What is the test for an application of leave and judicial review?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from Lilala v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2016 FC 757 (CanLII):

Based on the test in Toth v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), 1988 CanLII 1420 (FCA), 86 NR 302 (FCA), the applicant must demonstrate three conjunctive requirements: a serious issue to be tried in an application for leave and judicial review; a risk of suffering irreparable harm; and, a balance of convenience in her favour.

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