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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Canada Ends Border Flagpoling for Post-Graduate Work Permits: What You Need to Know About the New Policy Shift
[1] https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/settle-setablir-eng.html
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – Updates to Study Permits Requirements
[1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. (2024, January 22). Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html
[2] ibid.
[3] ibid.
[4] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. (2024, February 5). Additional information about International Student Program reforms. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/international-student-program-reform-more-information.html
[5] ibid.
[6] ibid.
[7] ibid.
[8] ibid.
[9] ibid.
[10] Supra, note 4.
[11] ibid.
[12] ibid.
[13] ibid.
[14] ibid.
[15] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. (2024, April 29). Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/04/canada-to-introduce-new-rules-around-off-campus-work-hours-for-international-students.html
[16] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. (2024, March 22). Update on public-private college partnership programs for international students. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/update-public-private-college-partnership-programs.html
Friday, 26 April 2024 – Bellissimo Law Group’s Advocacy Triumph: Enhancing Transparency, Efficiency and Fairness in Canadian Immigration
[1] Standing Committee on Immigration and Citizenship. (2023). IN DEMAND YET UNPROCESSED: ENDEMIC IMMIGRATION BACKLOGS. House of Commons Canada. Available: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/441/CIMM/Reports/RP12806356/cimmrp18/cimmrp18-e.pdf. p. 67
[2] Ibid. p. 71
[3] Ibid. p. 77
[4] Ibid.
[5] Supra, note 2.
[6] Ibid, pp. 20-25.
[7] Ibid.
[8] Ibid, p. 70.
[9] Ibid, p. 66.
[10] Supra, note 1.
[11] Supra, note 8.
[12] Supra, note 2.
[13] Supra, note 9.
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 – Review of Canada’s Business and Investment Immigration Programs – Part Two
[1] https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-eligibility
[2] https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/Entrepreneur-Immigration#EIBase
[3] https://immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate/bis/entrepreneur/eligibility/
[4] https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrating-to-nb/nb-business-immigration-stream.html
[5] https://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/entrepreneur/
[6] https://www.ontario.ca/page/2024-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates#February5-0
[7] https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/immigrate-business/investors/conditions
[8] https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/browse-sinp-programs/entrepreneur/applicants-entrepreneurs
[9] https://yukon.ca/en/yukon-business-nominee-program-assessment-point-grid
[10] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/supplementary-immigration-levels-2024-2026.html
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 – Dependent Child Sponsorship in Canada
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/eligibility.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/eligibility.html
[3] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/eligibility.html
[4] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/who-you-can-sponsor.html
[5] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/who-you-can-sponsor.html
[6] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/apply.html
[7] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-permanent-residents.html
[8] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
[9] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/track-update-application.html
Thursday, 8 February 2024 – Record Suspension in Canadian Immigration
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/what-is-a-record-suspension.html
[2] Ibid.
[4] https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/what-is-a-record-suspension.html
[5] Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, s. 36(3)(b). See also: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5312-rehabilitation-persons-inadmissible-canada-past-criminal-activity.html and https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf01-eng.pdf
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 – Caps Are A Part of But Not the Answer to Fixing Canada’s International Student Program!
[1] Government of Canada. (2024, January 22). Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/canada-to-stabilize-growth-and-decrease-number-of-new-international-student-permits-issued-to-approximately-360000-for-2024.html
Friday, 19 January 2023 – Ultimate Direction of the International Study Permit Program Is Inevitable. The Critical Question is How Quickly Can Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Gets There!
[1] Dr. Wayne Dyer. “Success Secrets”. Wayne’s Blog. Available: ttps://www.drwaynedyer.com/blog/success-secrets/
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 – CAN Work Philippines: Pilot Program to Streamline Work Permit Processing for Canadian Employers Recruiting in the Philippines
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 – IRCC Announces the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Processing International Experience Canada Work Permits
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
Thursday, 2 November 2023 – Changes to International Student Program
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/10/changes-to-international-student-program-aim-to-protect-students.html
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
Tuesday, 26 October 2023 – New Permanent Residence Pathway for Certain Ukrainian Nationals
[2] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 – Parents and Grandparents Program to Re-Open This Year
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/parents-grandparents-program-re-opens-fall.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/parents-grandparents-program-re-opens-fall.html
[3] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/parents-grandparents-program-re-opens-fall.html
[4] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/parents-grandparents-program-re-opens-fall.html
[5] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/about.html
Tuesday, 3 October 2023 – How are Temporary Resident Permits Assessed?
(1) Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada. (2019, June 28). Temporary resident permits (TRPs): Eligibility and assessment. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/permits/eligibility-assessment.html.
(2) Ibid.
(3) Ibid.
Friday, 22 September 2023 – Stubborn Canadian Demographics Pressuring IRCC to Super-Innovate Now!
[1] StatsCan. (2023, June 28). Canada’s population estimates, first quarter 2023. Government of Canada. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/230628/dq230628c-eng.htm?indid=4098-1&indgeo=0
[2] Scialabba, L., Widener, C., Bruce, C. & Jenkins, I. (2019, May 06). Government backlog reduction: Five ways government agencies can improve services and mission delivery. Deloitte. Available: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/public-sector/government-backlog-reduction.html
[3] Bellissimo, M. (2022, February 25). Canadian International Student Program 2022 & Beyond. House of Commons Canada. Available: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/441/CIMM/Brief/BR11713090/br-external/BellissimoLawGroupPC-1-e.pdf
[4] It may be best to outsource this project to a company outside of IRCC that has the expertise and objectivity to recommend how operations can be improved. If IRCC opts to take this approach, it is crucial that they take steps to protect and ensure applicant privacy.
[5] Bellissimo, M. Techno-Centric Evolution of Discretionary-Decision Making in Canadian Immigration Law: How Can Counsel Respond? House of Commons Canada. Available: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/441/CIMM/Brief/BR11765668/br-external/BellissimoLawGroupPC-2-e.pdf; Bellissimo, M. Differential Outcomes in IRCC Decisions: On the Scope and Impact of the Use of Advanced Analytics Technology in Application Processes. House of Commons Canada. Available:https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/441/CIMM/Brief/BR11713740/br-external/BellissimoLawGroup-e.pdf
[6] IRCC. (2023, August 23). Express Entry rounds of invitations: Category-based selection. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html
[7] IRCC. (2023, June 27). Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/canadas-tech-talent-strategy.html
Thursday, 24 August 2023 – How Can I Extend my Visitor Visa?
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/visit-to-work.html.
Friday, 18 August 2023 – Temporary Public Policy Allows Work Permit Holders in Canada to Study Without A Study Permit
[1] “Temporary public policy to allow foreign nationals with valid work permits to study without a study permit,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/study-without-study-permit.html>
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid. See also, s. 186(u) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
[6] Ibid.
[7] “Study permits: Who needs a study permit,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/who-needs-study-permit.html#eligible>.
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 – New Permanent Resident Pathway launching October 2023 in response to the Crisis in Ukraine
[1] “Canada launches pathway to reunite families and support Ukrainians,” Government of Canada online (date modified 15 July 2023): <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/07/canada-launches-pathway-to-reunite-families-and-support-ukrainians.html>
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
Friday, 23 June 2023 – Considerations for Removal Order Appeals involving Criminality
[1] Ribic v. Canada (M.E.I.) (1986), 1986 CarswellNat 1357, [1985] I.A.D.D. No. 4 (Imm. App. Bd.). See also: Chieu v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2002 SCC 3 (CanLII), [2002] 1 SCR 84, pars. 40-41, 77, 90.
[2] Martinez-Soto v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2008 FC 883.
[3] Ramirez Martinez, Jose Mauricio (aka Jose Mauricio Ramirez) v. M.E.I., IAD T95-065669, par. 3.
[4] Lin v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), (October 2, 2014), Doc. 5239-0138, T83-01023 (Can. I.R.B.), par. 20.
[5] Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, “Step 7: Receive the decision”, online: https://irb.gc.ca/en/making-immigration-appeal/Pages/immapp-bc8.aspx.
Tuesday, 13 June 2023 – Canada’s Immigration Response to the Crisis in Sudan
[1] Temporary measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/sudan2023.html
[2] Sudanese nationals can extend their stay in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/04/sudanese-nationals-can-extend-their-stay-in-canada.html Conflict in Sudan –
[3] Temporary measures for foreign national family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/sudan2023/family-members-outside-canada.html
Friday, 26 May 2023 – Immigration to Canada by Country: Where are Canada’s Immigrants Coming From?
Monday, 15 May 2023 – What happens in an Immigration Medical Exam (IME)?
Medical Exam for Temporary Residents: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents.html
Medical Exam for Permanent Residents: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-permanent-residents.html
Who needs a Medical Exam: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-temporary-residents/country-requirements.html
Medical Exam for Express Entry Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/medical-exams.html
Temporary Public Policy Exemption: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/2022-foreign-exempt-ime.html
Find a Panel Physician: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx
Medical Surveillance: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/medical-surveillance.html
Thursday, 4 May, 2023 – Bill C-27: Artificial Intelligence and Data Act – An Important First Step Towards a Canadian Artificial Intelligence Charter of Digital Rights and Freedoms
[1] https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-27/first-reading.
[2] “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.” The White House, 22 Oct. 2022, www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/. Accessed 4 Jan. 2023.
[3] Ibid.
[4] S.C. 1960, c. 44.
[5] Enacted as Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982, 1982, c. 11 (U.K.), which came into force on April 17, 1982.
[6] Arora, Neelima, Banerjee, Amit K, and Narasu, Mangamoori L. (October 2020). “The role of artificial intelligence in tackling COVID-19”. Future Virology. doi: 10.2217/fvl-2020-0130.
[7] Keshavarzi Arshadi A, Webb J, Salem M, Cruz E, Calad-Thomson S, Ghadirian N, Collins J, Diez-Cecilia E, Kelly B, Goodarzi H and Yuan JS (2020) Artificial Intelligence for COVID-19 Drug Discovery and Vaccine Development. Front. Artif. Intell. 3:65. doi: 10.3389/frai.2020.00065.
[8] CIFAR and the Ontario Government support major breakthroughs in COVID-19 research. CIFAR. Available: https://cifar.ca/cifarnews/2020/12/16/ontario-researchers-use-ai-to-diagnose-and-treat-covid-19/.
[9] Investissement Quebec, International. Montreal’s Artificial Intelligence Hub. Available: https://www.investquebec.com/international/en/secteurs-activite-economique/technologies-information-communications/Montreal-s-Artificial-Intelligence-Hub.html.
[10] Niiler, Eric (25 March 2019). “Can AI Be a Fair Judge in Court? Estonia Thinks So.” Wired. Available: https://www.wired.com/story/can-ai-be-fair-judge-court-estonia-thinks-so/ .
[11] Vasdani, Tara (5 February 2020). “Robot Justice: China’s use of Internet court.” The Lawyer’s Daily.
[12] https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/technology/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-universities.html.
[13] https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/house/sitting-136/hansard#11955659, 10067 (1315).
[14] New Zealand Government (July 2020). Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand. https://data.govt.nz/assets/data-ethics/algorithm/Algorithm-Charter-2020_Final-English-1.pdf.
[15] Ibid.
[16] European Commission (8 April 2019). “Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI”
[17] Cox, J., Lewih, A., & Halforty, I. (2021). “AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Laws and Regulations 2021 Australia.” Global Legal Insights. Available: https://www.globallegalinsights.com/practice-areas/ai-machine-learning-and-big-data-laws-and-regulations/australia
[18] European Commission (8 April 2019). “Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI.”
[19] “What Is the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights?” The White House, 22 Oct. 2022, www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/what-is-the-blueprint-for-an-ai-bill-of-rights/. Accessed 4 Jan. 2023.
[20] “The AI Bill of Rights Makes Uneven Progress on Algorithmic Protections.” LawFare Blog, 7 Oct. 2022, www.lawfareblog.com/ai-bill-rights-makes-uneven-progress-algorithmic-protections. Accessed 4 Jan. 2023.
[21] AIBOR, p. 5, https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/house/sitting-136/hansard#11955659, 10070.
[23] Liew, Jamie and Molnar, Petra (5 May 2021). “Clear safeguards needed around technology planned for border checkpoints CBC News. Available: https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-technology-border-canada-1.6005907.
[24] The Conversation (28 April 2021), Canada should be transparent in how it uses AI to screen immigrants. Accessed 25 November 2022. https://theconversation.com/canada-should-be-transparent-in-how-it-uses-ai-to-screen-immigrants-157841 (hereinafter The Conversation, “Transparent AI Screening”).
[25] RNZ, “Immigration NZ pilot described as racial profiling,” YouTube, 5 April 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfqPCrQmVKs&t=149s&ab_channel=RNZ. Project Quantum being administered by the Canada Border Services Agency appears to also be a risk predictor model of those entering Canada.
Wednesday, 26 April 2023 – Detention Review at Immigration Division – Considerations
[1] IRPA, s. 55.
[2] IRPA, s. 57(2).
[3] IRPR, s. 245.
[4] Government of Canada. “ENF 34: Alternatives to Detention Program”. Available: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf34-eng.pdf at 20.
[5] IRPR, s. 246.
[6] Supra note 5.
[7] Supra note 5.
[8] IRPR, s. 247(1).
[9] Immigration and Refugee Board. “Chairperson Guideline 2: Detention – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada”. Available : https://irb.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir02.aspx#s22
[10] Bah v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2016 FC 373, par. 7.
Thursday, 20 April 2023 – How can I Sponsor my Parents to Live in Canada?
[1] Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, s. 3(1)(d).
[3] https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1445&top=14.
Monday, 10 April 2023 – IRCC Updates Instructions Regarding “Dual Intent”
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2023-dual-intent.html
[2] Ibid.
[3] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/dual-intent-applicants.html
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
[7] Ibid.
Monday, 27 March 2023 – Canada’s Response to Countries in Crisis Over the Past Few Years
[1] Canada provides new humanitarian assistance in response to earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria (Ottawa) 24 February 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/canada-provides-new-humanitarian-assistance-in-response-to-earthquakes-in-turkiye-and-syria.html.
[2] Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 22 March 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html.
[3] Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 22 March 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/03/canada-ukraine-authorization-for-emergency-travel.html.
[4] Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 22 March 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/03/canada-ukraine-authorization-for-emergency-travel.html.
[5] Political situation in Afghanistan, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 4 April 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/afghanistan/political-situation.html.
[6] Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 21 March 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/afghanistan.html.
[7] Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 21 March 2023. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/afghanistan.html.
[8] Canada’s response to the conflict in Syria, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 21 June 2022. https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/conflict_syria-syrie.aspx?lang=eng.
[9] Canada’s response to the conflict in Syria, Government of Canada (Ottawa) 21 June 2022. https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/conflict_syria-syrie.aspx?lang=eng
Monday, 13 March 2023 – What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment?
[1] Pre-removal risk assessment: Who can apply Government of Canada (Ottawa). 8 October 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/claim-protection-inside-canada/after-apply-next-steps/refusal-options/pre-removal-risk-assessment/eligibility.html
[2] Pre-removal risk assessment: What It’s For, Government of Canada (Ottawa). 8 October 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/claim-protection-inside-canada/after-apply-next-steps/refusal-options/pre-removal-risk-assessment.html
[3] Processing pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) applications: Intake, Government of Canada (Ottawa). 8 October 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/removal-risk-assessment/applications-intake.html
[4] Processing pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) applications: Intake, Government of Canada (Ottawa). 8 October 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/refugee-protection/removal-risk-assessment/applications-intake.html
[5] ENF 10 Removals, Government of Canada (Ottawa). 24 February 2017. https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf10-eng.pdfhttps://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf10-eng.pdf
[6] Pre-removal risk assessment: Who can apply, Government of Canada (Ottawa). 8 October 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/claim-protection-inside-canada/after-apply-next-steps/refusal-options/pre-removal-risk-assessment/eligibility.html
Friday, 17 February 2023 – How Long Can a Canadian Citizen Stay Outside of Canada?
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html
[2] https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html
[3] Ibid.
[4] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/understand-pr-status.html
[5] Ibid.
[6] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/understand-pr-status.html
Thursday, 9 February 2023 – Government Investing Heavily in Canadian Employer Labour Market Impact Assessment Compliance
[1] Government of Canada, “Employers who have been found non-compliant”, 28 January 2023, <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/employers-non-compliant.html#table1>
[2] Ibid.
[3] Government of Canada, “CIMM – Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Mar 10, 2021”, <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/cimm-mar-10-2021/cimm-temporary-foreign-worker-program-10-2021.html>
[4] Ibid.
Wednesday, 28 December 2022 – IRCC Changes PRRA Eligibility for Iranian Foreign Nationals
[1] “Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Iran,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/prra-iran.html>
[2] Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, s. 112(2).
[3] Supra, note 1.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
Wednesday, 14 December 2022 – Super Visas – Bridging the PGP Sponsorship Gap
[1] “Visitor visa: About the document,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/about-visitor-visa.html>
[2] “Super visa (for parents and grandparents): About the document,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/about.html>
[3] “Super visa (for parents and grandparents): Who can apply,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/eligibility.html>
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] “Sponsor your parents and grandparents: About the process,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html>
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 – BLG PC Written Consultation: Immigration Division Rules Review
[1]Brown v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2020 FCA 130 (CanLII), [2021] 1 FCR 53, para 136-149
[2]Ibid. para 136
[3]Ibid. para 142
Monday, 24 September 2022 – Canadian International Student Program: Is it Time for a Program Teardown? Here’s Five Steps to Consider
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 – IRCC to Move PR Applications Fully Online
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 – IRCC resumes the renewal of expired refugee protection claimant documents
[1] Government of Canada (August 2022). “IRCC begins renewing refugee protection claimant documents”. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/renew-refugee-protection-claimant-document-2022.html
[2] Government of Canada (July 2022). “What is a Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD) and when will I get one?” https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1477&top=11
Monday, July 18, 2022 – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Releases Report on Quality Performance in the Refugee Protection Division in 2020-2021
Monday, June 27, 2022 – Canada Funds Kids Help Phone to Expand Mental Health Services for Afghan and Ukrainian Youth
[1] Government of Canada (20 June 2022). “Government of Canada funds Kids Help Phone to expand mental health services for Afghan and Ukrainian youth”. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/06/government-of-canada-funds-kids-help-phone-to-expand-mental-health-services-for-afghan-and-ukrainian-youth.html
[2] Kids Help Phone (2022). “Our history.” https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/about-us/about-kids-help-phone/
[3] Government of Canada (20 June 2022).
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – Draws to Resume Under Express Entry
[3] Supra, note 1.
[6] Ibid.
[8] Supra, note 5.
[9] Ibid.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – My Application Was Refused for Misrepresentation but I Did Not Lie Now What?
[1]IRPA, ss. 40(1)(a), 40(2), 40(3), Ni v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2010 FC 162, par. 18, Muthui v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2014 FC 105, par. 47
[2] Seraj v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2016 FC 38, par. 1, Lamsen v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2016 FC 815, par. 24
[3]Bao v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2019 FC 268, pars. 21-23
[4] Rong v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2013 FC 364, pars. 27, 30
[5] Chhetry v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2016 FC 513, par. 34
[6] Tahiru v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2009 FC 437, par. 48
[7]These 12 questions, broken down, would read as follows: Have you ever made a refugee claim in Canada? Have you ever been refused refugee status in Canada? Have you ever withdrawn or abandoned your refugee claim in Canada? Have you ever made a refugee anywhere in the world? Have you ever been refused refugee status anywhere in the world? Have you ever withdrawn or abandoned your refugee claim anywhere in the world? Have you ever made an application for permanent residence in Canada for an immigrant or permanent resident visa (including a Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ or application to the Provincial Nominee Program) and been refused? Have you ever you ever made an application for permanent residence anywhere else in the world and been refused? Have you ever applied to Canada for any type of temporary residence visa or permit (visit, study, work) and been refused? Have you ever applied to anywhere in the world for any type of temporary residence visa or permit (visit, study, work) and been refused?
Thursday, May 12, 2022 – Canada Has Welcomed 12,605 Afghan Nationals, Among Those Are Afghan Journalists Who Now Find Freedom of Expression in Canada
[1] Afghan journalists find freedom of expression in Canada – Canada.ca
[2] THE CONSTITUTION ACTS, 1867 to 1982 (justice.gc.ca)
[3] World Press Freedom Day – EN | United Nations
[4] Afghan journalists find freedom of expression in Canada – Canada.ca
[5] Afghanistan – United States Department of State
[6] Humanitarian program for Afghan nationals in need of resettlement: About the program – Canada.ca
[7] Afghan journalists find freedom of expression in Canada – Canada.ca
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 – How to Get a Record Suspension
[1] Government of Canada (2018). “What is a record suspension?” https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/what-is-a-record-suspension.html
[2] Government of Canada (2022). “Official PBC Record Suspension Application Guide and Forms” https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/official-pbc-application-guide-and-forms.html
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 – Is Canada Welcoming to Immigrants?
[1] Cheatham, Amelia (9 February 2022). “What is Canada’s Immigration Policy?”. Council on Foreign Relations. < https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/what-canadas-immigration-policy#:~:text=Introduction,ratios%20for%20industrialized%20Western%20countries. >
[2] The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration (8 December 2020). “Canada ranks fourth in world ranking for immigrant-friendly policies” < https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-ranks-fourth-in-world-ranking-for-immigrant-friendly-policies-825105369.html >
[3] Singer, Colin R. (16 May 2021). “Canada Rated Best Country in World for Welcoming Immigrants”. < https://www.immigration.ca/canada-rated-best-country-in-world-for-welcoming-immigrants >
[4] Cheatham, Amelia (9 February 2022). “What is Canada’s Immigration Policy?”
[5] Government of Canada (14 February 2022). Notice – Supplementary Information for the 2022-2024 Immigration Levels Plan. < https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/supplementary-immigration-levels-2022-2024.html >
[6] Statistics Canada (27 November 2015). Life Satisfaction among Recent Immigrants in Canada: Comparisons with Source-country Populations and the Canadian-born. < https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11f0019m/11f0019m2014363-eng.htm
Monday, April 25, 2022 – Canada Chairs the New Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility
[2] The Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility – Canada.ca
[4] Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot – Canada.ca
[5] Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot: Immigration Options for Skilled Refugees | Bellissimo Law Group
Thursday, April 14, 2022 – Welcomed Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Workforce Solutions Road Map
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/04/government-of-canada-announces-workforce-solutions-road-map–further-changes-to-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-to-address-labour-shortages-ac.html
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – Important Updates From The Immigration and Refugee Board
[1] “Volunteer to have your refugee claim scheduled on short notice,” Immigration and Refugee Board online (dated modified 3 February 2022): <https://irb.gc.ca/en/news/2022/Pages/volunteer-refugee-claim-short-notice.aspx>
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Ukrainian files to be prioritized,” Immigration and Refugee Board online (date modified 3 March 2022): <https://irb.gc.ca/en/news/2022/Pages/ukrainian-files-prioritized.aspx>
[4] Ibid.
Monday, March 21, 2022 –Important Amendments to Regulations Governing Medical Inadmissibility:The Conversation Continues . . .
[1] Canada Gazette. (4 March 2022). “Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Excessive Demand): SOR/2022-39”. Government of Canada, Part II, Vol. 156, No. 6.
[2] Ibid, pg. 27
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 – Canada Extends COVID-19 Policy Allowing Visitors to Apply for Work Permits While Inside Canada
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/work-permit/visitor-work-permits.html
Thursday, February 24, 2022 – Recent Changes to COVID-19 Related Entry Requirements for Canada
[1] Government of Canada (2022). “Government of Canada lightens border measures as part of transition of the pandemic response”. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/02/government-of-canada-lightens-border-measures-as-part-of-transition-of-the-pandemic-response.html
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
Thursday, February 17, 2022 – New Platform to Track Family Class PR Applications
[1] “Launching a new online case status tracker for family class permanent residence applications,” Government of Canada online (dated modified 8 February 2022): <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/02/launching-a-new-online-case-status-tracker-for-family-class-permanent-residence-applications.html>
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Supra, note 1.
Monday, January 24, 2022 – Canada Welcomes the Most Immigrants in a Single Year in 2021
[1]Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (2021). “Canada welcomes the most immigrants in a single year in its history”. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/12/canada-welcomes-the-most-immigrants-in-a-single-year-in-its-history.html
[2] El-Assal, Kareem (2022). “Canadian Immigration in 2022: A preview of the year ahead”. CIC News. https://www.cicnews.com/2022/01/canadian-immigration-in-2022-a-preview-of-the-year-ahead-0120148.html#gs.m9nr6f
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] El-Assal, Kareem (2022). “Canada to announce Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 by February”. CIC News. https://www.cicnews.com/2022/01/canada-to-announce-immigration-levels-plan-2022-2024-by-february-0121114.html#gs.m9k03x
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 – Another Change to COVID-19-Related Entry Requirements for Canada
[1] “COVID-19 Travel: Checklists for requirements and exemptions,” Government of Canada online (date modified 14 January 2022): <https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/exemptions>
[2] Ibid.
[3] “COVID-19 vaccinated travellers entering Canada,” Government of Canada online (date modified 17 January 2022): <https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada>
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
Monday, January 10, 2022 – Growing Refusal Rates in Canadian Temporary Residence Applications
[1] York, G. & Carbert, M. (8 July 2018). “Access denied: Canada’s refusal rate for visitor visas soars.” <https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-access-denied-canadas-refusal-rate-for-visitor-visas-soars/>
[2] Ibid
[3] Federal Court. (29 July 2021). Affidavit of Andie Daponte.
[4] Ibid
[5] Ibid
[6] Ibid
[7] Canadim. (26 October 2021). “Canada’s visitor visa refusal rate is on the rise.” <https://www.canadim.com/blog/visitor-visa-refusal-rate-on-the-rise/>
[8] Federal Court. (29 July 2021). Affidavit of Andie Daponte.
Thursday, December 16, 2021 –Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot: Immigration Options for Skilled Refugees
[1] “Applications now open for the expanded Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/applications-open-economic-mobility-pathways-pilot.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Temporary public policies: Temporary resident to permanent resident pathway – About the program,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/tr-pr-pathway.html>.
[4] “Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot: Who is eligible,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/economic-mobility-pathways-pilot/eligibility.html>.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
[7] “Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot: About the pilot” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/economic-mobility-pathways-pilot.html>.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – International Migration Down, Says UN
[1] Benton, M., Jeanne, B., Davidoff-Gore, S., and Schmidt, T. (2021). “COVID-19 and the State of Global Mobility in 2020.” Migration Policy Institute and International Organization for Migration. https://www.migrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/publications/mpi_covid19-impact-global-mobility_final.pdf
[2] United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2021). “International Migration 2020 Highlights”. https://www.un.org/development/desa/pd/sites/www.un.org.development.desa.pd/files/undesa_pd_2020_international_migration_highlights.pdf
[3] Ibid.
[4] United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2021). “International Migration 2020 Highlights Ten Key Messages”. https://www.un.org/development/desa/pd/sites/www.un.org.development.desa.pd/files/international_migration_2020_highlights_ten_key_messages.pdf
[5] El-Assal, Kareem (2021). “Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October”. CIC News. https://www.cicnews.com/2021/11/sean-fraser-prepared-to-increase-canadas-immigration-levels-even-as-46000-immigrants-landed-in-october-1119662.html#gs.ihyiyi
Friday, December 3, 2021 – Informational Equity: Despite Attempting To Prevent Fraud Here Is Why IRCC’s And CBSA’s Portrayal Of Counsel Is Undermining The Integrity Of Canada’s Immigration System
[1] See: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Immigration and citizenship”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html; Canada Border Services Agency. “Canada Border Services Agency”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
[2] Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. “Learn about representatives – Canada.ca”, (16 May 2019), online: Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigration-citizenship-representative/learn-about-representatives.html
[3] Ibid
[4] Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. “How to choose an immigration or citizenship representative”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigration-citizenship-representative/choose.html
[5] Ibid
[6] See: Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. “Important information on using immigration or citizenship consultants”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/using-immigration-citizenship-consultants.html; Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. “Will my case be processed more quickly if I hire a representative?”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=445&top=7; Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. “What should I do if my immigration representative and I have a disagreement?”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=452&top=7; Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. “Do I need to use an immigration representative for my citizenship application?”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=453&top=7; Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. “Immigration Fraud – Protect Yourself!”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/immigration-fraud-protect-yourself.html
[7]See: Canada Border Services Agency. “Appeals/Reviews”. Government of Canada. Available: https://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/recourse-recours/menu-eng.html; Canada Border Services Agency. “Arrests, detentions and removals”. Government of Canada. Available: https://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/arr-det-eng.html
Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Omicron Variant: A New Development in the Fight Against COVID-19 | Bellissimo Law Group
[1] CBC. (28 November 2021). “Canada’s first cases of the omicron coronavirus variant confirmed in Ottawa.” < https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/omicron-variant-canada-travellers-1.6265927>
[2] World Health Organization. (26 November 2021). “Classification of Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern.” <https://www.who.int/news/item/26-11-2021-classification-of-omicron-(b.1.1.529)-sars-cov-2-variant-of-concern>
[3] Government of Canada. (26 November 2021). “Government of Canada introduces new measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern.” < https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-introduces-new-measures-to-address-covid-19-omicron-variant-of-concern.html>
[4] Ibid.
[1] Ibid.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 – Recent Announcements of Adjustments to Canada’s Border and Travel Measures
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/adjustments-to-canadas-border-and-travel-measures.html
Thursday, November 18, 2021 – Temporary Residents and Immigrants Over-Represented in the Essential Workforce – Practical Solutions?
[1] “Valued Workers, Valuable Work, The Current and Future Role of (Im)migrant Talent”, The Conference Board of Canada online (29 October 2021): <https://www.conferenceboard.ca/temp/ca4e1709-1467-448f-8163-8ac4f41b832b/11354_impact-paper_valued-workers_immigrant-talent.pdf>.
[2] Ibid, pg. 2.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid, pgs. 17-19.
Monday, November 15, 2021 – Proof of Citizenship and Search of Citizenship Records Moving Online
[1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Online applications available for proof of citizenship and search of citizenship records”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/cit-proof-record-online.html
[2] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Online citizenship applications”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/cit-grant-eapp.html
Friday, November 12, 2021 – The USA Welcomes Canadian Travelers at Land Crossings and Ferry Terminals
[3] COVID-19 vaccinated travellers entering Canada – Travel restrictions in Canada – Travel.gc.ca
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – Government Announces New Minister of IRCC
[1] Government of Canada (2021). The Honourable Sean Fraser. Retrieved on 27 October 2021 https://pm.gc.ca/en/cabinet/honourable-sean-fraser
[2] Ibid.
[3] CIC (2021). Canada’s new immigration minister is Sean Fraser. Retrieved on 27 October 2021 https://www.cicnews.com/2021/10/canadian-immigration-trudeau-to-introduce-new-cabinet-1019358.html#gs.eqt5ve
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 – Canada May Be Expanding Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathways
[1] “Applications open tomorrow for new pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary works and international graduates of a Canadian institution,” Government of Canada online (date modified 5 May 2021): <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/05/applications-open-tomorrow-for-new-pathway-to-permanent-residency-for-over-90000-essential-temporary-workers-and-international-graduates-of-a-canad.html>
[2] “Temporary public policies: Temporary resident to permanent resident pathway – About the program,” Government of Canada online (date modified 4 October 2021): <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/tr-pr-pathway.html>
[3] Ibid.
[4] “Canada may look at making more temporary migrants permanent, Mendicino says,” CTV News online: <https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-may-look-at-making-more-temporary-migrants-permanent-mendicino-says-1.5633408>
Monday, October 25, 2021 – Travelling to the United States and Proof of Vaccination
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 – Family Class Sponsorship: Program Invitations and 2021 Application Information
[1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Sponsor your parents and grandparents: About the process”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents.html
[2] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (23 September 2021). “Invitations to sponsor parents and grandparents are not being sent out”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/pgp-invitations-being-sent-out.html
[3] Ibid.
[4] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Sponsor your parents and grandparents: Submit the interest to sponsor form”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents/tell-us-you-want-sponsor-parent-grandparent.html
Friday, September 24, 2021 – New Canadian Citizens Cast Their Federal Ballots for the First Time
[1] CBC News (2021). These new Canadians cast their first federal ballots. Here’s what they thought. Retrieved September 22, 2021, from https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new-canadians-cast-ballot-1.6177400
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – Updated Guidance on Travel Restrictions for Entry to Canada
[1] https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#entry-vaccinated
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html#a3
[3] https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start
[4] https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco
[5] https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/india
Monday, August 30, 2021 – Online Citizenship Applications Now Accepted!
[1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (11 August 2021). “Online Citizenship Applications”. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/cit-grant-eapp.html
[2] Raffy Boudjikanian (17 May 2021). “Hundreds of Thousands of Canadian citizenship hopefuls waiting for applications to be processed”. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-citizenship-betrayed-waiting-1.6028800
Monday, August 30, 2021 – More Immigration Applications Moving Online
[1] “Online citizenship applications,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/cit-grant-eapp.html>
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] “New Permanent Residence Online Application Portal for authorized representatives,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/new-rep-pr-portal.html>
Thursday, August 26, 2021 – IRCC Invests $100 Million to Improve Newcomers’ Access to Settlement Services
[1]Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (2019) Settlement Program. Retrieved August 24, 2021 from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/program-terms-conditions/settlement.html
[2] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (2021) Government of Canada Invests $100 Million to Support Newcomers’ Integration. Retrieved August 24, 2021, from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-invests-100-million-to-support-newcomers-integration.html
[3] IRCC (2021).
[4] IRCC (2021).
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 – Government of Canada Offers Path to Protection for Afghans Who Assisted Canada
[1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (2021) Government of Canada offers refuge to Afghans who assisted Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2021, from https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/07/government-of-canada-offers-refuge-to-afghans-who-assisted-canada.html
[2] IRCC (2021).
[3] IRCC (2021).
[4] IRCC (2021).
[5] IRCC (2021).
Thursday, July 22, 2021 – How to Check If Your Application Has Been Received by Immigration and Citizenship Canada
[1] https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=028&top=4
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 – IRCC’s New Temporary Public Policy: Medical Exam Exemption for Some In-Canada Permanent Residence Applicants
[1] “Temporary public policy exempting some foreign nationals in Canada from requiring an immigration medical exam,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/temporary-public-policy-exempting-some-foreign-nationals-canada-requiring-immigration-medical-exam.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/10/government-of-canada-announces-plan-to-support-economic-recovery-through-immigration.html>.
[4] “Canada increasing immigration targets following pandemic disruptions,” Government of Canada online: <https://globalnews.ca/news/7431923/canada-immigration-plan-coronavirus/>.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 – Reasons Why Canada is a Top Destination for Immigrants
[1] https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA/ResearchPublications/200920E
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/newcomers.html
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 – 3 New Initiatives to Welcome and Support More Refugees
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/06/canada-announces-3-new-initiatives-to-welcome-and-support-more-refugees.html
Thursday, June 24, 2021 – “Landed Immigrant” Versus Canadian Citizenship – What Are The Differences?
[1] “Glossary,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#p>.
[2] Ibid. See also section 2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27.
[3] See section 27 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27. See also “Understand permanent resident status,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/understand-pr-status.html>.
[4] For example, a permanent resident accompanying their Canadian citizen spouse or parent may still meet the residency obligation. See section 28 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27.
[5] See sections 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 46 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27.
[6] See subsection 19(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27.
[7] “Apply for a passport: How to apply,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/new-adult-passport/apply-how.html>.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – New Program Launched for Indigenous Peoples to Reclaim Their Indigenous Names on Canadian Immigration Documents
Friday, June 18, 2021 – New Pardon Provisions Proposed
[1] Public Safety Canada. “Pardon legislation introduced to address criminal justice system inequities and keep communities safe”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2021/06/pardon-legislation-introduced-to-address-criminal-justice-system-inequities-and-keep-communities-safe1.html
[2] Ibid
[3] Ibid
[4] Ibid
[5] Ibid
Monday, June 14, 2021 – Two New Pathways to Permanent Residency for Nationals of Hong Kong
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/06/minister-mendicino-announces-opening-of-2-new-pathways-to-permanent-residence-for-hong-kong-residents.html
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 – Updates on Temporary Public Policy for Out-of-Status Construction Workers in the GTA
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/further-facilitate-access-permanent-resident-construction-workers-gta.html
Wednesday, June 2, 2021- IRCC Launches New System to Streamline and Modernize ATIPS
[1] “IRCC launches efforts to streamline and modernize access to information and privacy system,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/05/ircc-launches-efforts-to-streamline-and-modernize-access-to-information-and-privacy-system.html>.
[2] “Make an access to information or personal information request,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/access-information-privacy/access-information/request-information.html>.
[3] Supra, note 1.
[4] Ibid.
[5] “Management Action Plan – OIC’s Recommendations,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/management-action-plan-oic-recommendations.html>.
[6] Ibid.
[7] Ibid.
Friday, May 28, 2021 – Pathways to Canada: Updates to The 6 New Ways to Migrate
[2] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (14 April 2021). New pathway to permanent residency for over 90, 000 essential temporary workers and international graduates. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/04/new-pathway-to-permanent-residency-for-over-90000-essential-temporary-workers-and-international-graduates.html
[4] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (14 April 2021). New pathway to permanent residency for over 90, 000 essential temporary workers and international graduates. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/04/new-pathway-to-permanent-residency-for-over-90000-essential-temporary-workers-and-international-graduates.html
[5] El-Assal, Kareem (27 May 2021). “IRCC provides more clarity on eligibility criteria for six new immigration pathways”. CIC News. https://www.cicnews.com/2021/05/ircc-provides-more-clarity-on-eligibility-criteria-for-six-new-immigration-pathways-0518205.html#gs.2j7p4w
Friday, May 21, 2021 – Canada Announces New Permanent Residence Pathway for Families of Canadian Victims of Recent Air Disasters
Thursday, May 13, 2021 – Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Immigration Law and Practice: A Covid-19 Year Later?
[1] Keshavarzi Arshadi A, Webb J, Salem M, Cruz E, Calad-Thomson S, Ghadirian N, Collins J, Diez-Cecilia E, Kelly B, Goodarzi H and Yuan JS (2020) Artificial Intelligence for COVID-19 Drug Discovery and Vaccine Development. Front. Artif. Intell. 3:65. doi: 10.3389/frai.2020.00065
Thursday, April 29, 2021 – IRCC No Longer Providing Automatic Extensions for Missing Documents
[1] “COVID-19 update: Applicants should start collecting supporting information as IRCC resumes processing of applications in progress,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/supporting-information-applications-in-progress.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
[7] Ibid.
[8] Ibid.
[9] Ibid.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 – New Pathways to Permanent Residence for Foreign Workers in Canada
[1]https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/trpr-canadian-work-experience.html
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/trpr-canadian-work-experience-french.html
Monday, April 19, 2021 – Things You Should Know! General Takeaways from ABA Webinar on Searches of Electronic Devices at the Border
[1] Based on the presentation, in the US a cursory search includes a basic search of your electronic device, not looking at documents stored on the cloud. In Canada, this is referred to as a “deeper search” – a search of an individual’s goods.
[2] Canada Bar Association. FAQ-Privilege and confidentiality for lawyers in private practice. Online: https://www.cba.org/Publications-Resources/Practice-Tools/Ethics-and-Professional-Responsibility-(1)/Solicitor-Client-Privilege/FAQs
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 – IRCC Launches New Pathway to Permanent Residency for Over 90,000 Essential Temporary Workers and International Graduates
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/04/new-pathway-to-permanent-residency-for-over-90000-essential-temporary-workers-and-international-graduates.html
Monday, March 29, 2021 – COVID-19 Travel Restrictions for Foreign Workers
[1] https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/visitors-workers-students#workers
[2] https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 – OINP Releases 2020 Results
[1] “2021 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program updates,” Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program online: <https://www.ontario.ca/page/2021-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
Thursday, March 18, 2021 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Expanding Sydney Office to Reunite Families and Improve Application Processing
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 – Canada Introduces Open Work Permit for Hong Kong Residents
[1] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway that will Attract Recent Graduates and Skilled Workers with Faster Permanent Residency”. Government of Canada. Online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/02/canada-launches-hong-kong-pathway-that-will-attract-recent-graduates-and-skilled-workers-with-faster-permanent-residency.html
[2] Ibid
[3] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Measures to support Hong Kong residents, including youth, to come to Canada”. Government of Canada. Online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/11/measures-to-support-hong-kong-residents-including-youth-to-come-to-canada.html
[4] Ibid
[5] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Newsletter – March 2021”. Government of Canada. Online: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/enewsletter/index.asp#a2
[6] Ibid
[7] Supra note 1
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 – Navigating an LMIA Under the Global Talent Stream
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 – IRCC Continues to Seek Increase in Francophone Immigration Outside of Quebec
[1] “Action Plan for Official Languages – 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/official-languages-bilingualism/official-languages-action-plan/2018-2023.html#a4>
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] “Additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec,” Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/10/additional-points-in-express-entry-to-help-increase-francophone-immigration-outside-quebec.html>
[5] Ibid.
[6] Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC).
[7] Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
[8] Supra note 4.
Friday, February 19, 2021– IRCC Rolls Out New Public Policy for Hong Kong Residents to Work in Canada
[1] “Measures to support Hong Kong residents, including youth, to come to Canada”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 12 November 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/11/measures-to-support-hong-kong-residents-including-youth-to-come-to-canada.html
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Public policy: Open work permits for Hong Kong recent graduates”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 8 February 2021, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/open-work-permit-hong-kong-recent-graduates.html
[4] Ibid.
[5] “Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway that will Attract Recent Graduates and Skilled Workers with Faster Permanent Residency”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 4 February 2021, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/02/canada-launches-hong-kong-pathway-that-will-attract-recent-graduates-and-skilled-workers-with-faster-permanent-residency.html
[6] “Public policy: Open work permits for Hong Kong recent graduates”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 8 February 2021, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/open-work-permit-hong-kong-recent-graduates.html
[7] “Temporary public policy to exempt certain Hong Kong residents from work permit requirements”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 8 February 2021, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/hong-kong-residents-open-work-permit.html
Thursday, February 18, 2021 – Canada Extends Travel Restrictions and Requirements
[1] Government of Canada expands restrictions to international travel by land and air – Canada.ca
Thursday, January 28, 2021 – Written Authorization from IRCC Required for Certain Visitors to Canada
[1] “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Who can travel to Canada – Citizens, persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act, permanent residents, foreign nationals and refugees,” date modified 25 January 2021, Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and visitors to Canada: Uniting with family members,” dated modified 11 January 2021, Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended>.
[7] Ibid.
[8] “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Visitors to Canada,” dated modified 11 January 2021, Government of Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors.html>.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – Canadian Immigration Modernization Must Breed Revolutionary Changes
[1] King, Angelina (20 January 2021). “’I never wanted to leave Canada’: COVID-19 delaying permanent resident applications”. CBC News. Available: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-delaying-permanent-resident-applications-1.5879768
[2] Travel and Tourism. “Travel restrictions in Canada: Flying to and within Canada”. Government of Canada. https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying
[3] Ibid
[4] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Coronavirus disease (Covid-19): Immigration applicants”. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/immigration-applicants.html
[5] Ibid
[6] Ibid
[7] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Biometrics”. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/biometrics.html
[8] For example, the Government of Canada has permitted those foreign nationals whose study, visitor and/or work permits have expired additional time to apply or reinstate their status. For further information, see: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “Public Policy exempting certain out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada from immigration requirements: COVID-19 program delivery”. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/exemption.html
[9] El-Assal, Kareem (18 October 2020). “Canada welcomed 11, 000 immigrants in August 2020”. CIC News. Available: https://www.cicnews.com/2020/10/canada-welcomed-11000-immigrants-in-august-2020-1016026.html#gs.q6ulpj
[10] Statista. Number of immigrants in Canada from 2000 to 2020. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/443063/number-of-immigrants-in-canada/. See also: Immigration,. Refugees and Citizenship Canada. “CIMM – Immigration Levels Plan 2020-2022”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/march-12-2020/immigration-levels-plan.htmlhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-delaying-permanent-resident-applications-1.5879768
[11] To access your copy of ImmQuest, please visit: https://store.thomsonreuters.ca/en-ca/pdp/immquest/30833509
[12] King, Angelina (20 January 2021). “’I never wanted to leave Canada’: COVID-19 delaying permanent resident applications”. CBC News. Available: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-delaying-permanent-resident-applications-1.5879768
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – A Preliminary Exploration of Questions Related to Medical Inadmissibility Raised by COVID-19
[1] To access your copy, visit: https://store.thomsonreuters.ca/en-ca/pdp/canadian-citizenship-and-immigration-inadmissibility-law-2nd-edition/30851151
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – Government of Canada Announces New Policy to Help Former International Students Live In, Work In and Continue Contributing to Canada
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 – Employer Alert: Updates on LMIA Restrictions and Ineligibility
[1] https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/refusal.html
Monday, December 21, 2020 – IRCC Announces a New Pathway and Special Measures for Refugee Claimants Working in the Healthcare Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 – A Five Minute Review of Canadian Immigration Medical Inadmissibility
[1] ENF 1 Inadmissibility, Section 2
[2] OP 15 Medical Procedures, Section 2
[3] See also section 31 of the IRPR
[4] See also section 33 of the IRPR
[5] See also sections 1 and 34 of the IRPR
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – Standing on Guard for Guardian Angels: Canada’s Deportation Strategy During COVID-19
[1] Bryann Aguilar. “Upper Beaches Neighbourhood bangs pots, pans to cheer for healthcare workers”. CP24, online: https://www.cp24.com/news/upper-beaches-neighbourhood-bangs-pots-pans-to-cheer-for-healthcare-workers-1.4872913?cache=yes%3FclipId%3D89578%3FclipId%3D740678%3FautoPlay%3Dtrue
[2] See, for example: Erin Biglow. “’Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Welcomes COVID-19 Frontline Workers to the Hot Seat (EXCLUSIVE)”. Access Hollywood, online: https://www.accessonline.com/articles/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-welcomes-covid-19-frontline-workers-to-the-hot-seat-exclusive
[3] CBC News. “Canada resumes deportations, but ‘guardian angels’ in Quebec will be spared, says CBSA”. CBC, online: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/cbsa-resuming-deportations-covid-19-1.5822727
[4] Ibid
[5] Ibid
[6] Ibid
[7] Ibid
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 – New Gender Related Task Force Unveiled at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
[1] https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/news/2020/Pages/establishment-gender-related-task-force-rpd.aspx
[2] https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/legal-policy/policies/Pages/GuideDir09.aspx
[3] https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/refugee-claims/Pages/gender-related-task-force-rpd.aspx
Thursday, November 26, 2020 – IRCC Plans to Welcome More Immigrants Between 2021 and 2023
[1] “Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration,” News release, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/10/government-of-canada-announces-plan-to-support-economic-recovery-through-immigration.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Canada increasing immigration targets following pandemic disruptions,” Global News online: <https://globalnews.ca/news/7431923/canada-immigration-plan-coronavirus/>.
[4] Supra, note 1.
[5] Ibid.
[6] “Notice – Supplementary Information for the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan,” Notices, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/supplementary-immigration-levels-2021-2023.html>.
[7] “Federal government plans to bring in more than 1.2M immigrants in next 3 years,” CBC News online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/supplementary-immigration-levels-2021-2023.html>.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 – Practicing Immigration Law in the Age of COVID-19
[1] “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Who can travel to Canada – Citizens, persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act, permanent residents, foreign nationals and refugees”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 2 November 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html
[2] Ibid.
[3] Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country Other than the United States), PC Number: 2020-0839.
[4] Supra note 1.
[5] “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): IRCC offices and visa application centres”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 17 September 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/offices.html
[6] “Check processing times”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 23 October 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – Key Updates on Employer Compliance Regarding COVID-19
[1] Employers who have been found non-compliant, “https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/employers-non-compliant.html”
Monday, October 26, 2020 – 3 Myths and Facts About Canadian Permanent Residence
[1] “Understand permanent resident status”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 17 September 2019, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/understand-pr-status.html.
[2] Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, SC 2001, c 27, s 28(2)(a)(i) [IRPA].
[3] IRPA, s 28(2)(a)(ii)-(v).
[4] IRPA, s 28(1).
[5] “Understand permanent resident status”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 17 September 2019, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/understand-pr-status.html.
[6] Ibid.
[7] Ibid.
[8] Citizenship Act, RSC, 1985, c C-29, s 5(1)(c)(ii), as repealed by An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act, SC 2017, c 14, s 1(3).
Friday, October 23, 2020 – Government of Canada Announces Details for Opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program!
[1] https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/parent-grandparent-sponsorship-lottery-1.5750827
[2] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/family-class-income-2020.html
[3] https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/10/how-will-the-2020-parents-and-grandparents-program-intake-process-work.html
Thursday, October 22, 2020 – Mario Bellissimo’s Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Inadmissibility, 2nd Edition Cited in Leading Supreme Court of Canada Decision
[1] R v. Pham, 2013 SCC 15 (Appellant’s Factum at paragraph 27)
[2] R v. Pham, 2013 SCC 15, at para. 14
[3] Canada, Parliament, House of Commons Debates, 41st Parl, 1st Sess, Vol 146, No 151 (24 September 2012)
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Canadian Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) – What is a Genuine Job Offer?
[1] Frankie’s Burgers Lougheed Inc. et. al. v. Canada (E.S.D.), 2015 FC 27 at pars. 74-75 and 80-82
[2] Paturel International Company v. Canada (E.S.D.), 2016 FC 541, pars. 8-13 [Paturel International Company], Seven Valleys Transportation Inc. v. Canada (E.S.D.), 2017 FC 195, pars. 29-33 [Seven Valleys Transportation Inc.]
Monday, September 28, 2020 – Access to Information and COVID-19
[1] Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (18 June 2020). “COVID-19 impact on requests”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/access-information-privacy/reviewing-access-information/covid-19-impact-on-requests.html
[2] Ibid
[3] Mario D. Bellissimo (August 2020). “Continuing the Conversation: 50 Improvements to Our Canadian Immigration System”. ImmQuest, 16.8.
Monday, September 28, 2020 – Canada’s Borders Will Never Be the Same! Bill C-21 and the New Exit Information Regulations
[1] Bill C-21, An Act to amend the Customs Act, 1st Session, 42nd Parl, 2018 (Bill C-21).
[2] Bill C-21 empowers “the Agency” to collect information which is defined as the Canada Border Services Agency as per the Customs Act, RSC 1985, C 1 (2nd Supp.), s 2(1).
[3] Customs Act, RSC 1985, C 1 (2nd Supp.) (the Customs Act). Section 2(1) provides that “officer means a person employed in the administration or enforcement of this Act, the Customs Tariff or the Special Import Measures Act and includes any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; (agent ou agent des douanes)”.
[4] See ss. 94 and 160 of the Customs Act
[5] Exit Information Regulations, SOR/2019-241 (Exit Regulations).
[6] Exit Regulations, ss 1, 5, 16(1).
[7] Ibid, s 16(2).
[8] Ibid, ss 6-15.
[9] Tanya Dupuis, Chloé Forget, “Legislative Summary of Bill C-21: An Act to amend the Customs Act” Library of Parliament Legislative Summaries (22 December 2016 revised 31 October 2018) Publication No. 42-1-C21-E, online: Parliament of Canada, Research Publications <https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA/ResearchPublications/LegislativeSummaries/421C21E#ftn7> ; Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 153, No. 14, SOR/2019-241 at 4349;
for more information regarding the Beyond the Border Action Plan see: Public Safety Canada “Beyond the Border Action Plan”, online Canada <https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/brdr-strtgs/bynd-th-brdr/ctn-pln-en.aspx>.
[10] Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 153, No. 14, SOR/2019-241 (Canada Gazette Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement) at 4350; According to the CBSA “‘Exit information’ comprises both ‘Biographic Entry Data’ received from the U.S. for persons departing Canada in the land mode, and ‘Biographic Air Exit Data’ received from Air Carriers for persons leaving Canada aboard international flights.”: Canada Border Services Agency, “Executive Summary, Entry Exit Initiative – Final Implementation” (3 May 2019), online Canada <https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-efvp/atip-aiprp/eei-ies-eng.html>.
[11] Ibid.
[12] CBSA and other Personal Information Banks such as the Integrated Customs Enforcement System (I.C.E.S.) would need to be referenced to determine retention periods, see: Canada Border Services Agency, “Access to Information and Privacy Information about Programs and Information Holdings 2018 (formerly Info Source)” (2 October 2019), online: Government of Canada < https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-efvp/atip-aiprp/infosource-eng.html>.
Friday, September 25, 2020 – Federal Court of Appeal to Consider the Legality of Returning Refugee Claimants to the United States
[1] Canadian Council for Refugees v Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), 2020 FC 770 at para 162 [CCR 2020].
[2] Catharine Tunney, “Liberals appealing ruling striking down Canada-U.S. asylum agreement”, CBC, 21 August 2020, online: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/safe-third-country-agreement-liberals-appeal-1.5695386.
[3] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Final Text of the Safe Third Country Agreement, preamble, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement/final-text.html. [STCA Final Text]; Efrat Arbel, “Shifting Borders and the Boundaries of Rights: Examining the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States” (2013) 25:1 International Journal of Refugee Law 65 at 66.
[4] Sonia Akibo-Betts, “The Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement: Why the U.S. is Not a Safe Haven for Refugee Women Asserting Gender-Based Asylum Claims” (2005) 19 Windsor Rev Legal & Soc Issues 105 at 2 (Westlaw).
[5] Ibid; STCA Final Text, preamble.
[6] Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 28 July 1951, UST 6259, 189 UNTS 137 art 33 (entered into force 22 April 1954) [Refugee Convention]; Audrey Macklin, “Disappearing Refugees: Reflections on the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement” (2005) 36 Colum Hum Rts L Rev 365 at 366.
[7] CCR 2020 at para 10.
[8] Audrey Macklin, “Citizenship, Non-Citizenship and the Rule of Law” (2018) 69 UNB LJ 19 at 39 [Macklin 2018].
[9] Ibid at 39-40.
[10] Canadian Council for Refugees v Canada, 2008 FCA 229 at para 80, [2009] 3 FCR 136 [CCR 2008]; Macklin 2018 at 40.
[11] CCR 2008 at para 10.
[12] CCR 2020 at paras 95, 110.
[13] CCR 2020 at para 96.
[14] CCR 2020 at paras 139-140.
[15] Karl Nerenberg, “Canada could provide a safe haven for refugees suffering U.S. abuses”, Rabble, 17 September 2020, online: https://rabble.ca/news/2020/09/canada-could-provide-safe-haven-refugees-suffering-us-abuses.
Friday, September 25, 2020 – IRCC Introduces New Temporary Measure: Biometrics Exemption
[1] “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Biometrics,” IRCC Online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/biometrics.html#temporary-canada>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
Friday, August 28, 2020 – New Public Policy: Visitors Now Allowed to Apply for Work Permits from Within Canada!
[1]”New temporary public policy will allow visitors to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/08/new-temporary-public-policy-will-allow-visitors-to-apply-for-a-work-permit-without-having-to-leave-canada.html
Friday, August 21, 2020 – Open Work Permit Pilot Program for In-Canada Spousal Sponsorship Extended
[1]“Open work permit pilot program for permanent residence applicants in the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class (LMIA exemption code A70)”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/special-initiatives-pilot-project/partner.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Program delivery update: Open work permit pilot program for permanent residence applicants in the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class (LMIA exemption code A70),” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2020-open-work-pilot.html>.
[4] Supra note 1.
Friday, August 14, 2020 – 10 Years On: Remembering Sun Sea, the Ship That Changed Canada’s Immigration Laws
[1] “A timeline of events around the MV Sun Sea”, City News, 25 January 2017, online: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2017/01/25/a-timeline-of-events-around-the-mv-sun-sea/; Douglas Quan, “Years after two ships brought 568 migrants to Canada, seven acquittals and one conviction”, National Post, 28 July 2017, online: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/years-after-two-ships-brought-568-migrants-to-canada-seven-acquittals-and-one-conviction.
[2] “Sun Sea: Five years later”, Canadian Council for Refugees, August 205, online: https://ccrweb.ca/sites/ccrweb.ca/files/sun-sea-five-years-later.pdf.
[3] B010 v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2015 SCC 58 (CanLII), [2015] 3 SCR 704 at paras 8-11 [B010].
[4] Ibid at para 13; Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, SC 2001, c 27, s 37(1)(b).
[5] Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, SC 2001, c 27, s 101(1)(f).
[6] B010 at para 18.
[7] Ibid at para 72.
[8] Ibid at paras 57-58.
Friday, July 24, 2020 – Important Changes to Rules on Canadian Citizenship by Descent
[1] “Changes to rules on citizenship by decent,” IRCC Online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/act-changes/rules-2020.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] “Glossary,” IRCC Online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#legal-parent>.
[5] “Changes being made to make it easier for parents to pass on Canadian citizenship,” CTV News Online: <https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/changes-being-made-to-make-it-easier-for-parents-to-pass-on-canadian-citizenship-1.5017868>.
[6] Ibid.
Monday, July 20, 2020 – Universities and COVID-19: What to Expect for the Fall Semester?
[1] Flanagan, Ryan (21 May 2020). “’ The second wave will come’ and experts say Canada is not prepared”. CTV news. Available: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/the-second-wave-will-come-and-experts-say-canada-is-not-prepared-1.4948733; Arthur, Bryce (16 June 2020). “Everyone expects a second wave of COVID 19 in the fall. Get ouside while you can”. Toronto Star. Available: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2020/06/16/everyone-expects-a-second-wave-of-covid-19-in-the-fall-get-outside-while-you-can.html
[2] See: Gertler, Meric S. (14 July 2020). “Update on planning for September: A letter from President Gertler”. University of Toronto. Available: https://www.utoronto.ca/utogether2020/message-from-the-president; Unknown (18 June 2020). “Path Forward 2020/2021: Phased Return to Campus”. York University. Available: https://yubettertogether.info.yorku.ca; Unknown (16 July 2020). “Leaders update: Return to campus resourcces and new mask requirements on campus”. Ryerson University. Available: https://www.ryerson.ca/covid-19/updates/2020/07/leaders-update-return-to-campus-resources-and-new-mask-requirements-on-campus/
[3] Ibid
[4] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (6 July 2020). “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Visitors, foreign workers and students”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors-foreign-workers-students.html
[5] Unknown (no date). “When will the universities let me know if I’ve been accepted?”. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre. Available: https://www.ouac.on.ca/faq/when-will-i-know-about-admission/
[6] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (14 July 2020). “Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students”. Government of Canada. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/07/minister-mendicino-announces-changes-to-facilitate-online-learning-for-international-students.html
Friday, July 10, 2020 – For Canada’s Migrant Farm Workers, Immigration Status Can be a Matter of Life and Death
[1] “Emergency Management Ontario sent to Essex County to handle migrant worker COVID-19 crisis”, Windsor Star, 3 July 2020, online: https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/emergency-management-ontario-sent-to-essex-county-to-handle-migrant-worker-covid-19-crisis; “Doug Ford says he was wrong about migrant workers hiding from COVID-19 tests”, The Globe and Mail, 3 July 2020, online: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-doug-ford-says-he-was-wrong-about-migrant-workers-hiding-from-covid-1/.
[2] “Doug Ford says he was wrong about migrant workers hiding from COVID-19 tests”, The Globe and Mail, 3 July 2020, online: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-doug-ford-says-he-was-wrong-about-migrant-workers-hiding-from-covid-1/.
[3] “Unheeded Warnings: COVID-19 & Migrant Workers in Canada”, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, June 2020, online: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Unheeded-Warnings-COVID19-and-Migrant-Workers.pdf; “COVID-19 exposes injustices faced by migrant workers”, Rabble, 25 June 2020, online: https://rabble.ca/columnists/2020/06/covid-19-exposes-injustices-faced-migrant-workers; “Plea for feds to help migrant farm workers in Ontario affected by COVID-19”, Global News, 27 June 2020, online: https://globalnews.ca/news/7111248/coronavirus-migrant-farm-workers-ontario/.
[4] “Migrant workers in Canada stage multi-city protest, call for more COVID-19 protections” Global News, 4 July 2020, online: https://globalnews.ca/news/7138902/coronavirus-canada-migrant-workers-risk/; “Unheeded Warnings: COVID-19 & Migrant Workers in Canada”, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, June 2020, online: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Unheeded-Warnings-COVID19-and-Migrant-Workers.pdf.
[5] “Hire a temporary worker through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program: Overview”, Employment and Social Development Canada, 28 April 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/agricultural.html
[6] “Hire a temporary worker through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program: Overview”, Employment and Social Development Canada, 28 April 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/agricultural/seasonal-agricultural.html
[7] “Hire a temporary worker through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program: Program Requirements”, Employment and Social Development Canada, 7 May 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/agricultural/seasonal-agricultural/requirements.html.
[8] “Unheeded Warnings: COVID-19 & Migrant Workers in Canada”, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, June 2020, online: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Unheeded-Warnings-COVID19-and-Migrant-Workers.pdf.
[9] “Hire a temporary worker through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program: Program Requirements”, Employment and Social Development Canada, 7 May 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/agricultural/seasonal-agricultural/requirements.html.
[10] Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s 183(4).
[11] “Unheeded Warnings: COVID-19 & Migrant Workers in Canada”, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, June 2020, online: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Unheeded-Warnings-COVID19-and-Migrant-Workers.pdf.
[12] “Vulnerable foreign workers who are victims of abuse”, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 25 June 2020, online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/vulnerable-workers.html.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – Updates to Travel Restrictions for Immediate Family Members Mean Updates to IRCC Program Delivery
[1] “Ottawa loosens COVID-19 border restrictions to allow some families to reunite,” CBC Online: <https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-families-border-1.5602988>.
[2] “Travel restriction measures: COVID-19 program delivery,” IRCC Online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/travel-restrictions.html>.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
[7] Ibid.
Friday, June 19, 2020 – Criminal Inadmissibility, No Contest Pleas, and Withholdings of Adjudication
[1] https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/nolo_contendere
[2] North Carolina v Alford, 400 US 25 (1970); Blume and Helm “The Unexonerated,” Cornell Law Review, 157 at 171.
[3] https://www.slgattorneysflorida.com/what-is-a-withhhold-or-a-withhold-of-adjudication.html
[4] Jawad, 2012 FC 232, par. 31
[5] Pervez, 2000 CanLII 16243 at par. 7
[6] See Reyes, 2015 FC 1015 at par. 9; Lopez Velasco, 2011 FC 627 at par. 2-3; Dilby, 2010 CanLII 96229 at par. 15.
[7] Laverna-Herrera, 2016 CanLII 40669 at par 10.
[8] Jawad, 2012 FC 232 at pars. 5, 10, 12, 33.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 – Looking Back at Past Pandemics is Both Sobering and Inspiring & What it Teaches Us About COVID-19 Canadian Immigration Port of Entry Measures
[1] https://www.livescience.com/worst-epidemics-and-pandemics-in-history.html
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubonic_plague
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_coronavirus
[4] https://www.cicnews.com/2020/05/mendicino-immigration-to-remain-enduring-value-after-coronavirus-0514404.html#gs.6qub1s
Monday, May 25, 2020 – Oversight of the CBSA: Is a watchdog forthcoming?
[1] Canada Border Services Agency. About the Canada Border Services Agency. Online: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/menu-eng.html
[2]. Latoya Farrell, Karla Lottini, and Harsha Walia (12 March 2020). “’CBSA is Not a Fair or Accountable Agency’: Why We Need Canada Border Services Agency Oversight”. British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. Online: https://bccla.org/2020/03/cbsa-is-not-a-fair-or-accountable-agencywhy-we-need-canada-border-services-agency-oversight/
[3] Catharine Tunney (20 March 2019). “Budget includes watchdog agency for border officers”. CBC News. Online: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbsa-independent-watchdog-1.5063543
[4] Jim Bronskill (7 January 2020). “CBSA broke law with digital device searches, privacy watchdog says”. Toronto Star Online: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/01/07/cbsa-broke-law-with-digital-device-searches-privacy-watchdog-says.html
[5] Catharine Tunney (21 June 2019). “CBSA won’t be getting independent oversight as bill dies in the Senate”. CBC News. Online: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbsa-bill-oversight-goodale-1.5185025
[6] Charlie Pinkerton (27 January 2020). “Government to re-introduce bill to create new border services oversight agency”. iPolitics. Online: https://ipolitics.ca/2020/01/27/government-to-re-introduce-bill-to-create-new-border-services-oversight-agency/
[7] Public Safety Canada. “Bill C-3 – Independent review of the Canada Border Services Agency”. Government of Canada. Online: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2020/01/bill-c-3–independent-review-of-the-canada-border-services-agency.html
[8] Michaela Keenan-Pelletier and Ariel Shapiro (5 February 2020). “Legislative Summary of Bill C-3: An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and the Canada Border Services Agency Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts”. Library of Parliament. Online: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA/ResearchPublications/LegislativeSummaries/431C3E
Friday, May 1, 2020 – COVID-19 Processing Updates at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
[1] “How the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html>.
[2] “Update on 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/parents-grandparents-covid-update.html>.
[3] “Processing changes for visas due to COVID-19,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/trv-processing-covid.html>.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Ibid.
[6] “Apply for a visitor visa, eTA, or study or work permit from outside Canada,” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/apply-visit-work-student.html>.
[7] Supra, note 3.
[8] “Removing barriers for international students working in essential services to fight COVID-19,” News Release, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/04/removing-barriers-for-international-students-working-in-essential-services-to-fight-covid-19.html>.
[9] Ibid.
[10] Ibid.
Monday, April 27, 2020 – Making a Refugee Claim During the COVID-19 Pandemic
[1] United Nations High Commission for Refugees Canada, “Key Information for Asylum-Seekers”, online: <unhcr.ca/newsroom/key-information-asylum-seekers>.
[2] PC 2020-0565 issued 20 August 2020, online: <orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=39170&lang=en>.
[3] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, “How the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services: refugees”, online: <canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/refugees.html>.
Monday, March 23, 2020 – Is COVID-19 the Spanish Flu 2.0? A Historical Reflection
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“Coronavirus Cases:” Worldometer, www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/.
Dicken, Janice, et al. “Influenza (Flu).” The Canadian Encyclopedia, 1 May 2017, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/influenza.
Jabr, Ferris. “Covid-19 Is Not the Spanish Flu.” Wired, Conde Nast, 14 Mar. 2020, www.wired.com/story/covid-19-is-nothing-like-the-spanish-flu/.
Kolata, Gina. “Coronavirus Is Very Different From the Spanish Flu of 1918. Here’s How.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 9 Mar. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/health/coronavirus-is-very-different-from-the-spanish-flu-of-1918-heres-how.html.
McCullough, Marie. “Coronavirus ‘Roller Coaster’ Will Last Months, Not Weeks, Experts Predict.” Https://Www.inquirer.com, Staff, 20 Mar. 2020, www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-roller-coaster-waves-of-disease-18-months-20200319.html.
McLeod, Vince. “COVID-19: A History of Coronavirus.” Lab Manager, 16 Mar. 2020, www.labmanager.com/lab-health-and-safety/covid-19-a-history-of-coronavirus-22021.
“1918 Pandemic (H1N1 Virus).” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 Mar. 2019, www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-pandemic-h1n1.html.
Thursday, March 5, 2020 – How President Trump’s Expanded Travel and Visa Restrictions Could Affect Canadian Immigration
[1] “Executive Order Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” The White House online: <https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states-2/>.
[2] “US travel ban: Trump restricts immigration from Nigeria and five other countries,” BBC News online: <https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51335011>.
[3] Speech: “2020 Travel/Visa Restrictions”, Department of Homeland Security online: <https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/01/31/2020-travelvisa-restrictions>.
[4] Ibid.
[5] “Trump is turning Canada into a haven for the world’s best and brightest,” Maclean’s online: <https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/trump-is-turning-canada-into-a-haven-for-the-worlds-best-and-brightest/>.
[6] “Ripple effect on Canadian immigration likely from Trump’s new visa restrictions,” CTV News online: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/ripple-effect-on-canadian-immigration-likely-from-trump-s-new-visa-restrictions-1.4795613>.
[7] Supra, note 4.
[8] Supra, note 5.
[9] Supra, note 4.
Friday, February 28, 2020 – Am I Inadmissible for Five Years or Two Years for Immigration Misrepresentation? A Two Year and Not a Five-Year Bar May Apply to Your Case
[1] Cai v. Canada (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2015 CarswellNat 7913, 2015 CarswellNat 7914 (Imm. & Ref. Bd. (App. Div.)), at para 20 [Cai];
[2] Chen v. Canada (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2015 CarswellNat 12173, 2015 CarswellNat 12174 (Imm. & Ref. Bd. (App. Div.)), paras. 12, 22, 25 [Chen]; IRPR,
[3] Xu v. Canada (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2015 CarswellNat 9398, 2015 CarswellNat 9399 (Imm. & Ref. Bd. (App. Div.))
[4] Imperial Tobacco, supra, note 16 at para. 69.
[5] Singh v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship & Immigration), 2005 FCA 417, 2005 CarswellNat 4113, at para 33 [Singh].
[6] Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, Evidence, 1st Sess., 41st Parl., Meetings No. 1, 2; 1, 2 May 2013 at 38:19 and 38:61 (Hon. Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P., Minister, Citizenship and Immigration; Hon. Senator Seidman);
[7] Debates of the Senate, 1st Sess., 41st Parl., Vol. 148, No. 164, 22 May 2013 at 3976 (Hon. Nicole Eaton) [Hansard]. [1] Tran v. Canada (P.S.E.P.), 2017 CanLII 36784.
Thursday, February 13, 2020 – Artificial Intelligence and Discretionary Immigration- Decision Making: Who is Deciding?
[2] Satzewich, Vic. “2: Delegated Discretion.” In >Points of Entry: How Canada’s Immigration Officers Decide Who Gets In, 37–58. UBC Press, 2015, pg. 48. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/york/detail.action?docID=3440665.
[3] Ibid, pg. 47.
[4] Supra note 10
[5] Hilewitz v. Canada (M.C.I.); De Jong v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2005 SCC 17
Thursday, January 30, 2020 Inadequate Reasons for Decision – Where are we now?
[1] Baker v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 1999 CanLII 699 (SCC) par. 43
[2] Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick, 2008 SCC 9, par. 47
[3] Ibid
[4] R. v. Sheppard, 2002 SCC 26
[5] Ibid, supra, at 2
[6] Lorne Neudorf, Inadequate Reasons: The Need for Tribunal Participation in Judicial Review Litigation, 2016 54-1 Alberta Law Review 219, 2016 CanLIIDocs 58, <http://www.canlii.org/t/qj>, retrieved on 2019-12-31
[7] Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov, 2019 SCC 65
[8] Ibid, at par 85
[9] Vavilov, par. 103
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – Parents and Grandparents Program 2020 Postponed Until Further Notice
[1] “Sponsor your parents and grandparents: Check if you’re eligible,” Government of Canada: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents/eligibility.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] “When will the Parents and Grandparents Program re-open to new applications?” Government of Canada: <https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=818&top=14>.
[5] Ibid.
[6] “Parent and grandparent reunification program reopening postponed as Liberals look at new system,” CBC News: <https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/parent-grandparent-reunification-program-postponed-1.5411014>.
[7] Ibid.
[8] “Update on 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program,” Notices, Government of Canada: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/parents-grandparents-2020-update.html>.
Friday, December 27, 2019 – Foreign Nationals May Now Have Biometrics Collected From Within Canada
[1]“Canada makes it easier for foreign nationals to
apply for temporary and permanent resident status within Canada,” Newsroom,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/12/canada-makes-it-easier-for-foreign-nationals-to-apply-for-temporary-and-permanent-resident-status-within-canada.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Where to give your fingerprints and photo
(biometrics),” Biometrics expansion, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada: <https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp?utm_source=slash-biometrics_biometrie&utm_medium=short-url-en&utm_campaign=biometrics>.
[4] Supra note 1.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Ibid.
[7] “Biometrics collection and screening and
identity management,” Operational Instructions and Guidelines, Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada: < https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/identity-management.html>.
[8] “What happens when you arrive in Canada,” Biometrics
Expansion, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, < https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/arrive-in-canada.html>.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 – Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Immigration Law and Practice -What’s Happening?
[1] Simonite, Tom. “Apple’s Latest iPhone Are Packed with AI Smarts.” Wired, September 12, 2018. https://www.wired.com/story/apples-latest-iphones-packed-with-ai-smarts/.
[2] omniaAI. “Canada’s AI Imperative: From Predictions to Prosperity.” Canada’s AI imperative: From predictions to prosperity | Canada at 175. Deloitte. Accessed August 30, 2019. https://www.canada175.ca/en/reports/ai-imperative.
[3] Ibid
[4] Peter Stone et al. “Artificial Intelligence and Life in 2030”. One Hundred Year Study on Artificial Intelligence: Report of the 2015- 2016 Study Panel, Stanford University, 6 September 2016.
[5] Constitution Acts, 1867-1982
[6] Molnar, Petra, and Lex Gill. “Bots at the Gate: A Human Rights Analysis of Automated Decision-Making in Canada’s Immigration and Refugee System.” International Human Rights Program and the Citizen Lab, September 2018. https://citizenlab.ca/wp- content/uploads/2018/09/IHRP-Automated-Systems-Report-Web-V2.pdf.
[7] Keung, Nicholas (5 January 2017). “Canadian immigration applications could soon be assessed by computers”. The Toronto Star. Available: https://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2017/01/05/immigration-applications-could-soon-be-assessed-by- computers.html
[8] Canada Gazette, Part 1, Volume 153, Number 4: Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Electronic Applications). 26 January 2019. Available: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-01-26/html/reg1-eng.html 13 Supra note 10
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – Study Permit Applicants Do Your Homework!
[1] https://www.international.gc.ca/education/strategy-2019-2024-strategie.aspx?lang=eng
[4] Immigration Refugee Protection Rules, (IRPR), section 216(1)
[5] This list is by no means exhaustive.
Thursday, November 21, 2019 – Will the Safe Third Country Agreement Survive a Federal Court Challenge?
[1] “Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement,” Government of Canada online, <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement.html>.
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Court to hear why sending refugee claimants back to the U.S. breaks Canadian law,” Amnesty International online, <https://www.amnesty.ca/news/court-hear-why-sending-refugee-claimants-back-us-breaks-canadian-law>.
[4] “Court to hear why sending refugee claimants back to the U.S. breaks Canadian law,” Amnesty International, <https://www.amnesty.ca/news/court-hear-why-sending-refugee-claimants-back-us-breaks-canadian-law>.
[5] “Why the US is not safe for refugees: challenging the Safe Third Country Agreement,” Canadian Council for Refugees online, <https://ccrweb.ca/en/why-US-not-safe-challenging-STCA>.
[6] “Why the US is not safe for refugees: challenging the Safe Third Country Agreement,” Canadian Council for Refugees online, <https://ccrweb.ca/en/why-US-not-safe-challenging-STCA>.
[7] Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ss 7, 15, Part 1 of the Constitution Act, 1982, being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), 1982, c 11.
[8] Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ss 3, 6, Part 1 of the Constitution Act, 1982, being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), 1982, c 11.
[9] Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ss 1, 7, Part 1 of the Constitution Act, 1982, being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), 1982, c 11.
[10] “Canada defends Safe Third Country Agreement as court challenge wraps up,” Global News online, <https://globalnews.ca/news/6148781/safe-third-country-agreement-court/>.
[11] “Canada defends Safe Third Country Agreement as court challenge wraps up,” Global News online, <https://globalnews.ca/news/6148781/safe-third-country-agreement-court/>.
Monday, November 11, 2019 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Promises to Provide Resources to Fund the Development of Temporary Housing for Asylum Seekers Across Canadian Provinces
[1] Canadian Centre for Economic
Analysis (January 2019). Toronto Housing Market Analysis: From Insight to
Action. Available: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-124480.pdf
[2] John Michael McGrath (2 July 2019). “Why there’s no help on the horizon for Toronto’s housing crisis”. TVO. Available: https://www.tvo.org/article/why-theres-no-help-on-the-horizon-for-torontos-housing-crisis
[3] Government of Canada (23 August 2019). Government of Canada provides funding to Hamilton to ease temporary housing pressures. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/08/government-of-canada-provides-funding-to-hamilton-to-ease-temporary-housing-pressures.html
[4] Government of Canada (23 August 2019). Government of Canada provides funding to Peel to address interim housing shortages. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/08/government-of-canada-provides-funding-to-peel-to-address-interim-housing-shortages.html
[5] Government of Canada (14 May 2019). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Departmental Plan 2019 – 2020. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/departmental-plan-2019-2020/departmental-plan.html
[6] Supra note 1
[7] Lauren Pelley (7 February 2019). “’People are stuck’: Report highlights Toronto’s housing crunch as city prepares 10-year plan”. CBC. Available: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/people-are-stuck-report-highlights-toronto-s-housing-crunch-as-city-prepares-10-year-plan-1.5008727
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 – French Speaking Newcomers: Bienvenue au Canada!
[1] Government
of Canada. “Meeting Our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy.” 18 March
2019. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/francophone-immigration-strategy.html
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – 11 Takeaways From the ID’s Review of Detention
[1] Immigration and Refugee Board of
Canada. “Report of the 2017/2018 External Audit (Detention Reviews)”.
Available: https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/transparency/reviews-audit-evaluations/Pages/ID-external-audit-1718.aspx
[2] Ibid
[3] Ibid
[4] Ibid
[5] Ibid
[6] Ibid
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 – Immigrant Employment by the Numbers
[1]Conference Board of
Canada. 2005. The World and Canada: Trends
Reshaping Our Future. Performance and Potential 2005-06 Report. Ottawa,
Ontario (accessed May 10, 2018).
[4] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-606-x/71-606-x2018001-eng.htm
[7] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-606-x/71-606-x2018001-eng.htm
Monday, September 23, 2019 – Is Mass Immigration in Canada’s Best Interests – What’s the Story?
[1]https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/company-removing-mass-immigration-billboard-maxime-bernier-1.5259538), https://www.thepostmillennial.com/say-no-mass-immigration-ppc-denies-third-party-bernier-billboards/
[9] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/91-003-x/2007001/4129903-eng.htm
[10] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/91-003-x/2007001/4129903-eng.htm
[11] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/91-003-x/2007001/4129903-eng.htm
[12] Conference Board of Canada. 2005. The World and Canada: Trends Reshaping Our Future. Performance and Potential 2005-06 Report. Ottawa, Ontario (accessed May 10, 2018).
[14] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2019001/article/00012-eng.htm
[15] https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2019001/article/00012-eng.htm
[16] https://www.whichmortgage.ca/article/domestic-speculation-drives-up-house-prices-225805.aspx, See also, https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2019/08/01/Gov-Created-Housing-Crisis-Now-Fix/
Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Constitutional Challenge by Refugee Claimants in Kreishan
[1] Kreishan v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2018 FC 481.
[2] The actual name is Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation in the Examination of Refugee Status Claims from Nationals of Third Countries. This agreement came into effect on 29 December 2004.
[3] To be able to enter Canada through an exception to the STCA, the refugee claimant must have a family member who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, subject of a stayed removal order, has an ongoing refugee claim or certain type of work permit or study permit. Refugee claimants may also qualify for an STCA exemption if they:
- are under the
age of 18, unaccompanied by a guardian and not have a guardian in Canada or the
USA; - have a temporary
resident visa, permanent resident visa or a permanent resident travel document
from Canada; or - are legally
authorized to enter Canada without a visa but require a visa to enter the USA.
See s. 159.5 of the Regulations for details.
[4] The Federal Court may consider the correctness of a decision if there are issues concerning the fairness of the RPD hearing. For other issues, the Federal Court considers the reasonableness of the RPD’s decision.
[5] Kreishan (FC), par. 211.
[6] Kreishan (FC), par. 212.
[7] Kreishan (FC), par. 212.
[8] Kreishan (FC), par. 213.
[9] Kreishan (FC), par. 217.
[10] Kreishan v. Canada (MCI), 2019 FCA 223.
[11] Kreishan (FCA), par.. 88.
[12] Kreishan (FCA), par. 100.
[13] Kreishan (FCA), par. 127.
[14] Kreishan (FCA), par. 138.
Monday, August 19, 2019 – Judicial Review Case Highlights an Exceptional Remedy
[1]
Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Tennant, 2019 FCA 206, para. 67.
[2] Citizenship Act, s. 3(5).
[3] Fisher-Tennant v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2018 FC 151, para. 28.
[4] For more information on judicial reviews please see https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/federal-court/ .
[5] Tennant, 2019 FCA 206, para. 73.
[6] Tennant, 2019 FCA 206, para. 89.
[7] Tennant, 2019 FCA 206, para. 95.
Monday, July 22nd, 2019 – Can I Stop My Deportation?
[1] Griffiths v. Canada (Solicitor General),
[2006] F.C.J. No. 182.
[2] IRPA, section 50: A removal order is stayed (e) for the duration of a stay imposed by the Minister.
[3] Newman v Canada (MPSEP), 2016 FC 888.
[4] Louis v. Canada (M.C.I.), [1999]
F.C.J. No. 1101; Soriano v. Canada (M.C.I.), [2000]
F.C.J. No. 414)
[5] Wang v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship & Immigration), 2001 FCT 148, par. 38.
[6] Mauricette v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2008 FC 420 (CanLII), par. 23.
[7] Tung v. Canada (Minister of Public Safety and
Emergency Preparedness), 2019 CanLII 6094 (FC), pars. 8-9.
[8] Gallegos v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration), 2008 CarswellNat 5544 (FC).
[9] Koca v. Canada (The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2009 FC 473.
[10] Singh v. Canada M.E.I. (1995) 104 F.T.R. (Fed.T.D.)
[11] Bonil Acevedo v. Canada (PSEP), 2007 FC 401, [2007] 311 FTR 221.
[12] Wang v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) 2001 FCT 148 at par. 44
[13] Simoes v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) 2000 F.C.J No. 936 at par. 12
[14] Munar v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) 2005 FC 1180 at par. 40
[15] Schleicher v Canada (MPSEP), 2017 FC 482, para
45, citing Danui v Canada (MPSEP), 2017 FC 112, paras 34-35. See also Joarder v Canada (MCI), 2006 FC 230, para 3. Kampemana v Canada (PSEP), 2015 FC 1060,
para 34.
[16] See for instance El Sayed v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2017 FC 802, par. 24. Singh v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2013 FC 37, par. 5 (stay motion).
Friday, July 18, 2019 – Records now kept of exits from Canada via Canada-US land border
[1]
“Coming into force of Bill
C-21 strengthens border management”, News release, CBSA (11 July 2019). Online:
Government of Canada <https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2019/07/coming-into-force-of-bill-c-21-strengthens-border-management.html>.
[2] Entry/Exit initiative, Backgrounder, Canada Border Services Agency. Online: Government of Canada <https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2018/12/entryexit-initiative.html>.
[3] Bill C-21. Online: Parliament of Canada <https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/C-21/royal-assent>.
[4] See footnote 1.
Friday, July 5, 2019 – New Measures to Protect and Support Vulnerable & Disadvantaged Individuals
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – Recent Case Regarding Reconsideration of Certain Prior Exclusions Under the Refugee Convention by PRRA Officers
[1] 2019 FCA 34.Online: CanLII <https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/fca/doc/2019/2019fca34/2019fca34.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAIVEFQQU1CV0EAAAAAAQ&resultIndex=2>.
[2] At para. 41.
[3] 2013 SCC 40.
[4] Tapambwa v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2017 FC 522. Online: CanLII <https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/fct/doc/2017/2017fc522/2017fc522.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAJVGFwYW1id2EgAAAAAAE&resultIndex=1>.
Thursday, May 2, 2019 – 68 Percent of Survey Respondents Said Immigration Makes Canada Stronger
[1] “Around the world, more say immigrants area a strength than a burden”, Pew Research Center (14 March 2019). Online: Pew Research Center < https://www.pewglobal.org/2019/03/14/around-the-world-more-say-immigrants-are-a-strength-than-a-burden/>.
Thursday, April 25, 2019 – 37 Years Later: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
[1] Suresh v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2002 SCC 1
[2] Baker v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), [1999] 2 SCR 817
[3] Singh v Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [1985] 1 SCR 177
[4] Government of Canada. “Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Turns 37”. 17 April 2019. Available: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/04/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms-turns-37canada-welcomes-37-new-citizens-in-a-special-ceremony-on-the-hill.html
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 – Federal Court Reduces Wait Time for Refugee Claimants From “Safe” Countries to Apply for PRRA
[1] Feher v Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2019 FC 335 at par. 307. Online: CanLII <http://canlii.ca/t/hz7js>
[2] Feher, pars. 116 & 214. As of 1 April 2019 there are 42 countries on the DCO list: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/claim-protection-inside-canada/apply/designated-countries-policy.html .
[3] Feher, pars. 7-8.
[4] Feher, par. 207.
[5] The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Part I of the Constitution Act, 1982, <https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-15.html>.
[6] Y.Z. v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2015 FC 892.
[7] Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care v Canada (Attorney General), 2014 FC 651.
[8] Feher, par. 210.
[9] Feher, par. 296.
[10] Feher, par. 45.
[11] Feher, pars. 26-27 & 188.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 – Study Permit Cases Should Be Decided on Individual Factors and Not Stereotypes or Generalizations
[1]Caianda v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2019 FC 218
[2]Zhang v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2003 FC 1493, par. 7; Thomas v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2009 FC 1038, par. 13; Yaqoob, supra, par. 3; Girn v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2015 FC 1222, par. 31
[3]Caianda, supra paras 2-6
[4]Bonilla v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2007 FC 20, pars. 25 and 27
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 – New programs announced for care workers who want to become permanent residents
[1] Lucas Powers, “Foreign caregivers want major reforms to improve conditions, streamline residency” CBC (18 November 2018). Online: CBC <https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/foreign-care-workers-pilot-programs-review-reform-1.4910390>.
[2] Minister Hussen’s Speaking Notes (23 February 2019). Online: IRCC <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/02/speaking-notes-for-ahmed-hussen-minister-of-immigration-refugees-and-citizenship-an-announcement-on-two-new-caregiver-immigration-pilot-programs.html>
[3] IRCC, “Public Policy to provide an interim pathway to caregivers”. Online: IRCC <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/interim-pathway-caregivers.html>.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 –Quebec Poised to Cancel 18,000 QSWP Applications
- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/questions-answers-bill-38-changes-federal-skilled-worker-applications.html
- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/bulletins-2012/442-modified-august-12-2014.html
- https://www.cicnews.com/2012/07/case-federal-skilled-worker-backlog-reduction-071663.html#gs.vSZzINaW
- https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/permanent-workers/requirements-programs/index.html
- https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/arrima/index.html
- https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-liberals-slam-blank-slate-of-caqs-immigration-bill
- https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/quebecs-new-immigration-application-system-already-popular-ministry-says
- https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/minister-denies-immigrants-already-in-quebec-could-be-expelled-with-reforms
- https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/injunction-filed-against-quebec-gov-t-over-18-000-cancelled-immigration-applications-1.4305026
- https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/02/20/quebec-taken-to-court-over-cancellation-of-18000-immigration-applications/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/immigration-lawyers-take-quebec-to-court-1.5026072
Thursday, February 21, 2019 – Lessons From A Recent Federal Court Review Of A Humanitarian And Compassionate Application
[1] Babafunmi v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2019 FC 151.
[2] Babafunmi at para. 58.
[3] Babafunmi at para. 68.
[4] 2016 FC 1184 at para 24.
[5] Babafunmi at para. 61.
[6] Babafunmi at para. 74.
[7] Babafunmi at para. 75.
[8] Kanthasamy v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2015 SCC 61.
[9] Baker v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 1999 SCC 699.
Friday, February 02, 2019 – Immigration in Rural Communities the Focus of IRCC’s New Pilot Program
- IRCC, Immigrate to Canada, “Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: About the process”, 24 January 2019, Online: IRCC <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-northern-immigration-pilot-about.html>
- IRCC, Immigrate to Canada, “Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: Find out if your community is remote” 24 January 2019, Online: IRCC https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-northern-immigration-pilot-remoteness-index.html
- IRCC, Newsroom, “Ministers responsible for Immigration and the Canadian Francophonie announce joint Action Plan for Increasing Francophone Immigration”, 2 March 2018, Online: IRCC < https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2018/03/ministers-responsible-for-immigration-and-the-canadian-francophonie-announce-joint-action-plan-for-increasing-francophone-immigration.html>
- IRCC, Newsroom, “New federal immigration program to support middle class jobs in rural and northern communities”, 24 January 2019, Online: IRCC <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/01/new-federal-immigration-program-to-support-middle-class-jobs-in-rural-and-northern-communities.html>
- Statistics Canada, Census Dictionary, “Census metropolitan area (CMA) and census agglomeration (CA)”, 27 November 2015, Online: Statistics Canada <https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/ref/dict/geo009-eng.cfm>
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 – Are You Interested in Permanent Residence for Your Parents or Grandparents?
- [1] IRCC, Newsroom, “How will the new parents and grandparents sponsorship process work?” Online: IRCC <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/01/how-will-the-new-parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-process-work.html>.
- [2] IRCC, Help Centre, “How much income do I need to sponsor my parents or grandparents?” Online: IRCC <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1445&top=14>.
- [3] Immigration, Diversité et Inclusion Québec, “Find out about the requirements to sponsor a close relative”. Online: <http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/family-reunification/requirements-sponsor/index.html>.
- [4] IRCC, “Sponsor your parents and grandparents: Check if you’re eligible”. Online: IRCC <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-parents-grandparents/eligibility.html>.
Thursday, January 10, 2019 – Liberals Unveiled a New Plan for Immigration Focused on Family Reunification, Middle Class Growth in 2015 – How Is It Working in 2019?
- [1] Ontario Council of Agencies Supporting Immigrants: “Submission to Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration”, April 14, 2005.<www.ocasi.org/downloads/OCASI_Family_Reunification_Apr05.pdf>
- [2] Immigration Regulations, 1978 [Repealed]. Marrocco, Frank N. & Henry M. Goslett. Carswell: The 2003 Immigration Act of Canada, p. 1078 [R4(1)-(4)]
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – The Federal Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Tan v. Canada (AG)
- [1] Tan v. Canada (Attorney General), 2018 FCA 186 (CanLII), <http://canlii.ca/t/hvm3n>.
- [2] Tan, para. 65.
- [3] Forrest v. Canada (Attorney General), 2006 FCA 400 (CanLII), <http://canlii.ca/t/1q5v2>.
- [4] Tan, para. 115.
- [5] Tan, para. 76.
- [6] Tan, para. 119.
- [7] Tan, para. 103.
- [8] Tan, para. 108.
- [9] Tan, para. 109.
- [10] Tan, para. 120.
- [11] Tan, para. 110.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 – Recent Announcements Affecting Canada’s Francophones
- [1] https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/as-sa/98-200-x/2016011/98-200-x2016011-eng.cfm
- [2] https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/official-languages-bilingualism/official-languages-action-plan/2018-2023.html
- [3] https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/ford-legault-meeting-1.4910698
Friday, October 26, 2018 – Travel Often? Here are 5 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Nexus Passes for Canadians
- [1] US Border and Customs Protection. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus
- [2] CBSA Join NEXUS https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/application-demande-eng.html
- [3] CIC https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/term-eng.html
- [4] Ibid supra at 2
- [5] https://www.canada-usblog.com/2014/01/15/know-the-rules-canada-border-services-agency-releases-revised-nexus-membership-guide/
- [6] https://www.canada-usblog.com/2017/02/02/u-s-cancelling-nexus-cards-of-canadian-dual-nationals/.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – The Municipal Election: How does it work for Permanent Residents?
- [1] Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, Sched. Online: <https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/96m32>.
- [2] Cities across Canada want to let non-Canadians vote in municipal elections <https://globalnews.ca/news/4157232/cities-non-canadians-voting-municipal-elections/>
- [3] Aidan Geary, “’I don’t have the chance to vote. But I would love to’: 67,000 Winnipeg newcomers deserve vote, advocates say” CBC News, Online: <https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-permanent-resident-voting-1.4843849>.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 – High on Changes on Cannabis Legalization – Can I Now Get into Canada with a Criminal Record for Cannabis?
- [1] Cannabis Act S.9(1)(i)
- [2] The Star. ‘Federal NDP will table bill to grant amnesty to Canadians with Cannabis possession records. Accessed 17 October 2018 online at: https://www.thestar.com/news/cannabis/2018/10/03/federal-ndp-will-table-cannabis-amnesty-motion.html
- [3] The IRCC Website. The Cannabis Act: The facts. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2018/06/backgrounder-the-cannabis-act-the-facts.html
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 – Today marks Canadian Multiculturalism Day!
- [1] Proclamation declaring June 27 of each year as “Canadian Multiculturalism Day”, SI/2002-160, <http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SI-2002-160/page-1.html>.
- [2] Canadian Multiculturalism Act, RSC 1985, c 24 (4th Supp), s. 3(1)(b).
- [3] Government of Canada, Multiculturalism <https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/canadian-identity-society/multiculturalism.html>.
- [4] Statistics Canada, Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity Highlight Tables, <https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/imm/Table.cfm?Lang=E&T=11&Geo=00>.
- [5] Speaking Notes for Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, 30 May 2018, <https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2018/06/speaking-notes-for-ahmed-hussen-minister-of-immigration-refugees-and-citizenship.html>.
- [6] Ishaq v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), [2015] 4 FCR 297, 2015 FC 156 (CanLII), <http://canlii.ca/t/ggc86>.
- [7] Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Ishaq, 2015 FCA 194 (CanLII), <http://canlii.ca/t/gl640>.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 – The American Zero Tolerance Immigration Policy Equals Maximum Consequences
- [1] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-announces-zero-tolerance-policy-criminal-illegal-entry
- [2] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2018/06/19/the-facts-about-trumps-policy-of-separating-families-at-the-border/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.27a16e0d0e2e
- [3] https://www.vox.com/2018/6/11/17443198/children-immigrant-families-separated-parents
- [4] See note 1
- [5] See note 1
- [6] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-18/trump-blames-democrats-while-dhs-chief-defends-family-separation
- [7] See note 6 and https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-18/all-about-the-u-s-separating-families-at-its-border-quicktake
- [8]https://cliniclegal.org/sites/default/files/attachments/flores_v._reno_settlement_agreement_1.pdfat page 6, paragraph 14; see also https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2016/07/06/15-56434.pdf
- [9] https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2016/07/06/15-56434.pdf
- [10] https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2018/06/usa-family-separation-torture/
Monday, March 12 – IRCC announces Moratorium for Applications under the Federal Self-Employed Persons Class (Farm Management)
- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/self-employed/eligibility.html
- http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2018/2018-03-10/html/notice-avis-eng.html#na1
Thursday, March 08 – The Right to Not Be Remembered, False News and the Impact on Immigrants
- [1] https://www.recode.net/2015/2/20/11559248/the-right-to-be-forgotten-the-privilege-to-be-remembered
- [2] Ibid.
- [3] Ibid.
- [4] Afanasyev v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2012 FC 1270, par. 15
Wednesday, January 18 – Lack of compassion makes IAD decision unreasonable
- [1] http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/hc/index.asp
- [2]De Guzman v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2004 FC 1276 at para 21.
- [3] A.B. v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2017 FC 1170 at para 17.
Wednesday, November 15 – Detention Reviews, Habeas Corpus and the Charter Navigating a New & Evolving Legal Landscape
- [1] Part I of the Constitution Act, 1982, being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), 1982, c 11.
- [2]The Alberta Court of Appeal also recently entered the conversation in Chhina v. Canada (PSEP), 2017 ABCA 248. Leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada is pending.
- [3] SC 2001, c 27.
- [4] SOR/2002-227.
Wednesday, October 18 – New Client Centric Focus for IRCC is Long Overdue, Now Let’s Get it Right!
- [1] Keung, Nicholas. “Customer Service a New Concept for Canada’s Immigration Department.”Thestar.com, Toronto Star, 10 Sept. 2017,
Wednesday, September 27 – Indefinite Detention of Immigration Detainees: Brown v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2017 FC 710
- [1] The Constitution Act, 1982, Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), 1982, c 11.
- [2] Brown v Ontario (Public Safety), 2016 ONSC 7760.
- [3] Brown v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2017 FC 710 at para 114 [Brown]; Charkaoui v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2007 SCC 9.
- [4] Charkaoui v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2007 SCC 9; Brown v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2017 FC 710 at para 114 [Brown].
- [5] Brown at para 120.
- [6] Brown at para 5.
- [7] Brown at para 162.
Wednesday, September 27 – 5 Measures that May Help Address the Escalating Refugee Influx to Canada
- [1] Levitz, Stephanie. “El Salvadorans Seen as next Possible Wave of Border Crossers.” The Globe and Mail, OTTAWA — The Canadian Press, 28 Aug. 2017,
- [2] Ibid
- [3] Levitz, Stephanie. “Task Force on Canada-U.S. Border Crossings to Meet, Review next Steps for Asylum Seekers.” Thestar.com, The Toronto Star, 22 Aug. 2017,
- [4] Ibid.
- [5] Levitz, Stephanie. “Task Force on Canada-U.S. Border Crossings to Meet, Review next Steps for Asylum Seekers.” Thestar.com, The Toronto Star, 22 Aug. 2017,
- [6] Levitz, Stephanie. “Task Force on Canada-U.S. Border Crossings to Meet, Review next Steps for Asylum Seekers.” Thestar.com, The Toronto Star, 22 Aug. 2017,
Wednesday, September 13th – Impact of Escalating Refugee Influx to Canada’s Refugee System Complex, Multi-Faceted and Potential Source of Conflict
- [1] http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/montreal-s-olympic-stadium-used-as-shelter-for-asylum-seekers-1.3529871;http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/montreal-s-olympic-stadium-used-as-shelter-for-asylum-seekers-1.3529871
- [2] https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status#Countries%20Currently%20Designated%20for%20TPS
- [3] https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/el-salvadorans-seen-as-potential-source-of-next-wave-of-border-crossers/article36088888/
- [4]In an article by Habitat for Humanity, it was stated that about 34% of El Salvador’s population lives in poverty, compared to Canada’s 14%. The Government of Canada has indicated that travellers require a high degree of caution when living or travelling to El Salvador due to the high violent crime rates (sexual assault, rape, murder, robbery etc.). The Public Health Agency of Canada has also indicated that the Zika virus is present in El Salvador and spreading. El Salvador is considered a third world country due to its economic, social, illiteracy, poverty, lack of hospital services, education etc. Most people who leave El Salvador do so in the hopes of finding a better quality of life elsewhere in the world and when there might be a possibility that they will be forced to return to El Salvador, it is expected that people will take measures to ensure that they will not have to return to El Salvador.
- https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/what-we-do/where-we-work/latin-america-and-caribbean/el-salvador
- http://www.cwp-csp.ca/poverty/just-the-facts/
- https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/el-salvador
- https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/el-salvadorans-seen-as-potential-source-of-next-wave-of-border-crossers/article36088888/
- [5] http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/record-number-of-refugees-admitted-to-canada-in-2016-highest-since-1980-1.3382444;http://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/analysis-many-syrian-refugees-still-struggling-after-12-full-months-in-canada
- [6] http://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/Eng/RefClaDem/stats/Pages/index.aspx
- [7] http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/record-number-of-refugees-admitted-to-canada-in-2016-highest-since-1980-1.3382444
- [8] https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/08/22/task-force-on-canada-us-border-crossings-to-meet-review-next-steps-for-asylum-seekers.html
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 – Huge Influxes of Refugees to Canada is Not New but the Numbers May Be!
- [1] http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/timeline.asp
- [2] https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status#Countries%20Currently%20Designated%20for%20TPS
- [3] Ibid
- [4] http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/laws-policy/menu-safethird.asp
- [5] http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/montreal-s-olympic-stadium-used-as-shelter-for-asylum-seekers-1.3529871
- [6] https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/el-salvadorans-seen-as-potential-source-of-next-wave-of-border-crossers/article36088888/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/08/22/task-force-on-canada-us-border-crossings-to-meet-review-next-steps-for-asylum-seekers.htmlhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/karlazabludovsky/central-americans-are-terrified-this-safe-haven-program-will?utm_term=.ew9dJ8xnX#.qvPLD16vyhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/misleading-information-haitian-asylum-seekers-1.4235565
- [7] Ibid
- [8] https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/what-we-do/where-we-work/latin-america-and-caribbean/el-salvador http://www.cwp-csp.ca/poverty/just-the-facts/https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/el-salvador
- [9] http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/record-number-of-refugees-admitted-to-canada-in-2016-highest-since-1980-1.3382444
Monday, August 28, 2017 – Online Matching Services: Not Just for Dating Anymore
- “Program Requirements for High-Wage Positions.” Canada.ca, Government of Canada , 14 Aug. 2017
- “Program Requirements for Low-Wage Positions.” Canada.ca, Government of Canada , 14 Aug. 2017.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 – Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream: Issuance of Notifications of Interest by Targeted Occupations
- “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates.” Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Program Updates. Ontario Canada, 28 June 2017. Web. 18 July 2017.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 – Citizenship Bill C-6 Received Royal Assent
- “Citizenship Bill Receives Royal Assent.” Canada.ca. Government of Canada, 19 June 2017. Web. 21 June 2017.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – Canada’s Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen Visits Middle East to Promote Immigration Interests
- Anderssen, Erin, and Michelle Zilio. “Ahmed Hussen: How He Rose to Become Canada’s Man on The border.” The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail, 10 Mar. 2017. Web. 07 June 2017.
Monday, April; 24, 2017 – If Visiting Canada to Attend Business Meetings, Can You Be a Business Visitor?
- [1] Section 187(1) and (3) of Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – Small Towns Target Immigrants
- [1] “Population Growth: Migratory Increase Overtakes Natural Increase.” Government of Canada, Statistics Canada. Government of Canada, 03 Mar. 2017. Web. 12 Apr. 2017.
- [2] BayToday Staff. “Seventy, First Generation Immigrant-owned Businesses in North Bay.”BayToday.ca. BayToday.ca, 05 Apr. 2017. Web. 12 Apr. 2017.
Monday, April 10, 2017 – Just in Time for National Siblings Day: Extra Canadian Immigration Points for Brothers & Sisters! Are There Other Immigration Options for Siblings?
- [1] Immigration Regulations, 1978 [Repealed]. Marrocco, Frank N. & Henry M. Goslett. Carswell: The 2003 Immigration Act of Canada, p. 1078 [R4(1)-(4)][2] Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, s.117(1)[3] Thompson, Allan. “Family might be reunited on compassionate grounds.” The Toronto Star, October 13, 2007.[4] Ontario Council of Agencies Supporting Immigrants: “Submission to Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration”, April 14, 2005.
Monday, April 3, 2017 – Upcoming Express Entry improvements
- “Express Entry Improvements: Spring 2017.” Canada.ca. Government of Canada, 31 Mar. 2017. Web. 03 Apr. 2017.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 – What is Implied Status?
- “Temporary Resident : Implied Status (extending a Stay).” Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Communications Branch. Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Communications Branch, 13 June 2016. Web. 28 Mar. 2017.
Monday, March 13, 2017 – “Global Talent” Pilot Stream
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. “Ministers Bains and Hajdu Announce Canada’s Global Skills Strategy.” Canada.ca. Government of Canada, 13 Mar. 2017. Web. 13 Mar. 2017.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 – Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
- Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Program Updates.” Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. Ontario Canada, 23 Jan. 2017. Web. 15 Feb. 2017.
Wednesday, February 8 – Common Visa Officer Errors in Work Permit Refusals
- [1] Li v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2008 FC 1284, pars. 17, 35-36, Li v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2012 FC 484, par. 32[2] Russom v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2012 FC 1311, par. 20, Huang v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2014 FC 1064, par. 6[3] Randhawa v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2006 FC 1294, par. 17, Grusas v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2012 FC 733, pars. 23-24, 26
Monday, January 39, 2017 – Three New Reasons to Consider Atlantic Immigration
- “BACKGROUNDER: ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT – PROGRAMS AND EMPLOYER DESIGNATION.” Government of Canada. Government of Canada, 27 Jan. 2017. Web. 30 Jan. 2017.
Thursday, January 19, 2017 – Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen
- “The Honourable Ahmed D. Hussen MP.” Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Communications Branch. Government of Canada, 10 Jan. 2017. Web. 19 Jan. 2017.
Monday, January 16, 2017 – Canada Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Canadian citizenship
- Kilkenny, Carmel. “70 Years of Canadian Citizenship.” Radio Canada International. Radio Canada International 2013, 05 Jan. 2017. Web. 16 Jan. 2017.
- Murphy, Pat. “Canadian Citizenship Is Only 70 Years Old.” Troy Media. Troy Media Digital Solutions, 11 Jan. 2017. Web. 16 Jan. 2017.
- “Recognizing 70 Years of Canadian Citizenship.” Government of Canada,Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Government of Canada, 03 Jan. 2017. Web. 16 Jan. 2017.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 – New Financial Threshold for Medical Inadmissibility Announced
[1] Hilewitz v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2005 SCC 57, [2005] 2 S.C.R. 706.
[2] “…When an applicant submits a plan for managing the condition, the medical officer must consider and advise the immigration officer about things such as the feasibility and availability of the plan.”
Wednesday, November 9, 2016- Canada’s Fall 2016 Economic Statement May Lead to Faster Work Permits
- Mineault, Nancy. “2016 A Plan for Middle Class Progress.” (n.d.): n. pag. Government of Canada. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2016. Web. 09 Nov. 2016.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 – Updated National Occupational Classification 2016
- “National Occupational Classification, 2016.” Government of Canada, Statistics Canada. Government of Canada, 25 Oct. 2016. Web. 02 Nov. 2016.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 – Corporate Immigration Compliance – Regulatory changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
[1] http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/employer_compliance.shtml
[2] Documents which may be requested to demonstrate compliance include: business license or permit, recruitment information, training policies and materials, payroll records, time sheets, pension and benefits enrollment documents, job descriptions, copies of work permits, documentation relating to job creation, job retention, training or transfer of skills and knowledge, etc.
[3] Sections 200, 203, 209.2, 209.3, 209.96(2) of the Regulations
[4] Section 203(1)(e)(i) of the Regulations
[5] http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2014/2014-01-01/html/sor-dors245-eng.php
[6] Labour Market Impact Assessment Application (High-wage and Low-wage Position) Form (2015-11-005) note on Question 7 states: “Employers should be aware that with recent changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, the look back period has changed from 2 to 6 years. However, this change is not retroactive and, therefore will not be fully implemented until January 2020.”
[7] The limited justifications are a change in federal or provincial law, a change to the provisions of a collective agreement, the implementation of measure by the employer in response to a dramatic change in economic conditions that directly affected the business of the employer, an error in interpretation in good faith by the employer, an unintentional accounting or administrative error made by employer if employer subsequently provided compensation or made sufficient efforts to do so, or force majeure.
[8] http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/employer_compliance.shtml
[9] Work permits pursuant to international agreements, Canadian interests, applicants in Canada who are under Live-in Caregiver class, spouse or common law partner class, protected person, exempted by Minister on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, or family member of one of the above applicants in Canada.
[10] LMO/LMIA based work permits.
[11] http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2015/2015-07-01/html/sor-dors144-eng.php
[12] Section 200(3)(h) of the Regulations, replaced by section 200(3)(h)(i) of the Regulations by effect of SOR/2015-144
[13] Sections 209.91(3) of the Regulations, repealed as of 1 December 2015 by effect of SOR/2015-144
[14] Section 203(5) of the Regulations, repealed as of 1 December 2015 by effect of SOR/2015-144
[15] http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/employer_compliance.shtml
[16] Sections 209.992(1), 209.996(5)of the Regulations
[17] Section 209.96 of the Regulations
[18] As defined in section 209.93 of the Regulations, a “small business” means any business, including its affiliates, that has fewer than 100 employees or less than $5 million in annual gross revenues at the time a request for an assessment under subsection 203(2) is received, or if no such request is made, at the time a copy of an offer of employment for a work permit application is provided to the Minister under paragraph 209.11(1)(d). A “large business” means any business that is not a small business.
[19] Section 209.98 of the Regulations
[20] SOR/2015-144, s. 7
[21] These websites are unknown at this time.
[22] Employers who have made an offer of employment pursuant to international agreements, Canadian interests, to applicants in Canada who are under Live-in Caregiver class, spouse or common law partner class, protected person, exempted by Minister on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, or family member of one of the above applicants in Canada
[23] LMO/LMIA based work permits.
[24] Section 209.992 of the Regulations
[25] Sections 203(1.1), 209.2(3), 209.2(4), 209.3(3), 209.3(4), 209.4(2) of the Regulations
[26] Section 209.994 of the Regulations
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 – Canada to Lift Visa Requirements for Romanian and Bulgarian Citizens Effective December 1, 2017
- “Canada Announces Its Intention to Allow All Romanians and Bulgarians to Travel to Canada Visa-free on December 1, 2017.” Government of Canada,Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Government of Canada, 31 Oct. 2016. Web. 01 Nov. 2016.
Monday, October 31, 2016 – Negative Messaging About Immigration Representatives Must Change
- [1]Al-Shikarchy v. Canada 2007 CanLII 67499
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 – Canada’s New Entry Requirements
- “Travel Documents for Dual Canadian Citizens Flying to Canada.”Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Government of Canada, 03 Oct. 2016. Web. 13 Oct. 2016.
Monday, October 17, 2016 – Canadian Immigration: Lead or Supporting Role in Canada’s Future Economic Plan?
- Keung, Nicholas. “Increased Immigration Urged to Support Economic Growth amid Aging Population | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd, 06 Oct. 2016. Web. 17 Oct. 2016.
- Kirby, Jason. “Canada’s Demographic Gap Can’t Be Filled with Immigrants – Macleans.ca.” Macleansca. Rogers Media, 30 Sept. 2016. Web. 17 Oct. 2016.
- Vaughan, Andrew. “Immigration Critical to Canada’s Future Prosperity: Editorial | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd, 11 Oct. 2016. Web. 17 Oct. 2016.
Monday, October 03, 2016 – Study Finds Canada Now More in Favour of Assimilation Than United States
- Montgomery, Marc. “Canada- Multiculturalism Policy Losing Ground?”RCI English. Radio Canada International, 03 Oct. 2016. Web. 03 Oct. 2016.
- Proctor, Jason. “CBC-Angus Reid Poll: Canadians Want Minorities to Do More to ‘fit In’ – British Columbia – CBC News.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 03 Oct. 2016. Web. 03 Oct. 2016.
Monday, September 26, 2016 – Changes to Owners/Operators LMIA Applications
- “Variations to Minimum Advertising Requirements.” Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada. Government of Canada, 25 Aug. 2016. Web. 26 Sept. 2016.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 – Canadian Immigration Further Extends Leniency Period for eTA Enforcement
- “Leniency Period for Canada’s New Electronic Travel Authorization Extended until November 9.” Government of Canada,Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Government of Canada, 20 Sept. 2016. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 – The Beautiful Season of Fall is Around the Corner!
- Flack, Derek. “5 Small Towns near Toronto to Visit This Fall.” BlogTO RSS. Creative Commons Attribution, 18 Sept. 2016. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 – Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Required Starting 30 September 2016
- “Newsletter.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Government of Canada, 31 Aug. 2016. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
Friday, September 9, 2016 – Procedural Fairness: One Letter is not Always Enough
- 2016 FC 913
Thursday, September 8, 2016 – Enjoy the 41st Annual Toronto International Film Festival!
- Grief, Amy. “8 Ways to Enjoy TIFF for Free.” BlogTO RSS. N.p., 08 Sept. 2016. Web. 08 Sept. 2016.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 -Express Entry – Why People Should Not be Surprised
[1] Bellissimo, Mario. “Canada’s New Economic Immigration System: Express Entry Whose Interest Are Being Expressed?” https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/Express-Entry-Cues-and-Clues.pdf
[1]http://aaisa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/EOI-BRIEF-DRAFT.pdf, page 3
[1]New Zealand. “Overview of the Skilled Migrant Category.” 22 July 2011. Available: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/overview/; Supra note 35;
[1]Australia Government, Department of Immigration and Border Protection. “2013-14 Migratin Programme Report.” 30 June 2014. Available: http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/pdf/report-migration-programme-2013-14.pdf
[1]CIC. “Report on Plans and Priorities 2014-2015”. 6 March 2014. Available: www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/rpp/2014-2015
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 – All Good Things Come To An End: Athletes Return Home After Big Rio Wins!
- News, CBC. “‘Canada Has Your Back’: Penny Oleksiak Leads Athletes Home after 22-medal Games.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 23 Aug. 2016. Web. 23 Aug. 2016.
Monday, August 22, 2016 – Minister Seeks to Increase Immigration to Canada
- Mas, Susana. “Canada Seeks to Double Visa Offices in China to Attract More High-Skilled Workers.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 10 Aug. 2016. Web. 22 Aug. 2016.
- Mas, Susana. “John McCallum Wants to ‘Substantially Increase’ Immigration to Fill Canada’s Labour Needs.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 13 Aug. 2016. Web. 22 Aug. 2016.
Monday, August 15, 2016 – Linking Paper Applications to Online MyCIC Accounts
- “Check Your Application Status.” Government of Canada. Government of Canada Communications Department, 26 July 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2016.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016- Families Caught in the Waiting Game: Minister McCallum Calls Current Wait Times “unacceptable”
- Khalil, Nouman. “Major Changes to Canada’s Immigration System Expected in Fall, Says Minister John Mccallum.” Major Changes to Canada’s Immigration System Expected in Fall, Says Minister John McCallum. 2016 Metroland Media Group LTD, 17 July 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2016.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016- Should We Send Immigration Officers Back to School?
[1] “College of Immigration” Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Australian Government, May 13, 2008
[2] Ibid.
[3] “Palmer Report-two years of progress-College of Immigration,” Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Australian Government, May 13, 2008
[4] College of Immigration
[5] Palmer Report
[6] John McMillan, “Management of a Frail Aged Visitor to Australia,” Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, April 2006, Australian Government, May 13, 2008
[7] Palmer Report
[8] Ibid.
[9] Ibid.
[10] McMillan
[11] “Graduate Development Programme” Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Australian Government, May 13, 2008
Thursday, July 28, 2016- The Royal William and Kate Set to Visit Canada This Fall!
- CTV Staff. “Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Will Visit Canada in Fall 2016.”CTVNews. BellMedia, 27 July 2016. Web. 28 July 2016.
Monday, July 25, 2016 – Update to the study permit instruction
- “Program Delivery Update – July 13, 2016.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Government of Canada, Marketing Department, 13 July 2016. Web. 25 July 2016.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – Top 5 Mistakes on Medical Inadmissibility Immigration Cases
- Bellissimo, Mario. Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Inadmissibility. Criminal Law Edition ed. Toronto: Carswell, 2014. Print. Chapter 11.
Wednesday, July 06, 2016 – CIC Advises Clients About Potential Canada Post Disruption
- “Apply for a New Temporary Resident Visa from within Canada.”Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Government of Canada, Marketing Department, 30 June 2016. Web. 06 July 2016.
- “Government of Canada Navigation Bar.” Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Government of Canada, Marketing Department, 30 June 2016. Web. 06 July 2016.
Monday, July 04, 2016 – Criminal Charges and the Immigration Consequences for Permanent Residents
- “Permanent Residents and Criminal Inadmissibility.” Justice for Crimes Against Humanity(n.d.): n. pag. Canadian Council for Refugees. Canadian Council for Refugees, Sept. 2016. Web. 04 July 2016.
- Poulton, Ron. “It’s All in the Sentence: Border Crossing.” Canadian Lawyer. Thomson Reuters Canada Ltd., 20 June 2016. Web. 04 July 2016.
- R. v. Pham, 2013 SCC 15, [2013] 1 S.C.R. 739
Monday, June 20, 2016 – Should I Apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)?
- Farhat v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2006 FC 1275, par. 2, Immigration Manual IP-1, section 2
- Immigration Manual IP-1, section 12.1
Monday, June 13, 2016 – Post- U.S. election immigration: Empty promises
- Cain, Patrick. “Would a Romney Win Drive Americans to Canada? (Bush’s 2004 Victory Did).” Global News Would a Romney Win Drive Americans to Canada Bushs 2004 Victory Did. Global News, 15 Oct. 2012. Web. 13 June 2016.
- “Facts and Figures 2014 – Immigration Overview: Permanent Residents.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Government of Canada Communications Department, 01 Aug. 2015. Web. 13 June 2016.
- Harper, Tim. “More Americans Heading North | Toronto Star.”Thestar.com. The Toronto Star, 06 Aug. 2007. Web. 13 June 2016.
- Kobayashi, Audrey, and Brian Ray. “Placing American Emigration to Canada in Context.” Migrationpolicy.org. Migration Policy Institute, 01 Jan. 2005. Web. 13 June 2016.
- Sandhu, Rajdeep. “A Trump Presidency Has Americans Looking North.”BBC News. BBC, 17 May 2016. Web. 13 June 2016.
- Sundstrom, Lauren. “28% of Americans Say They’ll Move to Canada If Trump Becomes President.” Vancity Buzz. Vancity Buzz, 17 Mar. 2016. Web. 13 June 2016.
Monday, May 30, 2016 – International Mobility Program (IMP) Mobilité Francophone
- “Attracting Newcomers to Canada’s Francophone Communities outside Quebec.” Government of Canada,Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Communications Branch, Government of Canada, 17 Mar. 2016. Web. 30 May 2016.
Thursday, May 26, 2016 – Rising Temperatures in Toronto Calls Patio Season to Commence!
- News, CBC. “Toronto Summer Forecast Calls for Warmer-than-normal Temperatures – CBC Toronto | Programs.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 25 May 2016. Web. 26 May 2016.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 – Best Interests of the (Unborn) Child
- Kanthasamy v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), [2015] 3 SCR 909, 2015 SCC 61 (CanLII), retrieved on 2016-05-256.
- Li v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2016 FC 451 (CanLII), <http://canlii.ca/t/gpnlm>, retrieved on 2016-05-25
Thursday, May 12, 2016 – Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program – 2016 Caps Met for Select, High-Volume Streams
- “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates.” Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Program Updates. QUEEN’S PRINTER FOR ONTARIO, 9 May 2016. Web. 12 May 2016.
Friday, May 6, 2016 – Lack of Immigration Status and In Canada Spousal Sponsorship Applications
- “Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada Class.” IP 8 (n.d.): n. pag. Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Communications Branch, Government of Canada, 15 May 2015. Web. 06 May 2016.
Monday, May 2, 2016 – Can Divorce or Separation Affect Your Permanent Residence Status?
- Keung, Nicholas. “Activists Hail Proposed Changes to Spousal Sponsorship Rules.” Thestar. Toronto Star Newspapers, 1 Mar. 2016. Web. 2 May 2016.
- “Operational Bulletin 480 (Modified) – November 16, 2015.”Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Communications Branch, Government of Canada, 16 Nov. 2015. Web. 02 May 2016.
- “Report on Plans and Priorities 2016–2017.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Communications Branch, Government of Canada, 26 Apr. 2016. Web. 02 May 2016.
- “Victim Services Directory.” Government of Canada, Department of Justice, Electronic Communications. Communications Branch, Government of Canada, 30 Mar. 2015. Web. 02 May 2016.
Monday, April 18, 2016 – Express Entry at a Glance: Year-End Report
- “Express Entry Year-End Report 2015.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Communications Branch, Government of Canada, 31 Mar. 2016. Web. 18 Apr. 2016.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 – Bridging Open Work Permits and Express Entry
- “International Mobility Program: Provincial Nominees and Permanent Residence Applications – Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada,. Communications Branch, Government of Canada, 12 Feb. 2016. Web. 13 Apr. 2016.
Monday, April 04, 2016 – Tightening the Safety Net on Refugee Claim Appeals
- Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Huruglica, 2016 FCA 93 (CanLII). Web. 2016-04-04
- Huruglica v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2014 FC 799 (CanLII). Web. 2016-04-04
Thursday, March 31, 2016 – The Celebration of April Fool’s Day!
- Al-Khatib, Talal. “Where Does April Fools’ Day Originate? : DNews.” DNews. DiscoveryNewsletter, 01 Apr. 2015. Web. 31 Mar. 2016.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 – Permanent Residence Options for International Students
- “Determine Your Eligibility – Canadian Experience Class.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Canada Communications Branch, 15 Dec. 2015. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
- Ministry Of Citizenship, Immigration And International Trade. Application Guide for Nominees: International Students – Masters Graduates(n.d.): n. pag. Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade. Ontario Canada. Web.
- Ministry Of Citizenship, Immigration And International Trade. Application Guide for Nominees: International Students – PhD Graduates(n.d.): n. pag. Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade. Queen’s Printer for Ontario. Web.
- Ministry Of Citizenship, Immigration And International Trade. Application Guide for Nominees: International Students with a Job Offer (n.d.): n. pag. Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade. Ontario Canada. Web.
- “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Human Capital.” Category. Ontario Canada, n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 – Nova Scotia Wants More Immigrants
- Donovan, Moira. “John McCallum Pledges to Make Immigration Easier for International Students – Nova Scotia.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 16 Mar. 2016. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.
- Lau, Rebecca. “Ottawa Increases Nova Scotia’s Immigration Nominee Cap by 300.” Global News Ottawa Increases Nova Scotias Immigration Nominee Cap by 300. Global News, 15 Mar. 2016. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.
- Ritchie, Sarah. “Federal Immigration Minister Looking to Retain Newcomers in Halifax.” CTV News Atlantic. CTV News, 15 Mar. 2016. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.
- Zilio, Michelle, and Simona Chiose. “Ottawa Looks to Ease International Students’ Path to Permanent Residency.” The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail, 14 Mar. 2016. Web. 23 Mar. 2016.
Monday, March 21, 2016 – A Dash of Common Sense for Government Communication Policy: Lim v. Canada 2016 FC 217
- Lim v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2016 FC 217 (CanLII), retrieved on 2016-03-21
Thursday, March 17, 2016 – Prince Harry Will Host 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto!
- Mangione, Kendra. “Prince Harry to Host Games for Wounded Soldiers in Toronto.” CTVNews. CTVNews, 16 Mar. 2016. Web. 17 Mar. 2016.
Wednesday, March 09, 2016 – 25,000 Syrian Refugees Have Arrived in Canada. What’s Next?
- “#WelcomeRefugees: How It Will Work.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Communications Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 29 Feb. 2016. Web. 09 Mar. 2016.
- “Canada Welcomes 25,000 Syrian Refugees.” Government of Canada. Communications Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 29 Feb. 2016. Web. 09 Mar. 2016.
- Zimonjic, Peter. “25,000 Syrian Refugees Have Landed, Now for Phase 2, Says John McCallum.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 29 Feb. 2016. Web. 09 Mar. 2016.
Wednesday, February 03, 2016 – One Year of Express Entry Draws – The Numbers
- “Previous Express Entry Ministerial Instructions.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 27 Jan. 2016. Web. 03 Feb. 2016. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/mi/ita.asp>.
- “Express Entry Mid-Year Report.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 31 July 2015. Web. 03 Feb. 2016. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/reports/ee-midyear-2015.asp>.
Thursday, January 28, 2016 – Record Suspensions for Criminal Convictions in Canada – Changes May be on the Way
- Crawford, Alison. “Public Safety Minister Vows to Overhaul ‘punitive’ Criminal Pardons System.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 20 Jan. 2016. Web. 28 Jan. 2016.
Monday, January 25, 2016 – OINP: Open for Business
- “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Corporate Stream.” Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Corporate Stream. Ontario Immigration, n.d. Web.
- “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Entrepreneur.” Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Entrepreneur. Ontario Immigration, n.d. Web.
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Corporate Stream Guide (2016): n. pag. Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Corporate Stream Guide. Ministry Of Citizenship, Immigration And International Trade. Web.
- “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream Guide.” Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream Guide (2016): n. pag. Ontario Immigration. Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade. Web.
Monday, January 18, 2016 – How Permanent Is Permanent Residence Status?
- “Renouncing Permanent Residence.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Citizenship Immigration Canada, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2016.
- “Understand Permanent Resident Status.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. Citizenship Immigration Canada, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2016.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016- Supreme Court Strengthens “Best Interests of a Child” Analysis in H&C Applications
- Kanthasamy v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2015 SCC 61 (CanLII).” CanLII. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2016. <https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2015/2015scc61/2015scc61.html?autocompleteStr=Kanthasamy+&autocompletePos=5>.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 – Open Work Permit Pilot Program for Inland Sponsorships Extended
- “Notice – Update on Work Permits for Spouses and Common-law Partners Applying for Permanent Residence from within Canada.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 11 Dec. 2015. Web. 23 Dec. 2015. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2015-12-11.asp?utm_source=twitter-citcanada&utm_medium=owly-eng&utm_campaign=generic>.
Monday, December 14, 2015 – Picking Your Christmas Tree!
- “The Environmental Choice – Real Christmas Trees.” Identifying Ontario’s Christmas Trees. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Dec. 2015.
Tuesday, December 08, 2015 – Resettlement for Syrian Refugees Underway, but not without Challenges
- CBC News. “Immigration Minister Says Canada Bringing in at Least 35,000 Syrian Refugees.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 05 Dec. 2015. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.
- Mas, Susana. “Syrian Refugees Booked on 1st Flights to Canada Total 305.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 02 Dec. 2015. Web. 08 Dec. 2015.
- Murphy, Jessica. “Canada Will Take Extra Time Bringing in Syrian Refugees in Order to ‘do It Right’” The Guardian. N.p., 24 Nov. 2015. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
- Stoffel, Derek. “Syrian Refugee Process in Turkey ‘a Little Bit Behind,’ Canadian Ambassador Says.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 07 Dec. 2015. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – Temporary Pause on OINP “Base” Stream Applications
- “Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates.” Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Program Updates. Ontario Immigration, n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2015.
Monday, November 16, 2015- In-Canada Spousal Sponsorships: Pilot Project for Open work permits due to expire 22 December 2015
[1]”Processing Times: Family Sponsorship.” Government of Canada, 05 Nov. 2015. Web. 16 Nov. 2015.
- “Program Delivery Update – December 22, 2014.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 24 July 2015. Web. 16 Nov. 2015.
- “Notice – Work Permits for Spouses and Common-law Partners Living in Canada.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 20 Dec. 2014. Web. 16 Nov. 2015.
Monday, November 09, 2015- Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Establishes Committee to Aid Syrian Refugee Crisis
- “Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Announces Action on Syrian Refugee Crisis.” Government of Canada. Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, 09 Nov. 2015. Web. 09 Nov. 2015. <http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1019909>
Monday, November 09, 2015- International Experience Class (IEC) – What you need to know for the 2016 Season
- “How to Apply – International Experience Canada.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2015.
- “International Experience Canada – Travel and Work in Canada.”Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2015.
- “International Mobility Program: Canadian Interests – Reciprocal Employment – International Experience Canada – Bilateral Agreements.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2015.
Wednesday, November 04, 2015- Liberal Cabinet Announced: John McCallum is Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister!
- “John McCallum” John McCallum Liberal Candidate in Markham-Thornhill. Liberal Party of Canada, n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2015. <https://johnmccallum.liberal.ca/>.
- “Ralph Goodale.” Ralph Goodale Biography. Liberal Party of Canada, n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2015. <http://ralphgoodale.ca/biography/>
- “MaryAnn Mihychuk.” MaryAnn Mihychuk, Liberal Candidate in Kildonan-St. Paul. Liberal Party of Canada, n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2015. <https://maryannmihychuk.liberal.ca/>.
Tuesday, November 03, 2015 – CIC Introduces the Employer Portal
- “Employer Portal.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2015.
- “Hire Foreign Workers.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2015.
- “International Mobility Program: Employer-specific Work Permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment Exemptions.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Nov. 2015.
Monday, October 26th, 2015- What does Canada’s New Liberal Government Mean for Immigration?
- A New Plan for Canadian Immigration and Economic Opportunity (n.d.): n. pag. Real Change. Liberal Party. Web.
Friday, October 16th, 2015- Counting Our Own Ballots: 2015 Federal Election & Immigration Survey Results!
- Charts generated according to survey results by Survey Monkey (www.surveymonkey.com)
Thursday, October 8th, 2015- Thankful for Thanksgiving: Why It’s a Reason to Celebrate!
- “Thanksgiving Day in Canada.” Time and Date. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2015. <http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/thanksgiving-day>.
Wednesday, October 7th, 2015- Employer Non-Compliance: A Costly Affair
- “Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.” Canada Gazette. Government of Canada, 12 June 2015. Web.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015- Federal Court of Appeal Agrees that Niqab Ban in Citizenship Ceremonies is Unlawful
- Gollom, Mark. “Niqab Controversy: Judge Struck down Ban without Referring to Charter.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 16 Mar. 2015. Web. 23 Sept. 2015.
- Mas, Susana. “Niqab Ruling to Be Appealed to Supreme Court, Tories Say.”CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 17 Sept. 2015. Web. 23 Sept. 2015.
- The Canadian Press. “Federal Government to Request Stay of Niqab Ban Decision until Appeal Is Heard.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 18 Sept. 2015. Web. 23 Sept. 2015.
Monday, September 21, 2015- Can I Return to Canada if Previously Removed?
- “ENF 10 Removals.” (n.d.): n. pag. Citizenship and Immigration, 31 May 2010. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf10-eng.pdf>.
- “OP 1 Procedures.” p 1-69. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 18 Nov. 2013. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op01-eng.pdf>.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 – Century-Old Discoveries
- Lauren Pelley. “North Toronto Railway Station Celebrates 100 Years with Time Capsule Opening | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. Toronto Star, 09 Sept. 2015. Web. 15 Sept. 2015.
Thursday, September 10, 2015 – An Image Speaks a Thousand Words – The Tragedy of Young Alan Kurdi and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
- CBC News. “Refugees Face Roadblocks to Get to Canada.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 04 Sept. 2015. Web. 10 Sept. 2015.
- Gollom, Mark. “Canada’s Refugee Policy Questioned after Syrian Boy’s Drowning.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 04 Sept. 2015. Web. 10 Sept. 2015.
- Mas, Susana. “Canada to Resettle 10,000 More Syrian Refugees over 3 Years.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 07 Jan. 2015. Web. 10 Sept. 2015.
- The Canadian Press. “Refugee Crisis: Canada Must Do More, Harper’s Policies Have Failed, Rivals Say.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 03 Sept. 2015. Web. 10 Sept. 2015.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015- Learning About Labour Day: What Does it Mean?
- Dawson, Joanna. “The First Labour Day.” Canada’s History. Canada’s History Magazine, n.d. Web. 02 Sept. 2015. <http://www.canadashistory.ca/Magazine/Online-Extension/Articles/The-First-Labour-Day>.
Monday, August 31, 2015 – Who Bears the Risk For Lost or Failed E-mails From CIC?
- [1] Kaur v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration ), 2009 FC 935 at para 12
- [2] Asoyan v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2015 FC 206
- [3] Ghaloghlyan v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2011 FC 1252 at para 10.
- [4] Grenville v Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (1 December 2014), Ottawa IMM-1642-14(FC).
Thursday, August 20, 2015 –Top of the Class: Counting Canada’s Best Universities
- “Academic Ranking of World Universities – 2015 | World University Ranking – 2015 | Top 500 Universities | Shanghai Ranking – 2015.”Academic Ranking of World Universities – 2015 | World University Ranking – 2015 | Top 500 Universities | Shanghai Ranking – 2015. ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. <http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2015.html>.
Tuesday, August 18 2015 – Let’s Go to The Ex!
- Photo Source: “Home.” Home. Canadian National Exhibition, n.d. Web. 18 Aug. 2015. <http://theex.com/>.
- Canadian National Exhibition, n.d. Web. 18 Aug. 2015. <http://theex.com/>.
Monday, August 17 2015 – Criticism Continues for Canada’s Immigration Detention System
- “Human Rights Bodies.” Treaty Bodies Download. United Nations Human Rights, n.d. Web. 17 Aug. 2015.
- Keung, Nicholas. “Canada’s Immigration Detention System Breaches Human Rights, U of T Study Says | Toronto Star.” Toronto Star. Toronto Star, 18 June 2015. Web. 17 Aug. 2015.
- Keung, Nicholas. “Secrecy Surrounds Death of Troubled Man in Immigration Detention | Toronto Star.” Toronto Star. Toronto Star, 18 June 2015. Web. 17 Aug. 2015.
- Keung, Nicholas. “UN Alarmed by Canada’s Immigration Detention | Toronto Star.” Toronto Star. Toronto Star, 23 July 2015. Web. 17 Aug. 2015.
- “Somali Immigrant Dies after Three Years in CBSA Custody.” CTVNews. CTV News, 10 Aug. 2015. Web. 17 Aug. 2015.
- “”We Have No Rights”: Arbitrary Imprisonment and Cruel Treatment of Migrants with Mental Health Issues in Canada.” “We Have No Rights”: Arbitrary Imprisonment and Cruel Treatment of Migrants with Mental Health Issues in Canada. University of Toronto Faculty of Law, n.d. Web. 17 Aug. 2015.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 – The Midway Mark: Express Entry Statistics Revealed
- “Express Entry Mid-Year Report.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 31 July 2015. Web. 05 Aug. 2015. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/reports/ee-midyear-2015.asp>.
- Friday, July 31st, 2015- CIC’s New eTA Takes Flight
- “Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).” Electronic Travel Authorization. Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 26 May 2015. Web. 31 July 2015.
- “Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): What You Need to Know.” Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 26 May 2015. Web. 31 July 2015. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/multimedia/video/visitcanada/visitcanada.asp#transcript
- “Visiting.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch, 11 May 2015. Web. 31 July 2015. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?t=16>.
Monday, July 27, 2015 – Mario D. Bellissimo – One of Toronto’s Most Frequently Recommended Leading Practitioners for Immigration Law
- Photo Source: “Lexpert® Directory – Who’s Who in Canadian Law Firms.” Lexpert® Directory – Who’s Who in Canadian Law Firms. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 July 2015.
Thursday, July 23, 2015 – Scotiabank Caribbean Festival Brings Excitement to the City!
- Berot, Anthony. Junior Carnival Parade 2015. Digital image. Scotiabank Caribbean Festival. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 July 2015. <http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com/images.html>.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015- The True North Strong and Most Admired!
- Elliott, Josh. “Canada Ranked as ‘most Admired’ Country in the World: Report.” CTVNews. Bell Media, 15 July 2015. Web. 15 July 2015. <http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canada-ranked-as-most-admired-country-in-the-world-report-1.2470040>.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015- High Refusal Rates for LMIA Applications
- “Restricting Access.” Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 July 2015.
- Research, Analysis and Design Unit, Program Integrity Division, Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Employment and Social Development Canada. N.p.: Government of Canada, n.d. Approval and refusal rates for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) by province/territory from January 1, 2015 to June 1, 2015.
Monday, July 13, 2015- Another Reason to Celebrate: CIC Brings in Birthday Rules!
- “Express Entry – Assessing an E-application on A11.2.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 July 2015.
- “Public Policy to Exempt Applicants for Permanent Residence from Certain Age-based Requirements between Invitation to Apply and Application.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 July 2015.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015- Overcoming Criminal Inadmissibility: The ABC’s of TRP’s
- “Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, SC 2001, C 27.” CanLII –. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 July 2015.
- “Language Test Results.” Criminal Rehabilitation Canada. Foreign Worker Canada, n.d. Web. 07 July 2015.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015- Longer-Than-Average Wait times for Study Permits
- Zabjek, Alexandra. “Long Wait times for International Student Permits Leave Some ‘stranded’ in Canada.” http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Long+wait+times+international+student+permits+leave+some+stranded+Canada/11192943/story.html. Edmonton Journal, 06 July 2015. Web. 07 July 2015
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 – The Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Are Almost Here!
- Photo Source: “Get Your Tickets Now!” Toronto 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 July 2015.
Monday, July 6, 2015 – Saskatchewan: Adding Express Entry Candidates to its Imports
- “International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category.” Government of Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan, n.d. Web.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 – Changes to Work Permit Policies Affect Some Ontario Provincial Nominees
- “International Mobility Program: Provincial Nominees or Permanent Residence Applications – Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2015.
- “Opportunities Ontario: Nominees – What’s next.” Opportunities Ontario: Nominees. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2015.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 – Commencement of Ramadan!
- Gani, Aisha. “Ramadan: A Guide to the Islamic Holy Month.” The Guardian. N.p., 17 June 2015. Web.
- “Minister Kenney Issues Statement on Ramadan.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2015.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 – Express Entry – High Five
- “Ministerial Instructions for the Express Entry Application Management System.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 June 2015.
- “Notice – Express Entry Questions and Answers.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 June 2015.
- “Previous Express Entry Ministerial Instructions.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 June 2015.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 – Canada’s Immigration Policies Named as Reason for Potential Rise to Power!
- Smith, Noah. “Canada, Tomorrow’s Superpower.” BloombergView. Bloomberg L.P., 12 June 2015. Web. 16 June 2015. <http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-06-12/canada-might-have-the-goods-to-become-a-superpower>.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015- The Birth of Ontario PNP Express Entry Streams
- “About Ontario Express Entry.” Opportunities Ontario: Ontario Express Entry. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 June 2015. <http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNP_EE.html>.
- Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program. “Application Guide for Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream.” (n.d.): n. pag. Ontario Immigration. Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade. Web. 10 June 2015. <http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/prodconsum/groups/csc/@oipp/documents/document/oi_en_hcps.pdf>.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015- Citizenship Revocation Provisions Now in Force!
- “Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act: Revocation Provisions Now in Force.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Government of Canada, n.d. Web. 01 June 2015.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015- Fun in The Distillery District!
- “Our Story.” The Distillery District. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 June 2015.
- Photo Source: The Distillery District. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 June 2015.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015- Changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit Category
- “International Mobility Program: Provincial Nominees or Permanent Residence Applications – Bridging Open Work Permits for Certain Federal Economic Class Applicants.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2015.
Thursday, May 14, 2015- LMIA Exempt work permits: No longer a free ride for Employers
- “International Mobility Program: Employer-specific Work Permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment Exemptions.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 May 2015. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/admissibility/specific.asp>.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015- Mario D. Bellissimo Featured in The Lawyers Weekly Article
- Schmitz, Cristin. “Bar Groups Fear Prothonotaries to Be Phased out Soon by Ottawa”. The Lawyers Weekly, n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2015. <http://www.lawyersweekly.ca/articles/2346>.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015- 2015 CBA NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CONFERENCE – A MUST ATTEND!
- “2015 National Immigration Law Conference.” The Canadian Bar Association :. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2015.
- Photo Source: “CBA.org – The Canadian Bar Association.” CBA.org – The Canadian Bar Association. CBA, n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2015.
Monday, April 27, 2015- Life after an ITA
- “Applications Received on or after January 1, 2015, for Permanent Residence Programs Subject to Express Entry: Completeness Check.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2015.
Thursday, April 23, 2015- Sudbury Takes Top Spot as Happiest City in Canada!
- Lu, Chaohui, Grant Schellenberg, Feng Hou, and John F. Helliwell. “How’s Life in the City? Life Satisfaction Across Census Metropolitan Areas and Economic Regions in Canada.” Economic Insights 11-626-X.46 (2015): 1-11.Statistics Canada. Web. 23 Apr. 2015. <http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?ObjId=11-626-x&ObjType=2&lang=en&limit=0>.
Monday, April 20, 2015 – Earth Day 2015!
- “#EarthDay2015 | What’s Happening for Earth Day 2015? | Earth Day 2015.”Earth Day 2015. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2015.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – #MADEINCANADA
- “Fashion Art Toronto.” Fashion Art Toronto Atom. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2015.
- Photo Source: Fashion Art Toronto. N.d. Toronto. Fashion Art Toronto. Web
Thursday, April 2, 2015 –Mario D. Bellissimo to Present at the Canadian Corporate Immigration Conference
- Photo Source: 2015 Canadian Corporate Immigration Conference Poster. Digital image.Canadian Corporate Immigration- Insight Information. Insight Information, n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2015. <http://www.insightinfo.com/canadian-corporate-immigration/>
Thursday, April 2, 2015- Welcoming New Canadian Citizens!
- “New Citizens Welcomed as Canada Counts down to TORONTO 2015.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., 1 Apr. 2015. Web. 02 Apr. 2015.
Monday, March 23, 2015- The Impact of Immigration on the Labour Market for Vulnerable Canadians
- James Dwyer, “Illegal Immigrants, Health Care, and Social Responsibility”, The Hastings Center Report 34(1), pp 34-41.
Friday, March 20, 2015- Mario D. Bellissimo Featured in Special Edition Issue of Diversity Magazine!
- Akinyemi, Linda. “An Attorney & A Gentleman: Finding Creative Solutions That Shape the Law.” Diversity Magazine Mar. 2015: 16. Print.
Thursday, March 19, 2015- Be a Part of Canadian History!
- Photo source: My Canada, My Inspiration. N.d. Royal Canadian Mint, Canada.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 – Celebrating St.Patrick’s Day from Coast to Coast
- “Home – Toronto St Patricks Day Parade.” Home – Toronto St Patricks Day Parade. St. Patrick’s Day Parade, n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
- “Montreal St. Patrick’s Day Parade: What You Need to Know.”CBC News. CBC/Radio Canada, 16 Mar. 2015. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
- “Run for Your Weight in Beer: St. Patrick’s Day Race, Calgary – Triathlon Magazine Canada.” Triathlon Magazine Canada. N.p., 11 Mar. 2015. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
- “St. Patrick’s Day in Canada.” St. Patrick’s Day in Canada. Time and Date, n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
- “St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns Vancouver Streets Green – British Columbia – CBC News.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 16 Mar. 2015. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
Thursday, March 12, 2015 – Appreciating Independent Films!
- “Canadian Film Fest.” Canadian Film Fest. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2015.
- “The Royal.” The Royal. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2015.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 – NOC NOC
- “Common Menu Bar Links.” Introduction to Edition 2001 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.
- “Common Menu Bar Links.” Unit Group – 6552 Other Customer and Information Services Representatives. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.
- “Common Menu Bar Links.” Unit Group – 2282 User Support Technicians. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, n.d. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.
Monday, March 09, 2015 – Citizenship Changes: In Force or Yet to Come?
- “House Government Bill – Bill C-24 – Royal Assent (41-2).” House Government Bill – Bill C-24 – Royal Assent (41-2). Parliament of Canada, n.d. Web. 09 Mar. 2015.
- “Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Government of Canada, n.d. Web. 09 Mar. 2015.
Monday, March 09, 2015 – Welcoming Long-Term Multiple-Entry Visas for Canadian Travellers to China
- “Canada Welcomes Long-Term Multiple-Entry Visas for Canadian Travellers to China.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Government of Canada, 8 Mar. 2015. Web. 09 Mar. 2015.
Thursday, March 05, 2015 – Ready for the Games: 2015 Pan Am Medals Revealed
- Photo Source:“Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Medals Unveiled.” Official Canadian Olympic Team Website Team Canada 2014 Winter Olympics. Canadian Olympic Committee, 02 Mar. 2015. Web. 05 Mar. 2015. <http://olympic.ca/2015/03/02/toronto-2015-pan-am-games-medals-unveiled/>.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 – Roll Out the Red Carpet: Canadian Screen Awards set to Take the Stage
- “Gemini Awards.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
- “Canadian Screen Awards.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
- “Home – Academy.” Home – Academy. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, 2015. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
- 19-2. 2015 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS Television Nominations (n.d.): n. pag. Academy.ca. Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, 13 Jan. 2015. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
- Photograph, 65th anniversary: “Canadian Screen Awards – Academy.” Canadian Screen Awards – Academy. Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, 2015. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
Friday, January 30th, 2015 – Collateral Consequences and Bill C-24
- “House Government Bill – Bill C-24 – Royal Assent (41-2).” House Government Bill – Bill C-24 – Royal Assent (41-2). N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 – Voluntary Return Program for Failed Refugee Claimants a Costly and “Questionable” Endeavour
- “Evaluation of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Pilot Program – Final Report.” Government of Canada, Canada Border Services Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2015. <http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/ae-ve/2014/avrrpp-pparvr-eng.html>.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 – Canadian Government Pledges to Resettle 10, 000 Additional Refugees Over Next 36 Months
- Chase, Steven. “Canada Vows to Accept 13,000 More Refugees from Syria and Iraq.” The Globe and Mail. N.p., 07 Jan. 2015. Web. 13 Jan. 2015. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canada-to-accept-13000-more-refugees-from-syria-and-iraq/article22332408/>.
- “FORCED MIGRATION POLICY BRIEFING 10 Protection in Europe for Refugees from Syria.” Protection in Europe for Refugees from Syria (n.d.): n. pag. Refugees Studies Centre. Sept. 2014. Web. <http://www.rsc.ox.ac.uk/files/publications/policy-briefing-series/pb10-protection-europe-refugees-syria-2014.pdf>.
- Mas, Susana. “Canada to Resettle 10,000 More Syrian Refugees over 3 Years.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 07 Jan. 2015. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/politics/canada-to-resettle-10-000-more-syrian-refugees-over-3-years-1.2892652>.
- Nichols, Michelle. “Syrians Set to Replace Afghans as Largest Refugee Population: U.N.” Reuters. Thomson Reuters, 25 Feb. 2014. Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/25/us-syria-crisis-un-idUSBREA1O1MA20140225>.
Monday, January 12, 2015 – 2015 Immigration Plan
- “Reuniting More Families.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., 31 Oct. 2014. Web. 12 Jan. 2015. <http://news.gc.ca/web/article en.do?nid=898769&_ga=1.194424936.43702263.1410797856>.
- “Ensuring Long-Term Prosperity and Economic Growth.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., 31 Oct. 2014. Web. 12 Jan. 2015. <http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=898829&_ga=1.194892776.43702263.1410797856>.
Monday, January 5, 2015 – Iraqi Refugee Claimants Facing Threats from ISIS and Militias
- Amnesty International Ltd., and Peter Benenson House. Ethnic Cleansing on a Historic Scale: Islamic State’s Systematic Targeting of Minorities in Northern Iraq (2014): 1+. Amnesty International Ltd. Web.
- Amnesty International Ltd., and Peter Benenson House.Absolute Impunity: Militia Rule in Iraq (2014): 1+. Amnesty International Ltd. Web
Friday, January 2, 2015 – New Citizenship Processing Fee
- Levitz, Stephanie. “Why Canadian Citizenship Fees Have Gone Up, Again.”CTVNews. The Canadian Press, 1 Jan. 2015. Web. 02 Jan. 2015.
- Keung, Nicholas. “Ottawa Hiking Citizenship Fees for Second Time in a Year | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. The Canadian Press, 24 Dec. 2014. Web. 2 Jan. 2015.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – New Canadians Welcomed in 2014
- “Record Number of New Citizens Welcomed in 2014.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Citizenship Immigration Canada, 23 Dec. 2014. Web. 31 Dec. 2014.
Thursday, December 4, 2014 – Canada’s Fun Winter Events
- “Canada’s 10 Coolest Winter Festivals.” Readers Digest Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2014. <http://www.readersdigest.ca/travel/canada/canadas-10-coolest-winter-festivals>.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 – Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers and More
- “Proud to Wear a White Poppy on Remembrance Day: Porter | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 – #ThrowbackThursday: The $1,000 Canadian Bank Note
- “Bank of Canada to Stop Issuing $1000 Note.” Bank of Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2014.
- News, CBC. “Bank of Canada Kills $1000 Bill.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 10 Nov. 2000. Web. 06 Nov. 2014.
Friday, October 31, 2014 – Fun Fact Friday Update: The Languages in Canada
- “CBC News Interactive: Languages in Canada.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.
- “Facts about Canada’s Ten Provinces and Three Territories.” Facts about Canada’s Ten Provinces and Three Territories. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 – Ghost Stories from Canada
- “Be Afraid, Eh: Ghost Stories from across Canada.” Toronto Sun. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2014.
Thursday, October 23, 2014 – Which Canadian University Should You Attend?
- “University Profiles to Help You Choose.” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Oct. 2014. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/university-profiles-to-help-you-choose/article21187051/?page=1>.
Friday, October 17, 2014 – Fun Events in Toronto This Weekend, Oct. 17-19
- “Weekend Events in Toronto: October 17-19, 2014.” BlogTO RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2014.
Friday, October 10, 2014 – Tips for New Immigrant Students in Canada
- “Immigrant Students in Regina Schools – CBC News – Latest Canada, World, Entertainment and Business News.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 29 Aug. 2014. Web. 10 Oct. 2014.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 – Why Now, More Than Ever, Canada Needs Immigrants
- Gilmore, Scott. “Why It’s Time for Canada to Grow up – Macleans.ca.”Macleansca. Macleans, 1 Oct. 2014. Web. 05 Oct. 2014. <http://www.macleans.ca/uncategorized/why-its-time-for-canada-to-grow-up/>.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 – Conservative Government Appeals Court Decision on Refugee Health Care
- “PRESS RELEASE: Conservative Government’s Last Minute Appeal of Federal Court Ruling on Refugee Health Cuts Prolongs Unnecessary Suffering.”Welcome to the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2014.
Monday, September 29, 2014 – Attractive Canadian Cities: Where Do Newcomers Want To Live?
- “Six Canadian Cities out of 50 Receive Top Marks for Attracting Newcomers.”Six Canadian Cities out of 50 Receive Top Marks for Attracting Newcomers. The Conference Board of Canada, 18 Sept. 2014. Web. 29 Sept. 2014. <http://www.conferenceboard.ca/press/newsrelease/14-09-18/six_canadian_cities_out_of_50_receive_top_marks_for_attracting_newcomers.aspx>.
Friday, September 19, 2014 – Immigration Expected to Boost New Brunswick’s Economy
- Varma, Manju. “Immigration Is Key to New Brunswick’s Economic Growth – NB Votes 2014.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 18 Sept. 2014. Web. 19 Sept. 2014.
Thursday, September 11, 2014 – Canada Promotes French Immigration
- “Le Rêve Canadien: French Immigrants Find Canada the Land of Opportunity.” Ottawa Citizen. N.p., 15 Aug. 2014. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.
- “Promoting Francophone Immigration to Canada.” Yahoo Finance Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – The Growing Importance of BC’s Rising Minority Workers
- Keating, Daryl. “British Columbia’s New Frontline: The Rise of Minority Skilled Workers.” British Columbia’s New Frontline: The Rise of Minority Skilled Workers. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Sept. 2014. <http://www.careersandeducation.ca/careers/british-columbias-new-frontline-the-rise-of-minority-skilled-workers>.
Thursday, August 28, 2014 – 150 000th New Citizen Welcomed to Canada This Month
- “Welcoming the 150,000th New Citizen of 2014.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Aug. 2014. <http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=877369&_ga=1.133341326.1681092737.1401207904>.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 – Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver Among the Top 10 Most Livable Cities, says The Economist
- News, CBC. “Top 10 Most Livable Cities Include Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 19 Aug. 2014. Web. 20 Aug. 2014. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/top-10-most-livable-cities-include-vancouver-calgary-and-toronto-1.2740493>.
Monday, August 18, 2014 – Stalled US Immigration Reform Means Growing Tech Industry for Canada
- Burgmann, Tamsyn. CBC News. N.p., 10 Aug. 2014. Web. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/silicon-valley-north-vancouver-tech-surges-as-u-s-immigration-reform-idles-1.2732667>.
Thursday, August 7, 2014 – Sooner Rather than Later: Changes to Canadian Citizenship Coming in a Year’s Time
- Keung, Nicholas. “Residents Urged to Apply for Canadian Citizenship to Avoid Hurdles on Horizon | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. The Toronto Star, n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2014. <http://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2014/08/04/residents_urged_to_apply_for_canadian_citizenship_to_avoid_hurdles_on_horizon.html>.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 – Participating in Sports Culture Can Help With Integrating into Canadian Culture
- “Playing Together: Canada’s First National Study on New Citizens, Sports & Belonging.” MELA Notes No. 35 (1985): 19-20. Institute for Canadian Citizenship. Web. 30 July 2014. <https://www.icc-icc.ca/en/news/docs/2014/Playing%20together%20-%20Launch%20RLS-Final.pdf>.
Thursday, July 17, 2014 – Canada – New Hub for Indian “Techies”: Amazon, Facebook & Microsoft Taking Advantage
- Bagchi, Indrani. “Liberal Immigration Norms Make Canada New Destination for Techies – The Economic Times.” The Economic Times. The Times of India, 15 July 2014. Web. 17 July 2014.
Monday, July 7, 2014 – CAN+ Visa Program To Be Launched In India
- “CAN+ Program to Facilitate Trade and Travel with India.” Government of Canada,Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 July 2014. <http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=865769>.
Friday, July 4, 2014 – Federal Court of Canada Strikes Down Refugee Health-care Cuts
- “Court Rules against Conservative Government’s Refugee Health Cuts | Toronto Star.” Thestar.com. The Toronto Star, 04 July 2014. Web. 04 July 2014. <http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/07/04/court_rules_against_conservative_governments_refugee_health_cuts.html>.
Thursday, June 19, 2014 – Update: New Amendments Regarding the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
- “Vol. 148, No. 13 — June 18, 2014.” Government of Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Integrated Services Branch, Canada Gazette. Canadian Gazette, 18 June 2014. Web. 19 June 2014. <http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2014/2014-06-18/html/sor-dors133-eng.php>.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 – International Grads and Nova Scotia: A New Route for Immigration
- “International Grads Now Have Immigration Route to N.S.” CBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/international-grads-now-have-immigration-route-to-n-s-1.2667279>.
TUESDAY JUNE 03, 2014- CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM
- “Changes to the International Student Program.” . N.p., 22 May 2013. Web. . <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-changes.asp>.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 2014 – MINISTER CHRIS ALEXANDER TRAVELS TO CHINA TO PROMOTE CANADIAN IMMIGRATION
- “Rich Chinese Angry over Cancelled Canadian Immigrant ProgramAdd to …” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.
- “Wealthy Mainlanders Threaten to Sue after Canada Scraps Visa Scheme.” South China Morning Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.
- “News Release — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Visits China.” Government Du Canada, Citoyenneté Et Immigration Canada, Communications. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 2014 – JUDICIAL REVIEW FOR CHINESE MILLIONAIRE INVESTORS!
- “Canadian Court Victory for Group of Chinese Migration Applicants.” South China Morning Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 – ONTARIO PROPOSES A QUÉBEC STYLE PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
- “Ontario Seeks Quebec-style Control over Immigration.” Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2014.
- “Immigration-Québec – Home Page.” Immigration-Québec – Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2014.
- “Provincial Nominees.” Government Du Canada, Citoyenneté Et Immigration Canada, Communications. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2014.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014 – CANADIAN ATHLETES AT THE PARALYMPIC GAMES MARCH 7 – 16!
- “Canada Falls Short of Topping Medal Chart but Cements Spot as Winter PowerhouseAdd to …” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Mar. 2014.
- “Canadian Paralympians Safe in Sochi, Head of Delegation Says.” CTVNews. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Mar. 2014.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 – NEW STUDY: VISA OFFICERS, SPONSORSHIP AND MARRIAGES OF CONVENIENCE
- “A Rare Look inside the ‘black Box’ of Canada Immigration.” Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014.
- Satzewich, Vic. “Canadian Visa Officers and the Social Construction of “Real” Spousal Relationships.” Canadian Review of Sociology/Revue Canadienne De Sociologie51.1 (2014): 1-21.
THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 2014 – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – CANADA AS THE MATCHMAKER
- “Skilled Immigrants to Be Matched with Vacant Jobs in 2015.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2014.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2014 – CANADA PROPOSES NEW TOURISM FEE
- “Tourists to Pay New Fee under Canada’s Proposed Online Screening PlanAdd to …” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2014.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014 – POLITICS OF REFUGEE HEALTH IN CANADA – HEATED WORDS BETWEEN CIC AND ONTARIO
- “Chris Alexander Scolds Ontario over Health Care to Refugees.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2014.
- “It’s Chris Alexander versus Deb Matthews on Ontario’s Refugee Health Care.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2014.
- “Cutting Health Care for Refugee Claimants Expensive in Long-run, Ont. Health Minister SaysAdd to …” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2014.
- “Immigration Minister Tells Ontario: Pay for Refugees’ Health Care Yourself.”Www.ottawacitizen.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Jan. 2014.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014 – ONTARIO REINSTATES HEALTH COVERAGE FOR REFUGEES
- “Ontario Reinstates Basic Health Care for Refugees.” Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2013.
- “Ontario Reinstates Health Care for Refugee Claimants after Federal Cuts | As It Happens with Carol Off and Jeff Douglas | CBC Radio.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 19 Dec. 2013.
- “Federal Cuts to Refugee Health Care Aren’t Legally Valid, Doctors Urge CourtAdd to …”The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Dec. 2013.
- “Health Care – Refugees.” Government Du Canada, Citoyenneté Et Immigration Canada, Communications. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Dec. 2013.
- “PRESS RELEASE: CARL Applauds Ontario Government for Reinstating Access to Health Care for Refugee Claimants.” Welcome to the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Dec. 2013.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2014 – OVERCOMING BARRIERS: AFGHAN GIRL WITH CEREBRAL PALSY CELEBRATES PR IN CANADA!
- “Afghan Girl’s Dream to Stay in Canada Coming True.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 08 Jan. 2014.
- “Meeting with Tahera Hussain Karimi and Her Family – Premier Brad Wall – Government of Saskatchewan.” Meeting with Tahera Hussain Karimi and Her Family – Premier Brad Wall – Government of Saskatchewan. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Jan. 2014.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2013 – REMEMBERING NELSON MANDELA
- “Harper, Canadian Delegation En Route to South Africa for Mandela Tributes.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.
- “Nelson Mandela Honoured with National Day of Prayer.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.
- “FaithWorld.” Reuters RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.
- “Nelson Mandela.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Aug. 2013. Web. 08 Dec. 2013.
- “Nelson Mandela, the Honorary CanadianAdd to …” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.
- “The Nelson Mandela I Knew: Stephen Lewis.” Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2013.
- “Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s Liberator as Prisoner and President, Dies at 95.” Nytimes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2013.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 – Malala Yousefzai to become an Honorary Canadian Citizen
- “Malala Yousafzai to Get Honorary Canadian Citizenship – CBC News – Latest Canada, World, Entertainment and Business News.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.
- “Malala Yousafzai to Become Canada’s Sixth Honorary Citizen, Joining Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.” National Post News Malala Yousafzai to Become Canadas Sixth Honorary Citizen Joining Nelson Mandela and the DalaiLama Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.
- “Canada to Grant Honorary Citizenship to Malala Yousafzai.” Reuters. N.p., n.d. Web.
- “Malala Yousafzai.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 13 Nov. 2013. Web. 14 Nov. 2013
- “680News.” 680News Malala Yousafzai to Be Named Honorary Canadian Citizen in Throne Speech Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 – Canada will admit 17,500 permanent residents through the Live-in Caregiver Program in 2014
- “News Release — Live-in caregiver admissions to reach an all-time high in 2014″. Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Oct 2013. 31 Oct 2013. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-10-29a.asp>
Monday, September 30, 2013 – Canada’s Economic Boost
- Beltrame, Julian. “Canadian economy bounces back in July, puts country back on growth path.” CityNews Canadian economy bounces back in July puts country back on growth path Comments. 30 Sept. 2013. City News. 30 Sept. 2013 <http://www.citynews.ca/2013/09/30/canadian-economy-bounces-back-in-july-puts-country-back-on-growth-path/>.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 – Canada’s Population Estimated to be Over 35 Million
- “Canadian population surpasses 35 million.” 6 Sept. 2013. CBC News. 26 Sept. 2013 <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canadian-population-surpasses-35-million-1.1869011>
Thursday, September 12, 2013 – International Students Facing Deportation Claim Sanctuary in Church
- Kalbfleisch, Catherine, Vanessa Greco, Peter Mitton, and Josh Bloch. “Nigerian students Victoria Ordu & Ihouma Amadi face deportation to Nigeria | The Current with Anna Maria Tremonti | CBC Radio.” Nigerian students Victoria Ordu & Ihouma Amadi face deportation to Nigeria. 12 Sept. 2013. CBC/Radio Canada. 12 Sept. 2013 <http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2013/09/12/nigerian-students-victoria-ordu-ihouma-amadi-face-deportation-to-nigeria/>.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 – New LMO processing fee could hurt small concert venues
- Donkin, Karissa. “New Fee for Musicians Visiting Canada Could Hurt Small Concert Venues.” Thestar.com. N.p., 29 Aug. 2013. Web. 05 Sept. 2013.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 – Tunisian refugee claimant accused of being a member of the al-Qaeda network will be deported back to his country
- Bell, Stewart. “Canada Takes Steps to Deport Tunisian Refugee Claimant Accused of Being ‘member of Al-Qaeda network’.” National Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Aug. 2013.
Monday, July 29, 2013 – Help for Lac-Mégantic Immigrants and Canadian Passport Holders
- “News Release — Special measures for Canadian citizens and temporary and permanent residents affected by the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 July 2013.
Monday July 8, 2013 – Canadian-born Man Fighting Deportation
- “Canadian-born man facing deportation; Immigration Canada says he’s not a citizen.”CTVNews. 5 July 2013. CTV News. 08 July 2013 <http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-born-man-facing-deportation-immigration-canada-says-he-s-not-a-citizen-1.1356119>.
Monday June 24, 2013 – World Refugee Numbers at an All-Time High
- Levitz, Stephanie. “United Nations Reports Highest Level of Refugees since 1994.”CTVNews. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2013.
Thursday May 30, 2013 – Making Canada’s asylum system faster and fairer: additional Designated Countries of Origin announced
- “News Release — Making Canada’s Asylum System Faster and Fairer: Additional Designated Countries of Origin Announced.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 May 2013.
Friday, May 24, 2013 – Government of Canada Announces Three Appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
- “News Release — Government of Canada Announces Three Appointments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2013.
Thursday, May 23, 2013 –Minister Kenney Promotes Start-Up Visa in Silicon Valley
- “Kenney visits California on a campaign to lure Silicon Valley tech workers north.”Thestar.com. 17 May 2013. Toronto Star. 23 May 2013 <http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/05/17/canadian_minister_visits_california_on_a_campaign_to_lure_silicon_valley_tech_workers_north.html>.
Monday, May 13, 2013 – Canada’s Tourism Market to Shift Focus from the States
- “Canada gives up competing for American tourists.” Metro News. 12 May 2013. Metro. 13 May 2013 <http://metronews.ca/news/canada/669299/canada-gives-up-competing-for-american-tourists/>.
Friday, May 10, 2013 – New Parent and Grandparent program re-opens January 2, 2014
- “News Release — Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification on Track to Cut Backlog in Half.” Government of Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Communications Branch. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 May 2013.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 – Canada’s Diversity Continues to Grow
- Campion-Smith, Bruce. “National Household Survey: Immigration dramatically changing makeup of Toronto and Canada.” Thestar.com. 08 May 2013. Toronto Star. 09 May 2013 <http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/05/08/national_household_survey_immigration_dramatically_changing_makeup_of_toronto_and_canada.html>.
Monday, May 6, 2013 – Canadian Immigration Officials Face Criticism Regarding Marriage Fraud
- “Marriage Fraud: Canadian Immigration Officials tread thin line” Toronto Star. Keung, Nicholas. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. 06 Mary 2013. <http://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2013/04/29/marriage_fraud_canadian_immigration_officials_tread_thin_line.html>
Monday, April 29, 2013 – Reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- “Harper Government Announces Reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Ensuring Canadians Have First Chance at Available Jobs.” Canada News Centre –. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2013.
Monday, April 29, 2013 – Scams in Canada’s Foreign Worker Industry
- Tomlinson, Kathy. “Insiders say Canada ‘scammed’ by foreign worker industry – British Columbia – CBC News.” CBCnews. 29 Apr. 2013. CBC/Radio Canada. 29 Apr. 2013 <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/04/24/bc-inside-outsourcing.html>.
Monday, April 29, 2013 – The Honourable Glennys L. McVeigh has been appointed judge of the Federal Court
- Federal Court Judicial Appointment Announced. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/news-nouv/ja-nj/2013/doc_32883.html
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – Canada’s Economy Needs Immigrants
- Eaton, Margaret. “Employers must take proactive approach to integrating immigrants.”Financial Post. 23 Apr. 2013. National Post. 23 Apr. 2013 <http://business.financialpost.com/2013/04/23/why-canadian-employers-must-integrate-immigrants-into-the-workforce/>.
Friday, April 5, 2013 – Immigration Statistics for 2012
- “Open Data.” Facts and Figures. 02 Jan. 2013. Government of Canada. 05 Apr. 2013 <http://www.data.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En>.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 – Start-Up Visa Program Now Open!
- Black, Debra. “Canada’s new visa program to attract entrepreneurs envied in U.S.” Canada’s new visa program to attract entrepreneurs envied in U.S. 31 Mar. 2013. Toronto Star. 03 Apr. 2013 http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/2013/03/31/canadas _new_visa_program_to_attract_entrepreneurs_envied_in_us.bb.html
Thursday, March 21, 2013 – Canada’s Top 10 Cities for Immigrants
- “Best Places for New Immigrants.” MoneySense Best Places for New Immigrants Comments. 20 Mar. 2013. MoneySense. 21 Mar. 2013 <http://www.moneysense.ca/2013/03/20/best-places-for-immigrants/>.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 – ‘New Family Law Act Deems Common-Law After Living Together for Two Years’
- Woo, Andrea. “The Globe and Mail.” The Globe and Mail. 2013. The law has now pronounced you husband and wife. 19 Mar. 2013 <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-law-has-now-pronounced-you-husband-and-wife/article9847452/>
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 – ‘Canada Welcomes 257,515 Permanent Residents in 2012!‘
- “News Release – Canada Continued to Welcome Highest Sustained Level of Immigration in Canadian History in 2012” Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Web. 27 February 2013. 27 February 2013. Web <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-02-27.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email&utm_medium=email-eng&utm_campaign=genericc>
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 – ‘Record Number of Visitor Visas Issued in 2012!‘
- “News Release — Canada Issues Record Number of Visitor Visas in 2012” Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Web. 20 February 2013. 20 February 2013. Web <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-02-20.asp?utm_source=rss-media&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic>
Monday February 11, 2013 – New Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court Appointments
- “FEDERAL COURT JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED.” Department of Justice Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2013.
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 – ‘70,000 Jobs Needed in the North by 2020‘
- “Canada’s North Will Need Up To 70,000 Workers by 2020 – Conference Board of Canada” CICS News. Web. 30 January 2013. 30 January 2013. <http://www.cicsnews.com/?p=2971>
Thursday, January 24th, 2013 – ‘New Start-Up Visa Program to be Launched this Year‘
- “News Release — Historic New Immigration Program to Attract Job Creators to Canada” Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Web. 24 January 2013. 24 January 2013. Web <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-01-24.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email&utm_medium=email-eng&utm_campaign=generic>
Thursday, January 24th, 2013 – ‘CIC Announces New Federal Skilled Worker Program‘
- “Canada Announces New FSWP Immigration Laws” International Business Times. Web. 24 January 2013. 24 January 2013. <http://ca.ibtimes.com/articles/426465/20130122/canada-announces-new-fswp-immigration-laws.htm>
Thursday, January 17th, 2013 – ‘Nova Scotia Looking to Attract Immigrants‘
- “Nova Scotia Eager for More Immigrants” CBC News. Web. 03 January 2013. 17 January 2013. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2013/01/03/ns-immigration-numbers.html>
Friday, December 21st, 2012 – ‘New Bridging Work Permit to Help Permanent Resident Applicants‘
- “News Release — Cutting Red Tape for Skilled Immigrants” Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 December 2012. 21 December 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-20.asp>
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 – ‘West Canada More Prospective for New Immigrants‘
- “For new Canadians, West is Best” The Globe and Mail. Grant, Tavia. 18 December 2012. 19 December 2012. Web. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/for-new-canadians-west-is-best/article6504780/?cmpid=rss1>
Friday, November 16th, 2012 – ‘Federal, Provincial and Territorial Plan for Expression of Interest Model‘
- “News Release — Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments Envision Canada’s Future Immigration System” Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 November 2012. 16 November 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-11-16.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email&utm_medium=email-eng&utm_campaign=generic>
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 – Revamped Point System Coming 2013
- “New points system for immigrants coming in 2013” Toronto Sun. Proussalidis, Daniel. 08 November 2012. 14 November 2012. Web. <http://www.torontosun.com/2012/11/08/new-points-system-for-immigrants-coming-in-2013>
Thursday, November 8th, 2012 – Wojciech Sniegowski Reappointed as Citizenship Judge
- “News Release — Minister Kenney announces citizenship judge reappointment” Citzenship and Immigration Canada. Web. 8 November 2012. 08 November 2012. Web <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-11-08.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email&utm_medium=email-eng&utm_campaign=generic>
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 – Minister Kenney Addresses International Students
- “Kenney set to fast-track foreign students for immigration” CBC News. Web. 31 October 2012. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/10/31/pol-immigration-levels-2013.html>
Friday October 26, 2012 – New Conditional Measure to deter Marriage Fraud
- ” News Release â The Government of Canada Announces Support to Project Highlighting Canadian-Italian Contribution to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-10-25.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email>.
Wednesday October 24th, 2012 – Bilingualism on the Rise
- “Census 2011: Canadians increasingly bilingual, but French isn’t always the second language” The Toronto Star. Scotfield, Heather. Web. 24 October. 24 October 2012. <http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1276372–census-2011-canadians-increasingly-bilingual-but-french-isn-t-always-the-second-language>
Wednesday October 17th, 2012 –Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney seeks limits on Ministerial Powers
- “Jason Kenney, Immigration Minister, Seeks Limits On Ministerial Powers.” The Huffington Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2012. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/10/16/jason-kenney-immigration-minister-powers_n_1970792.html.
Wednesday October 10th, 2012 – Afghan Settlements Double the Original Estimated Number of Applicants
- “Number of Afghan Resettled in Canada Double Original Estimate” CTV News. The Canadian Press. 02 October 2012. Web. 10 October 2012. <http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/number-of-afghans-resettled-in-canada-double-original-estimate-1.986690>
Friday September 28th, 2012 – New Language Rules Announced for Citizenship Applications
- “Minister Kenney announces new language rules for citizenship applicants.” Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-09-28.asp>.
Monday September 24th, 2012 – Introducing the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act
- “Minister Kenney Supports the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act.” Citizenship and Immigration Canada. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-09-24.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email>.
Friday September 14th, 2012 – Canada Welcomes 20,000 Permanent Residents
- ‘News Release — Canadian Experience Class: Creating Jobs across Canada’. News Releases; Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Web. 14 September 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-09-14.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email&utm_medium=email-eng&utm_campaign=generic>
Thursday September 13,2012 – Visitor visas are now required for citizens from St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland
- “Canada Imposes Visas on St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland.”News Release â Canada Imposes Visas on St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-09-11.asp>.
Tuesday September 11,2012 – Canadian citizenship not for sale – Update on residence fraud investigations
- “Canadian Citizenship Not for Sale: Minister Kenney Provides Update on Residence Fraud Investigations.” News Release â Canadian Citizenship Not for Sale: Minister Kenney Provides Update on Residence Fraud Investigations. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2012. <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-09-10.asp>
Friday September 7th, 2012 – Canada Closes Embassy in Iran, Orders Diplomats Out
- “Canada Closes Embassy in Iran, to Expel Iranian Diplomats” Reuters Canada. Randall Palmer and David Ljunggren. Web. 07 September 2012. 07 September 2012.
Wednesday September 5th, 2012 – How Foreign-born Children Integrate in Canada’s Educational System
- “Why highly educated immigrant parents choose Canada” The Globe and Mail. Hammer, Kate. 03 September 2012. Web. 05 September 2012.
Thursday August 23rd, 2012 – Canada Receives More than 3,000 Child Refugees a Year
- “Canada Gets 3,000 Child Refugees a Year” LFPress.org. QMI Agency. Godfrey, Tom. 21 Aug 2012. Web. 23 Aug 2012.
Tuesday August 21st, 2012 – New Immigration System to Award More Points for Language
- “New immigration system will award more points for language, fewer for work abroad.” Toronto Star. Keung, Nicholas. 21 Aug 2012. Web. 21 August 2012.
Thursday, August 16th, 2012 – Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary among the world’s top five most livable cities!
- “Toronto Ranks as World’s Fourth Most Livable City.” CTV News. N.p., 16 Aug. 2012. Web. 16 Aug. 2012.
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 – Citizenship and Immigration Canada Seeking Settlement Proposals
- Menon, Nirmala. “Immigrant Underemployment Is Costly for Canada, CIBC Says.”WSJ.com. Wall Street Journal, 13 Aug. 2012. Web. 14 Aug. 2012.
- “Citizenship and Immigration Canada Issues Call for Proposals for Settlement Projects.”News Release â Citizenship and Immigration Canada Issues Call for Proposals for Settlement Projects. Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 01 Aug. 2012. Web. 14 Aug. 2012.
Friday, August 10th, 2012 – 70 Year Old Grandmother Deported to Sri Lanka
- News, CBC. “Toronto Grandmother, 70, Deported to Sri Lanka.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 09 Aug. 2012. Web. 10 Aug. 2012.