Date: 19981103
Docket: T-1746-97
IN THE MATTER OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT,
R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29
AND IN THE MATTER OF an appeal from the
decision of a Citizenship Judge
AND IN THE MATTER OF
MEHMOODA BEGUM
Appellant
REASONS FOR ORDER
(Delivered from the Bench at Toronto, Ontario on
Tuesday, November 3, 1998, as edited)
REED J.:
[1] Unfortunately, the appellant did not demonstrate a knowledge of English or French. She was unable to answer very simple questions. I will refer the case back to the Citizenship Judge, however, for reconsideration pursuant to section 15 of the Citizenship Act, to assess whether an exercise of discretion by the Minister should be recommended. It is important in this regard to note the appellant's age, her health, her widowed status, her large family who are all Canadian citizens, and her restricted area of social interaction.
"B. Reed"
Judge
Toronto, Ontario
November 3, 1998
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA
Names of Counsel and Solicitors of Record
COURT NO: T-1746-97
| STYLE OF CAUSE: IN THE MATTER OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29 |
| AND IN THE MATTER OF an appeal from the decision of a Citizenship Judge |
| AND IN THE MATTER OF |
| MEHMOODA BEGUM |
Appellant
DATE OF HEARING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1998
PLACE OF HEARING: TORONTO, ONTARIO
REASONS FOR ORDER BY: REED, J.
DATED: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1998
APPEARANCES: Ms. Mehmooda Begum
For the Appellant
Mr. Peter K. Large
Amicus Curiae
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
Ms. Begum
| 65-B Emmett Avenue #2010 |
| Toronto, Ontario |
| M6M 2E5 |
For the Appellant
Peter K. Large
610-372 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2W9
Amicus Curiae
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA
Date: 19981103
Docket: T-1746-97
Between:
| IN THE MATTER OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29 |
| AND IN THE MATTER OF an appeal from the decision of a Citizenship Judge |
| AND IN THE MATTER OF |
| MEHMOODA BEGUM |
Appellant
REASONS FOR ORDER