At the heart of much immigration litigation is the tricky issue of credibility. At the Refugee Protection Division, for example, the Member deciding the claim must evaluate whether the claimant’s version of…
Continue ReadingApril 22nd marks the 25th annual Earth Day, the largest environmental event in the world. Over six million Canadians participate in an activity pertaining to this event. The Earth Day theme for…
Continue ReadingIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a quick yet historic trip to Toronto on Wednesday, April 15. Being the first to make a visit in 42 years, he received a warm welcome from eager…
Continue ReadingFashion Art Toronto (FAT) 2015, held annually in April, kicks off April 21st and will run through to April 25th. The tenth annual arts and fashion week which is titled #MADEINCANADA, will…
Continue ReadingSubsection 34(1)(f) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act can be used to render an individual inadmissible to Canada for membership in an organisation that has acted contrary to subsections 34(1)(a) to…
Continue ReadingSport fans and Pan Am/Parapan Am supporters can now be involved with this summer’s events by doing more than cheering for athletes from the stands! While announcing the torch relay route for…
Continue ReadingIn the Litigation Department, we represent clients trying to challenge refusals on various kinds of immigration applications. This includes spousal sponsorship applications. Naturally, these sorts of refusals are very difficult, as people…
Continue ReadingSpring not only signifies warmer temperatures and sunnier days, but also the start of baseball season! Among the first teams to make their debut yesterday evening were the Toronto Blue Jays. With…
Continue ReadingThe ‘family class sponsorship’ category covers all applications made to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to sponsor an overseas family member. These applications can be made by a Canadian citizen anywhere in…
Continue ReadingThe proposed Ontario Immigration Act, 2014, currently at the second reading, should read as Ontario’s Enforcement Act and is in need of serious second thought. The legislation continues a concerning trend at…
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