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Baker v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)

Okay, kiddo, let me explain what "Baker v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)" is all about in simpler terms!

Have you ever heard of a person called "a refugee"? A refugee is someone who has to leave their home country because they are in danger or being hurt there. They come to a new country, like Canada, to find safety and a new home.

Now, in Canada, there are rules about who can become a refugee and who can stay here. These rules are made by the government and are called "immigration laws". Sometimes, people who want to become a refugee in Canada might not be allowed to stay here because they do not meet the rules.

This is what happened to a lady called Ms. Baker. She was from Jamaica and wanted to become a refugee in Canada. However, Canada said she couldn't stay because she did not follow all the rules. Ms. Baker did not agree with this decision and took Canada to court. She argued that the decision was not fair and that Canada had not considered all the facts about her case.

The court case went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada. This is the highest court in the country and they make very important decisions about the laws in Canada.

The Supreme Court decided that Canada had to be fair and careful when making decisions about who can become a refugee. They said Canada had to consider all the facts and reasons why someone might be in danger in their home country. They also said that Canada had to give clear reasons why someone might not qualify to become a refugee.

So, in summary, Baker v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) was a court case that decided that Canada had to be fair and careful when making decisions about who can become a refugee. This decision helped make sure that people who need help can find safety and a new home in Canada.