TORONTO, September 20, 2011 – Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada introduced the Safe Streets and Communities Act, comprehensive legislation that will target…
Continue ReadingI look forward to another challenging year working on behalf of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations respectively. I assume the National Treasurer’s portfolio this year and provincially I will continue in…
Continue ReadingThis just in from the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal for those interested: This Fall, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court will be celebrating the 40th anniversary…
Continue ReadingThe latest processing times at the Immigration Appeal Division read as follows: Sponsorship Cases – 1 & 1/2 year to hearing from record received date (add about 2 months) Removal/Residency Cases – 1 year…
Continue ReadingThe Alternative Dispute Resolution consent rate in Toronto for last month was 39%. Factoring in a withdrawal rate of about 11-12% the resolution rate remains above 50%. Clearly still a worthwhile option…
Continue ReadingThe “Wanted by the CBSA” list has been receiving a lot of attention in the media of late, especially since it has been extended to include individuals who have failed to comply…
Continue ReadingDespite initial reports of a fall 2011 implementation, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act will come into force on June 29, 2012, 24 months after Royal Assent. Some of the changes to the…
Continue ReadingQ: Given the economic benefits Investor applicants bring to Canada through their investment as a condition of immigration and after arrival to Canada, would CIC consider allocation of additional resources to these…
Continue ReadingQ. I have been served my PRRA even though I have a pending H&C; application in the system. Can CBSA initiate removal proceedings against me before CIC has reached a decision? Is…
Continue ReadingA recent Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) backgrounder noted that to statistically match or offset the old age dependency ratio immigration levels would have to rise to 4% of the population from…
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