Patel v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness)

Decided: 2026-11-06. Docket: IMM-31791-26. Citation: 2026 CanLII 118852 (FC). Citizenship and immigration — Removal — Stay of removal — Application for Leave and for Judicial Review challenging refusal of deferral of removal — Stay of a removal order as extraordinary equitable relief — Removal to be stayed pending final disposition — Discretion exercised having regard to all relevant circumstances — Motion granted — Removal stayed | Administrative law — Deferral of removal — Reasonableness — Whether the Officer failed to meaningfully engage with evidence and submissions on evolving medical circumstances and hospitalization — Medical requirements for removal assessment not referencing details disclosed by counsel — Serious issue identified on elevated standard — Likelihood of success raised