Sorae v. Canada ( Minister of Employment and Immigration )
92-T-785
Collier J.
22/7/92
4 pp.
Motion to stay execution of exclusion order -- Applicant came to Canada from Nigeria in 1992 -- Son of Christian pastor -- Worked to convert others to christianity -- Believes parents murdered by Muslim rioters, and own life in danger from Muslim rioting -- Panel finding no credible basis for refugee claim -- Panel not persuaded Nigerian authorities unable or unwilling to protect applicant -- Application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings against exclusion order and against decision applicant not having credible basis for refugee claim outstanding -- Motion dismissed -- Applicant not establishing serious issue to be tried -- No reviewable error based on materials before Court -- No irreparable harm if applicant returned to Nigeria -- No greater risk to applicant than to many fellow citizens -- Court also not persuaded Nigerian authorities will not protect applicant -- Balance of convenience favours execution of exclusion order.