Docket: T-2181-97
Ottawa, Ontario, the 30th day of December 1998
PRESENT: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE WETSTON
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
BATRAN ADDOW RAGE,
Appellant.
ORDER and REASONS FOR ORDER
The appeal is allowed. The appellant was denied citizenship due to her failure to meet the language and knowledge requirements of S.5(1)(d) and S.5(1)(c) of the Act. The appeal was heard de novo with the assistance of the amicus curiae, Mr. Large. Both Mr. Large and the Court questioned Ms. Rage.
After hearing the considerations, as discussed by Mr. Large, I have concluded that she has augmented and enhanced her ability to speak and understand English. Furthermore, she was able to demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of Canada, its governments and the responsibilities of citizenship.
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In my opinion, she now meets the requirements of S.5(1)(d) and S.5(l)(c) of the Act.
Howard I. Wetston
Juâge
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA TRIAL DIVISION
NAMES OF SOLICITORS AND SOLICITORS ON THE RECORD
COURT FILE NO.: T-2181-97
STYLE OF CAUSE: IN THE MATTER OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT and
BATRAN ADDOW RAGE
PLACE OF HEARING: TORONTO, ONTARIO
DATE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 15, 1998
REASONS FOR ORDER OF THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE WETSTON
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DECEMBER 30, 1998 |
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| APPEARANCES |
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| BATRAN ADDOW RAGE |
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APPELLANT |
| PETER K. LARGE |
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AMICUS CURIAE |
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| PETER K. LARGE |
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AMICUS CURIAE |
| TORONTO, ONTARIO |
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