As immigration professionals, we are tremendously fortunate to work with families from all over the world. One of the most fascinating and rewarding aspects of immigration law is learning about our clients’…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) has recently announced reforms to the former Live-In Caregiver Program (“LCP”). The LCP traditionally allowed Canadian employers to recruit foreign nationals to live and work in their…
Continue ReadingNovember 11th is a day that resonates with all Canadian citizens, whether you were born here or are a newcomer. Kicking off Veterans Week, ahead of Remembrance Day next Tuesday, Veteran Affairs…
Continue ReadingOn October 27th, Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney tabled Bill C-44, “The Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act”. Among other changes, this Bill introduces the first legal amendments to the Canadian Security…
Continue ReadingMr. Bellissimo was recently quoted in a Toronto Star article, discussing the ineffectiveness of recent laws that are supposed to curb the occurrence of “ghost” immigration consultants. For a link to the article,…
Continue ReadingAcross the board, Canada has consistently been considered one of the best places in the world to settle down. We are consistently considered one of the most peaceful and happiest countries, with…
Continue ReadingIn our everyday lives, we experience our city and its surroundings at a more intimate level than we do with Canada as a whole. This is an important variable for all Canadians…
Continue ReadingMr. Bellissimo was recently interviewed by Macleans magazine, for his opinion on the recent changes to the age limit of a dependent child looking to immigrate to Canada. For a link to the article,…
Continue ReadingAs of August 2014, Canada has welcomed 150 000 new citizens to the country this year. This is a milestone to be celebrated! Despite recent controversial changes and reforms to Canadian immigration…
Continue ReadingAdding to the long list of reasons of why Canada is a great country to live in, The Economist recently published their annual “Global Liveability Ranking and Report”, where cities are ranked…
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