Federal Court of Appeal
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| Federal Court of Appeal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Established | 2003 |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Authorized by | Constitution Act, 1867, Federal Courts Act and Courts Administration Service Act |
| Number of positions | 12 |
| Website | www.fca-caf.gc.ca |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Marc Noël |
| Since | October 17, 2014 |
The Federal Court of Appeal (French: Cour d'appel fédérale) is a Canadian appellate court that hears cases concerning federal matters.
History
The court was created on July 2, 2003, by the Courts Administration Service Act when it and the Federal Court were split from its predecessor, the Federal Court of Canada.
Administration
The Federal Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Federal Court, Tax Court of Canada, and certain federal tribunals, as well as applications for judicial review from certain other federal tribunals.[1]
Salaries are determined annually by the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission. The Chief Justice receives $315,900, while other judges earn $288,100 annually.[2]
Notable decisions
In April 2014, the court ruled in favour of the Métis people in a case involving extending protections to Aboriginal peoples in Canada who lived off-reserve.[3]
In September 2015, the court dismissed an appeal by the Government of Canada over a ruling by the Federal Court that found a rule banning the Niqāb at citizenship ceremonies to be unconstitutional.[4]
Appointments
| Name | Appointed | Nominated by prime minister | Prior position(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Noël Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal |
1998 | Chrétien | Federal Court of Canada |
| David Stratas | 2009 | Harper | Heenan Blaikie LLP |
| Wyman Webb | 2012 | Harper | Tax Court of Canada |
| David Near | 2013 | Harper | Federal Court of Canada |
| Richard Boivin | 2014 | Harper | Federal Court of Canada |
| Donald J. Rennie | 2015 | Harper | Federal Court of Canada |
| Yves De Montigny | 2015 | Harper | Federal Court of Canada |
| Mary J.L. Gleason | 2015 | Harper | Federal Court of Canada |
| John B. Laskin | 2017 | Trudeau | Torys LLP |
| Marianne Rivoalen | 2018 | Trudeau | Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench |
| George Locke | 2019 | Trudeau | Federal Court of Canada |
| Anne Mactavish | 2019 | Trudeau | Federal Court of Canada |
| Rene Leblanc | 2020 | Trudeau | Federal Court of Canada |
Supernumerary
| Name | Appointed | Nominated by prime minister | Prior position(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Nadon | 2001 | Chrétien | Federal Court of Canada |
| Denis Pelletier | 2001 | Chrétien | Federal Court of Canada |
| Eleanor Dawson | 2009 | Harper | Federal Court of Canada |
| Johanne Gauthier | 2011 | Harper | Federal Court of Canada |
| Judith Woods | 2016 | Trudeau | Tax Court of Canada |
See also
References
- ^ Federal Courts Act - R.S.C., 1985, c. F-7, ss. 27-28.
- ^ Judges Act - R.S.C., 1985, c. J-1 (Section 10)
- ^ "Court of Appeal upholds landmark ruling on rights of Métis". CBC News. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
- ^ "Court dismisses federal appeal over niqab at citizenship ceremonies". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
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