Minister Jason Kenney is seeking limits on new power that will allow him to prevent certain individuals from entering Canada. The legislation, Bill C-43 would give the minister the power to bar…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group and Campbell Cohen filed its reply memorandum in its lead case. Counsel are seeking by way of motion the opportunity to cross examine Immigration Canada Officials and to file…
Continue ReadingA special program was introduced in 2009 for persons acting as interpreters and as aid for Canadian soldiers and diplomats in Afghanistan. This program was designed for these persons and their families…
Continue ReadingAs of November 1st, 2012, a formal result of language ability will need to be present at the time of submitting am application for citizenship. Minister Jason Kenney announced today that the…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada introduced The Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act in September of 2012 which expedites the removal of foreign criminals from Canada to enhance safety and security. The act…
Continue ReadingMr. Jamie Nicholls (Vaudreuil—Soulanges, NDP) 24 September 2012 Mario Bellissimo, lawyer and executive member of the Canadian Bar Association,…
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo on behalf of Bellissimo Law Group, Campbell Cohen and the over 1100 applicants they represent argued the Stay Motion in Ottawa. The stay motion, although dismissed, was successful on…
Continue ReadingCanada has welcomed 20,000 permanent residents through the Canadian Experience Class, echoing Minister Kenney’s and the government’s efforts in making a permanent home for many superlative individuals offering skilled competence. Minister Kenney…
Continue ReadingMinister Jason Kenney recently announced that Citizens from St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland who want to travel to Canada will now require a visitor visa. Minister Jason Kenney believes…
Continue ReadingThe Canadian government continues to apply full strength of the law to revoke citizenship and permanent resident status of those who have obtained it fraudulently over the past years. With nearly 11…
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