There has been a tremendous amount of discussion, debate, and concern surrounding the passing of Bill C-24, (the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act), which introduces significant changes to the citizenship regime in Canada. While…
Continue ReadingChris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, welcomes China’s new long-term, multiple entry visas for Canadians. This new multiple-entry visa is valid for up to ten years, will allow for easier travelling,…
Continue ReadingBright, bold, and lively –three words that can describe today’s celebration of Holi. A Hindu festival that has been around for generations, it is a holiday that commences with stories and legends by the…
Continue ReadingThe countdown to the Pan Am games is on! With only 18 weeks left until the July 10 start date, some may have been wondering what the winners will be awarded. The question…
Continue ReadingThe process of obtaining refugee status is incredibly important to an individual. I have recently been involved in research where I, along with a team of researchers at the University of Oxford,…
Continue ReadingMarch Break, which is also known as Spring Break, is almost here. It is a time which elementary school and secondary school students look forward to. March Break dates normally vary depending…
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Posted by: Mario D. Bellissimo The Honourable Denis Gascon, a lawyer with Norton Rose Fulbright Canada in Montréal, is appointed a judge of the Federal Court to replace Mr. Justice D.J. Rennie,…
Continue ReadingWith the Oscars behind us but the award season in full swing, it is Canada’s time to shine. This Sunday, the Canadian Screen Awards are ready to take the stage in Toronto…
Continue ReadingAs immigration control increases, refugee applicants are often implicitly, if not explicitly, submitted to evaluation of their medical conditions for corroboration of their autobiographical narratives. Medical certificates, for instance, which are drawn…
Continue ReadingImagine you are facing removal from Canada, your appeal hearing is rapidly approaching, and you cannot find a lawyer to represent you. Eventually you do find a lawyer who is able to…
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