Procedural Posture The petitioner was refused refugee status by the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board because his claim of being a homosexual was found not credible. He appealed to Federal Court for review of the Immigration and Refugee Board decision. Facts The petitioner, a Nigerian citizen, arrived in Canada and sought […]
Canada-Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act-2000-eng
Canada-Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C11-2011-eng
The ICJ and other human rights groups wrote a letter to the Canadian Attorney General in support of the private prosecutions against former US President George W. Bush. (more…)
II. QUESTIONNAIRE Questions on women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights and gender issues: risks, security and protection. It would be deeply appreciated if responses were brief. They may be submitted in bullet- points if preferred. For non-Governmental organizations (NGOs), should they so wish, their identity will remain confidential (only the country […]
Procedural Posture Constitutional Reference brought before the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Court was asked to determine the validity of possible amendments to the Saskatchewan Marriage Act 1995. Facts The Saskatchewan Marriage Act empowered certain individuals, in particular qualified members of religious bodies, to conduct marriage ceremonies. In addition, […]
