These are the times that try lawyers’ souls. In late April — stung by a series of scandals — Employment Minister Jason Kenney staggered the legal community by imposing a blanket moratorium…
Continue ReadingThe University Of Ottawa Faculty Of Law Department has offered use of a new courtroom to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The pilot project would allow the IRB to use the room…
Continue ReadingCase of the Month: The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration v. Shabdeen Our case of the month is another successful Judicial Review pursuant to section 72(1) of IRPA. of a decision made…
Continue ReadingWe are receiving many inquiries regarding the government’s recent decision to suspend LMO’s for the food services sector. We cannot answer all the inquiries individually. To answer the most common questions:
Continue ReadingRead the submission of the Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Law Section on the proposed changes to…
Continue ReadingOn April 22, 2014 Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, and Costas Menegakis, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister announced that in 2013 Canada issued more than 270,000 visitor visas , over 29,000 study permits and granted permanent residency to more than 34,000 Chinese citizens.
Continue ReadingFederal Skilled Workers are chosen as permanent residents based on their ability to prosper in Canada. They are assessed according to a selection grid made up of six factors, including language, education, work experience,…
Continue ReadingWith the second long weekend of 2014 approaching us, there comes a question of, what can I do to make the most out of this weekend? Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of a prophet for Christians, and a time to celebrate freedom for Jews.
Continue ReadingOn March 6, 2014 the province of Nova Scotia launched the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream. This program is a part of the Provincial Nominee Program of Nova Scotia, and offers fewer restrictions to applicants seeking Canadian Permanent Residency.
Continue ReadingMonday April 14, 2014 Jews across the world along with friends and family will start the celebration of Passover. Passover is a weeklong celebration ending Tuesday April 22, 2014 where individuals of…
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