According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, former Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, was an immigrant. He was born in Scotland on January 11, 1815 and migrated to…
Continue ReadingWhether you’re visiting or have recently immigrated to Canada, you would have likely heard Canadians say “eh”, “Canuck”, and “double-double”. These are just a few colloquialisms (informal expressions) that are unique to…
Continue ReadingThe Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) in the Central Region has been allocating full day hearings to certain appeal types in order to reduce unnecessary adjournments and speed up the process. Click here…
Continue ReadingMr. Bellissimo was recently quoted in an article from The Toronto Star on the politicization of the judicial appointment process, in response to the federal government’s deferral in appointment new judges to the…
Continue ReadingThe Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program (“Ontario PNP”) offers employers and investors the opportunity to recruit and retain highly skilled foreign workers in Ontario as well as foreign workers and international students to…
Continue ReadingA recent article posted on Canadian Immigrant states that though having friends and family in Canada is important, it is also crucial for recent immigrants to build a professional network. The article…
Continue ReadingAs 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 ReadingToday, Canadians are encouraged to remember the countless women and men, past and present, who sacrificed their lives to protect our rights, freedoms, and privileges. However, a Toronto Star article argues that…
Continue ReadingAccording to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, Canada has issued 11% more study permits to international students this year compared to 2013; in 2012, there was a 26% increase. Last year, international…
Continue ReadingThat’s right; $1,000 Canadian dollar (CAD) bank notes used to be in circulation, until the Bank of Canada decided in 2000 to withdraw them from circulation. Though this decision was in light…
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