What is the standard of review for interpretation of relevant Statutory Provisions?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from Edwards v. Canada (Attorney General), 2003 FC 1441 (CanLII):

The standard of review for the interpretation of a statutory provision is correctness (Laliberté v. Canada (Correctional Service), [2000] F.C.J. No. 548). Relevant Statutory Provisions (why isn't this title italicized like Standard of review?)

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