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Federal Courts · Ontario

Federal Court of Appeal — Toronto Registry

The Federal Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Federal Court and the Tax Court of Canada, and reviews certain federal tribunals directly. It addresses errors of law and palpable, overriding errors of fact rather than rehearing evidence.

What it does

  • Hears appeals from the Federal Court and Tax Court of Canada
  • Reviews designated federal tribunal decisions

Matters it hears

  • Immigration, IP and maritime appeals
  • Tax appeals from the Tax Court of Canada
  • Federal regulatory tribunal reviews

Appeals & review

Further appeal is to the Supreme Court of Canada, generally with leave only.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the grounds of appeal?
Errors of law, or palpable and overriding errors of fact. Disagreement with the result is not a ground.

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