CTIIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
Status in Canada
Permanent Residents
Judicial review of denial of application under skilled worker category for entry to Canada as permanent residents on ground daughter’s health condition might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health, social services—Decision not taking into account family’s financial circumstances, ability, willingness to contribute to future costs of daughter’s social services support requirements—Issue settled by Hilewitz v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigra-tion); De Jong v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), [2005] 2 S.C.R. 706—Hilewitz not limited to business applicants (investors, self‑employed, entrepreneurs) —Application allowed.
Colaco v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) (IMM‑5186‑05, 2006 FC 896, Barnes J., judgment dated 19/7/06, 7 pp.)