Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov (2019) redefined the standard of judicial review, establishing the need for reasonable and legally justified administrative decisions, especially when fundamental rights like citizenship are at stake.
Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov
Revised Standard of Review: The case established a new framework for judicial review of administrative decisions, presuming reasonableness as the default standard, unless specific exceptions apply. This approach aims to streamline the review process and ensure that decisions are justified, transparent, and align with legislative intent.
