Diab v. Canada ( Minister of Employment and Immigration )
A-688-91
Marceau J.A.
24/8/94
3 pp.
Application to set aside decision of Immigration and Refugee Board -- Appellant Christian from Lebanon, forced to join civilian guard group attached to South Lebanese Army (SLA) -- Left Lebanon on October 4, 1989 for fear of persecution by SLA -- Board finding no evidence to support claim to refugee status based on nationality or membership in particular social group or political activity -- Nothing in evidence to justify conclusion SLA legitimate de facto government, not merely military faction able to maintain control primarily because of support from foreign government, Israel, and weakness of national government in Beirut -- Board failing to address basic issue whether opposition to joining South Lebanese Army constituted political opinion which could result in persecution within meaning of Convention -- Application allowed.