that the practice of deducting monthly Pension Act disability benefits from the long-term disability income payable to disabled Canadian Forces class members was unlawful. The parties … Read more
A Notice to the Profession (Re: Electronic legal service and electronic filing) was issued by Paul S. Crampton, chief Justice of the Federal Court. A copy of the notice can be obtained via the website of the Federal Court. More information is available online. Call 613-943-5484.
A Notice to the Profession (Re: Rules Amending the Federal Courts Rules) was issued by the Paul S. Crampton, chief Justice of the Federal Court. More information is available online. Call 613-943-5484.
A decision was issued by Michael Phelan of the Federal Court in file T-2172-99. The plaintiffs ask the Court to issue the following declarations: (a) that Métis and non-status Indians are “Indians” within the meaning of the expression “Indians and lands reserved for Indians” in s 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867; (b) that the Queen … Read more
A decision was issued by the Michael L. Phelan of the Federal Court in file T-2037-11: In the matter of Attawapiskat First Nation V. The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs And Northern Development Canada. The applicant seeks judicial review of the respondent Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development’s decision to appoint a Third-Party Manager due … Read more
