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COURT: FEDERAL COURT, 2019

JFCY WAS A PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGANT IN A PROCEEDING BEFORE THE FEDERAL COURT SEEKING THE RIGHT OF APPLICANTS FOR CITIZENSHIP TO SEEK AN EXEMPTION (OR REDUCTION OF FEES) IN CASES OF SPECIAL AND UNUSUAL HARDSHIP. BELOW IS THE NOTICE ISSUED FOLLOWING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, LINKS TO THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, AND THE MATERIALS FILED WITH THE COURT.

"An 'average' 5-day civil trial cost $56K last year, beyond the reach of most average people"

[1] http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/legal-aid-middle-class-1.3476870

"The 30 groups will make presentations while the UN does its 10-year assessment of Canada's international obligations."

[1] http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/02/18/canadian-groups-to-urge-un-to-press-canada-on-housing-poverty-and-justice.html

"Onerous reviews for people on ODSP — many of whom suffer from mental illness —will become less stressful under a new process."

[1] http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/02/18/ontario-simplifies-medical-reviews-for-people-on-disability-support.html