Ken Sandu acting as Chairperson IRB
Ken Sandhu is acting in Brian Goodman’s absence who is currently on medical leave. We wish Mr. Goodman a speedy return.
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Dec
2011
Category: Blog
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Dec
2011
Program & Process Changes Taking Effect Dec 1st
It is December 1, 2011 and some major program and process changes that take effect today: Elimination of Counterfoils for Approved Permanent Residence Applicants from Visa-Exempt Countries MODIFIED Operational Bulletin 348 – December…
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1
Dec
2011
Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
As disclosed in Canada Gazette: Bill C-35 came into force on June 30, 2011, amending the IRPR by making it an offence for anyone other than an authorized representative to represent or advise…
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29
Nov
2011
To Remember is to Understand . . .
The following passage is as true as it is elusive: I once got a fortune cookie that said; “To remember is to understand.” I have never forgotten it. A good judge remembers what it…
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29
Nov
2011
Quote of the Day . . .
As a litigator the following quote is particularly appropriate if you substitute the word “man with “lawyer”: A successful man (lawyer) is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks…
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Nov
2011
Statement from Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (Ontario)
November 26, 2011 2:29 PM “I am disappointed and concerned with the Harper Government’s short-sighted decision to cut support to Ontario’s new comer settlement agencies. Those cuts will make it harder for…
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22
Nov
2011
Temporary Foreign Worker Program Under Review
According to CIC, TFW – needs a review – it has become too complicated. Program has doubled but how does it interact with employment insurance policies, regional economic activity. Minister has concerns TFW filling…
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22
Nov
2011
Citizenship Updates
CIC advised citizenship applicants must have a CLB 4 benchmark – adequate knowledge of English or French – ages 18-54 – standard must be met upfront at time of filing –return files otherwise…
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22
Nov
2011
PNP Centralized Processing
The PNP has played a crucial role in meeting labour market needs and in spreading the benefits of economic immigration across the country. It is now the second largest source of economic immigration…
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22
Nov
2011
Super Visas for Parents and Grandparents
Due to the two year moratorium which has beenplaced on new parent and grandparents sponsorships to alleviate the currentbacklog, the government has created a new “Parent and Grandparent Super-Visa”which comes into effect…
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