Asghar v. Canada
SAJJAD ASGHAR
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA
Law Firm / Organization
Department of Justice Canada
Lawyer(s)

M. Anderson

A. Mauti

THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA JUSTIN TRUDEAU
Law Firm / Organization
Department of Justice Canada
Lawyer(s)

M. Anderson

A. Mauti

  • Case Summary: Sajjad Asghar v. Canada involves Asghar's appeal from Federal Court decisions, where his claim against the federal Crown was struck for being obviously unsustainable, concerning allegations of a conspiracy to harm him. The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the decision to strike the claim, citing deficiencies such as non-justiciability, frivolousness, and limitation periods.
  • Key Points:
    • Asghar's appeal argued for a different legal test due to the organized crime nature of his claims, which the Court rejected.
    • The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, emphasizing adherence to established legal standards for striking claims and dismissing appeals.
    • The case highlights the importance of justiciability and the limitations on claims against the Crown, with no costs awarded due to procedural non-compliance by both parties.
Federal Court of Appeal
A-276-20
Criminal law
Respondent
10 November 2020