VB4-02185

VB4-02185

The RAD set aside the RPD determination because the RPD failed to provide adequate legal reasoning demonstrating how the claimant met the Convention refugee definition and failed to analyze essential elements (nexus, state protection, internal flight alternative) before applying the compelling reasons exception under s.108(4); because no new evidence warranted an oral hearing at RAD, the proper remedy was to refer the matter to the RPD for redetermination by a different Member.

Citation
VB4-02185
Parties
Appellant: Minister (appellant); Respondent/claimant: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Court
Refugee Appeal Division
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
6 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Refugee Protection Appeal / Appeal to Refugee Appeal Division Resulting in Referral to RPD for Redetermination
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; RPD determination set aside and matter referred to RPD for redetermination by a differently constituted Panel
Legal Topics
Compelling Reasons Exception (s108(4)), Standard of Review on RAD Appeal, Nexus to Convention Grounds, Past Persecution, Remand for Redetermination, Procedural Limits on Oral Hearing at RAD
Source Language
English
Immigration Law Refugee Law Administrative Law Compelling Reasons Exception (s108(4)) Standard of Review on RAD Appeal Nexus to Convention Grounds Past Persecution Remand for Redetermination +1 more

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Parties

Minister (appellant)

Appellant

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Respondent/claimant

Procedural Posture

Refugee Protection Appeal / Appeal to Refugee Appeal Division Resulting in Referral to RPD for Redetermination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the RPD erred in applying the compelling reasons exception under section 108(4) IRPA
  2. 2 Whether the RPD provided adequate reasons establishing the claimant met the Convention refugee definition (nexus, state protection, internal flight alternative)
  3. 3 What standard of review RAD must apply when reviewing RPD determinations

Ratio Decidendi

The RAD set aside the RPD determination because the RPD failed to provide adequate legal reasoning demonstrating how the claimant met the Convention refugee definition and failed to analyze essential elements (nexus, state protection, internal flight alternative) before applying the compelling reasons exception under s.108(4); because no new evidence warranted an oral hearing at RAD, the proper remedy was to refer the matter to the RPD for redetermination by a different Member.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; RPD determination set aside and matter referred to RPD for redetermination by a differently constituted Panel

Orders

  • Set aside the Refugee Protection Division determination dated July 11, 2014
  • Refer the claim of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX back to the Refugee Protection Division for redetermination by a different Member pursuant to paragraph 111(1)(c) of IRPA