Ottawa appeals ruling that returned citizenship to son of Russian spies
OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing a court decision that handed Canadian citizenship back to the Toronto-born son of Russian spies after it was revoked by Ottawa.
In asking the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case, the government says the “absurd result” of the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision “raises important issues about the integrity of Canadian citizenship” and should not be allowed to stand.
It likely will be several weeks before the Supreme Court decides whether to hear the case.
In June, the appeal court ruled in Alexander Vavilov’s favour — the latest turn in a long-running spy saga brimming with international intrigue.