Here's a concise summary of "Wei v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration)" in under 250 words:

• Background: Fei Wei, originally from China, obtained Canadian citizenship in 2011. It was later discovered that his marriage, which facilitated his immigration, was fraudulent.

• Case Development:

  • Citizenship Revocation: In July 2022, the Minister revoked Wei's citizenship due to misrepresentation.
  • Wei's Defense: Acknowledged the misrepresentation, citing persecution in China for being gay and a decade-long same-sex relationship in Canada. Argued that revocation would cause statelessness and hardship if removed to China.
  • Minister's Response: Gave little weight to Wei’s remorse, questioned the evidence of his same-sex relationship, and suggested a pathway for Wei to restore Chinese citizenship.

• Judicial Review:

  • Wei sought judicial review of the revocation.
  • The Court found the Minister’s reasoning fallacious, particularly regarding Wei’s establishment in Canada and the risk of statelessness.
  • The decision was deemed unreasonable for not addressing Wei's specific circumstances.

• Decision and Costs:

  • The application for judicial review was granted.
  • The decision revoking citizenship was quashed.
  • The matter was remitted for reconsideration by a different delegate of the Minister.
  • There is no specific mention of costs or awards in the document.

• Conclusion: The Court emphasized the need for a fair and individualized consideration of Wei's circumstances, particularly the impact of statelessness and his establishment in Canada.