Deadlines for Federal Appeals
1) To file an Application for Leave for Judicial Review:
- For cases within Canada: within 15 days of receiving the decision;
- For cases outside Canada: within 60 days of receiving the decision;
- For citizenship cases: within 30 days of receiving the decision.
2) To file the Applicants Record (‘aka argument’) or Judicial Review:
- It must be filed within 30 days after filing the Application for Leave. If reasons were not provided, the Court will allow 40 days from when reasons were received.
How long does it take for the Federal Court to render a decision?
The Federal Court usually processes the decision on whether the leave is granted on an average of 3 months after Applicant’s Record is filed.