Menal Mohammed Al Fekih

Menal Al Fekih is an Associate Lawyer with a focus on immigration litigation and refugee protection. She represents clients in hearings and appeals before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) and the Federal Court, advocating for individuals and families navigating complex immigration challenges. Prior to joining private practice, Menal articled and practiced with Legal Aid Manitoba, where she gained experience in immigration, family law, and child protection law.

Menal holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba. Before entering the legal profession, she worked in the settlement sector, where she was a passionate advocate for immigrant and refugee youth. Her commitment to community service continued throughout law school, where she volunteered with various campus and community organizations.

Menal is known for her transparent communication style and her dedication to keeping clients informed throughout every stage of their immigration process. She is fluent in English and Amharic, and has working knowledge of French and Arabic. Her multicultural background and client-centered approach make her a trusted advocate for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The Court overturned a Refugee Appeal Division decision because the tribunal wrongly refused to consider important new evidence showing the claimant was registered as a Palestinian refugee with the UN. That registration mattered and should not have been dismissed as irrelevant. The case was sent back to be reconsidered in accordance with the Court’s ruling.

The Court ruled that immigration officials wrongly rejected a risk assessment by focusing on the fact that the claimant had lost refugee status years earlier, instead of assessing whether he faced danger in the present. New evidence including evidence which established that his family had recently been threatened showed that conditions had changed. The decision was set aside.