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Wu v. Canada (Attorney General), - [2016] F.C.J. No. 674, - Federal Court, Crampton C.J., - June 24, 2016. - Digest No. 3613-011
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Law360 Canada ( August 11, 2016, 8:00 PM EDT) -- Application by Wu for judicial review of cancellation of her transportation security clearance. In 2008, the applicant commenced employment for the Airport Terminal Services at Vancouver International Airport. She obtained the requisite security clearance and a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC). Her RAIC was renewed in 2013. In 2015, the applicant received a letter from Transport Canada informing her that her security clearance was under review following an RCMP Law Enforcement Record Check (LERC) report. The letter advised that Transport Canada was informed her former spouse was a Full Patch member of the Hells Angels with gang affiliations. The letter advised the Transportation Security Clearance Advisory Body would be convened to formulate a recommendation to the Minister of Transport and invited the applicant to provide any information, explanation or extenuating circumstances. The applicant complied with the request, stating that her ongoing relationship with her ex-husband was involuntary and governed by a custody order. The Advisory Body found that its concerns were not dispelled and recommended cancellation of her security clearance based on the LERC report. The Minister accepted the recommendation. The applicant sought judicial review....

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