Rage, Re, docket T-2181-97

Docket: T-2181-97

Ottawa, Ontario, the 30th day of December 1998

PRESENT: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE WETSTON

BETWEEN:

IN THE MATTER OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-29

AND IN THE MATTER OF an appeal from the decision of a Citizenship Judge

AND IN THE MATTER OF

BATRAN ADDOW RAGE,

Appellant.

ORDER and REASONS FOR ORDER

The appeal is allowed. The appellant was denied citizenship due to her failure to meet the language and knowledge requirements of S.5(1)(d) and S.5(1)(c) of the Act. The appeal was heard de novo with the assistance of the amicus curiae, Mr. Large. Both Mr. Large and the Court questioned Ms. Rage.

After hearing the considerations, as discussed by Mr. Large, I have concluded that she has augmented and enhanced her ability to speak and understand English. Furthermore, she was able to demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of Canada, its governments and the responsibilities of citizenship.

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In my opinion, she now meets the requirements of S.5(1)(d) and S.5(l)(c) of the Act.

Howard I. Wetston

Juâge

FEDERAL COURT OF CANADA TRIAL DIVISION

NAMES OF SOLICITORS AND SOLICITORS ON THE RECORD

COURT FILE NO.:                       T-2181-97

STYLE OF CAUSE:                     IN THE MATTER OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT and

BATRAN ADDOW RAGE

PLACE OF HEARING:            TORONTO, ONTARIO

DATE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 15, 1998

REASONS FOR ORDER OF THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE WETSTON