Date: 19980128
Docket: T-164-97
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 SAADA ABDUKHMAN ABUBEKER |
Appellant.
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT
(Delivered from the Bench on January 20, 1998,
in Toronto, Ontario, edited)
WETSTON J.
[1] When you were asked certain questions, you were obviously unable to answer them. There may be several reasons for that. One is that you suggest that you are nervous. I am sure you are, but it is difficult to determine whether it is nervousness or simply a lack of knowledge; that is the difficulty.
[2] When you appeared before the Citizenship Judge, it was apparent that that judge was not satisfied with your language ability or your knowledge and responsibilities.
[3] I am satisfied that your language has improved. You understand the questions and you speak well, but you are still...you have not yet met the requirements of knowledge and responsibilities of Canada. It is obvious to me that you have made a lot of progress. I believe that once you have completed your English studies, and you spend more time in Canada, you will be able to apply again for citizenship, but at this time you do not meet the requirements of the Act. I cannot allow your appeal.
[4] With respect to your nervousness, once your knowledge increases, your nervousness should decrease. Do you understand my decision? I thank you both for coming today.
"Howard I. Wetston"
Judge
Toronto, Ontario
January 28, 1998
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA
Names of Counsel and Solicitors of Record
DOCKET: T-164-97
| 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 |
| SAADA ABDUKHMAN ABUBEKER |
DATE OF HEARING: JANUARY 20, 1998
PLACE OF HEARING: TORONTO, ONTARIO
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT BY: WETSTON, J.
DATED: JANUARY 28, 1998
APPEARANCES: Mr. Saada Abdukhman Abubeker
For the Appellant
Mr. Peter K. Large
Amicus Curiae
SOLICITORS OF RECORD:
Mr. Saada Abdukhman Abubeker
Apt. 409
3485 St. Clair Avenue East
Scarborough, Ontario
M1K 1L3
For the Appellant
Peter K. Large
Barrister and Solicitor
610-372 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2W9
Amicus Curiae
FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA
Date: 19980128
Docket: T-164-97
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 |
| SAADA ABDUKHMAN ABUBEKER |
Appellant
REASONS FOR JUDGMENT