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The decision was subsequently overturned by the Federal Court of Appeal in Williams v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) (F.C.A.), 2005 FCA 126; [2005] 3 F.C.R. 429, on 12 April 2005.

6 April 2004 | Judicial Body: Canada: Federal Court | Topic(s): Persecution based on political opinion - Safe third country - Social group persecution | Countries: Canada - Rwanda

The decision was subsequently overturned by the Federal Court of Appeal in Williams c. Canada (Ministre de la Citoyenneté et de l'Immigration) (C.A.F.), 2005 CAF 126; [2005] 3 R.C.F. 429, on 12 April 2005.

6 April 2004 | Judicial Body: Canada: Federal Court | Topic(s): Persecution based on political opinion - Safe third country - Social group persecution | Countries: Canada - Rwanda

Heard: September 22, 1999. Judgment: September 24, 1999. 16 paras.

24 September 1999 | Judicial Body: Canada: Federal Court | Countries: Canada - Rwanda