Can someone appeal the refusal of the study visa? how?

[Halifax-Maple]

Hello everyone.

A friend has been refused a visa to study in Canada. The application was complete with loads of supportive documents e.g.:
1) Formal acceptance of the Educational Institute
2) Loads of fund, ..enough to support him for many years
3) Family support
4) he is a graduate and can qualify for nomination or Skilled Worker, if interested. It means instead of using the study visa to sneak into Canada he could go through normal channels easily.

The refusal letter came as vague and non specific....as this "you could not satisfy me (Immig officer) that you will return back from Canada".

Having that experience, in that particular Canadian Embassy, I have no doubt that the officers, who happened to be local, are having their own political agenda and sentiment. Though the officers have power and discretion, this should not break the Canadian Charter and trust.

Can he appeal the decision? or the decision is final and absolute? Can he make a complaint supported by evidence and documents to the Immigration Minister? Does it work this way? Anyone can advise? Thanks

[Deepali]

Hello There is nothing called an appeal from outside Canada