Chong ( Re )
T-2840-93
Gibson J.
18/10/94
4 pp.
Appeal from denial of citizenship for failure to fulfil residence requirement set out in Citizenship Act, s. 5(1)(c) -- Appellant admitted to Canada as permanent resident in February 1989 -- Absent 587 days during four years preceding application -- Upon admission to Canada, remaining for only 10 days during which time arranging to purchase house for possession in May -- Three daughters occupied house until applicant, wife, two other children arriving in July after school year finished -- Appellant's mother-in-law staying in Hong Kong -- Appellant returning to Hong Kong frequently to support, aid mother-in-law -- Home, investments, membership in social clubs, organizations, plans to start business here, demonstrating clear, extensive attachment to Canada -- Severed all connection to Hong Kong except concern for mother-in-law -- Chan v. Canada (Secretary of State) (1992), 54 F.T.R. 141 (F.C.T.D.) applied -- Appeal allowed -- Citizenship Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29, s. 5(1)(c).