Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) has recently announced reforms to the former Live-In Caregiver Program (“LCP”). The LCP traditionally allowed Canadian employers to recruit foreign nationals to live and work in their…
Continue ReadingNovember 11th is a day that resonates with all Canadian citizens, whether you were born here or are a newcomer. Kicking off Veterans Week, ahead of Remembrance Day next Tuesday, Veteran Affairs…
Continue ReadingThe government of Canada has announced changes to the Caregiver Program (formally known as the Live-in Caregiver program). One of the biggest changes is the elimination of the live-in requirement. Specifically, caregivers…
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered which top five languages are spoken across Canada, a country known worldwide for its socio-cultural diversity? According to CBC News, these are English, French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi. But…
Continue ReadingOn October 27th, Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney tabled Bill C-44, “The Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act”. Among other changes, this Bill introduces the first legal amendments to the Canadian Security…
Continue ReadingHalloween is coming up this Friday, but between choosing costumes and stocking up on candy, we often forget the true, spooky spirit that the day is supposed to represent. Ghost stories have…
Continue ReadingIn 2012, Parliament passed two Orders in Council which introduced changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) that limited access to healthcare by refugee claimants in Canada. A group called the…
Continue ReadingFurther to my education blog, Tips for New Immigrant Students in Canada, posted earlier this month, the recent Canadian University Report by the Globe and Mail may further assist students with university selection. Whether you…
Continue ReadingMr. Bellissimo was recently quoted in a Toronto Star article, discussing the ineffectiveness of recent laws that are supposed to curb the occurrence of “ghost” immigration consultants. For a link to the article,…
Continue ReadingOctober is a busy and challenging month for many students. With mid-term work and adjustment to new classes and/ or school environments, it can be a stressful time. For immigrants who are…
Continue Reading