The Federal Court of Appeal’s recent judgment in Hinzman v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2010 FCA 177 is a decisive, if transitory, victory for American Iraq war resisters seeking refuge in Canada. Transcending the narrow theme of conscientious objection, the decision simultaneously provides authoritative guidance on the standards expected of administrative decision-makers, the [...]

For most people hoping to be heard by the Supreme Court, the denial of leave marks the end of their legal battle. However, for the American soldiers who have fled to Canada in an attempt escape the horrors of fighting in a war with which they fundamentally disagree, the denial of leave has only changed [...]