Family of permanent residents from Pakistan. They were previously granted refugee status and permanent residence based on the risk to them as Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan. When they returned to Pakistan for two visits, CBSA filed a cessation application to the RPD to take away their refugee and PR status. The RPD granted CBSA’s application, and we appealed the decision to the Federal Court. On appeal, we convinced the Court that the RPD had misunderstood the legal tests, their reasons for returning for important personal reasons, and the precautions they took to be safe. The Court quashed the RPD’s decision and restored their permanent resident and refugee status.
