Immigration and Refugee Law PLBA 3000

Individual Assignments - Case Comment - 10 %

The Decision:

Vavilov v Canada (The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) 2017 FCA 132; 2017 FCA 132 (CanLII)

Part 1:

Analysis

Maximum:One page for Part 1

Answers must be in complete sentences and entered into the template.

1 mark

a) Facts Briefly outline the facts which gave rise to this case. Do NOT exceed four sentences.

2 marks

b)Issues What are the issues identified by the court?What legislation was considered?

2 marks

c) Decision What decision was reached by the majority and why? What decision was reached by the dissenting panel member?

Part 2 - Comment - 5 Marks

One Page Maximum

You may wish to consider aspects of the case such as:

• Whether you agree or not with the decision, and the reasons why;
• Whether you agree or not with the legislation, and the reasons why; and
• What public policy concerns are raised on these facts.