Date: 19980121
Docket: T-849-97
PRESENT:
IN THE MATTER OF THECITIZENSHIP 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
N-ZINGA AKILAH,
Appellant.
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT
RICHARD J.:
[1] This is an appeal from the decision of the Citizenship Judge dated April 18, 1997. The judge found that the appellant did not meet the requirements of residence as set out in the Citizenship Act by reason of the operation of section 21(a) of the Act. The decision is set out as to whether the appellant met the other requirements of s. 5 of the Act.
[2] Based on her submissions to the Court, the appellant clearly satisfies the language requirements of that section.
[3] In her notice of appeal the appellant claims that she was adversely misled as to the nature of her citizenship appointment/interview. She states that six months before the interview she was told to prepare herself for a citizenship interview by learning and familiarizing herself with the standard questions, only to be told at the interview that she did not qualify. The appellant feels that the correspondence was misleading and unjust.
[4] The appellant does not challenge the correctness of the decision denying her application on the basis of residence. She is prepared to make a fresh application.
[5] In these circumstances, the appeal is dismissed and the appellant is free to apply for a grant of citizenship at any time she feels that she meets the requirements of the Act.
"John D. Richard"
Judge
Toronto, Ontario
January 21, 1998
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA
Date: 19980121
Docket: T-849-97
IN THE MATTER OF THECITIZENSHIP 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
N-ZINGA AKILAH,
Appellant.
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA
Names of Counsel and Solicitors of Record
DOCKET: T-849-97
| 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 |
| N-ZINGA AKILAH |
DATE OF HEARING: JANUARY 21, 1998
PLACE OF HEARING: TORONTO, ONTARIO
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT
| BY: RICHARD, J. |
DATED: JANUARY 21, 1998
APPEARANCES: Ms. N-Zinga Akilah
For the Appellant
Mr. Peter K. Large
Amicus Curiae
| SOLICITORS OF RECORD: Ms. N-Zinga Akilah |
| 1907 - 250 Davenport Road |
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1J8
For the Appellant
Peter K. Large
Barrister and Solicitor
610-372 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2W9
Amicus Curiae