What is the standard of review for a motion seeking to overturn a decision by the Minister of Justice to grant a conditional discharge?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from Williams v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2000 CanLII 15386 (FC):
[7] The decision in Baker v. Canada (M.C.I.)1 May be applicable in the case at bar. Having regard to both the potential seriousness of the decision for the applicant and the discretionary nature of the Minister"s decision, it appears the appropriate standard of review is reasonableness.
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