Canada Immigration Case law Canada, Shahein, v CITIZENSHIP — Qualifications — Residence

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CITIZENSHIP — Qualifications — Residence — Applicant was refused citizenship on basis he failed to establish that he was physically present in Canada for 1095 days during four years preceding filing of his citizenship application — Applicant asserted citizenship judge attempted to intimidate him — Applicant sought judicial review — Application dismissed — Decision was reasonable — Applicant failed to provide reliable evidence establishing that citizenship judge was biased against him — Inconsistencies in information applicant provided during his citizenship hearing raised serious concerns as to reliability of applicant’s evidence — Applicant had onus of establishing he was in Canada on days in question — Applicant provided inconsistent and unsatisfactory evidence regarding his whereabouts during specified time