Is judicial review a new hearing?

No. The court reviews whether the decision was reasonable and the process fair. It generally does not substitute its own decision — the usual remedy is returning the matter to be decided again properly.

Do I need leave for an immigration case?

Many immigration judicial review applications require leave. Deadlines are short and strictly applied, so get advice immediately on receiving a refusal.

Can I file in Montréal for a matter elsewhere?

The Federal Court is a national court with registries across Canada, including Montréal. Confirm filing requirements on the official site.

Federal Court Montréal Registry — Immigration, IP & Federal Review

Federal Court (Montréal Registry)

The Federal Court hears matters arising under federal law, most commonly judicial review of federal decisions — immigration and refugee determinations above all — plus intellectual property, maritime and federal board and agency matters. Deadlines for judicial review are short, and leave is required in many immigration cases.

What it does

Conducts judicial review of federal boards, tribunals and officers
Hears immigration and refugee judicial review applications
Decides intellectual property and maritime matters
Hears claims involving the federal Crown

Matters it hears

Immigration and refugee judicial review
Patent, trademark and copyright disputes
Maritime and admiralty matters
Federal Crown claims and access-to-information appeals

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to Federal Court of Appeal (Montréal Registry).

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is judicial review a new hearing?: No. The court reviews whether the decision was reasonable and the process fair. It generally does not substitute its own decision — the usual remedy is returning the matter to be decided again properly.
Do I need leave for an immigration case?: Many immigration judicial review applications require leave. Deadlines are short and strictly applied, so get advice immediately on receiving a refusal.
Can I file in Montréal for a matter elsewhere?: The Federal Court is a national court with registries across Canada, including Montréal. Confirm filing requirements on the official site.

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General information about jurisdiction and process, not legal advice. LegalCounselNearMe is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Federal Court (Montréal Registry). Procedures, forms and fees change — the official site is authoritative.