This is a common question during consultations. Or if I ask “did you declare your criminality” the common answer I receive is “they did not ask me.” With the advent of electronic…
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Canadian border officials in Halifax charged Alain Philippon on March 2, 2015 with “hindering” under section 153.1 of the Customs Act after he refused to provide the passcode for his smartphone. On…
Continue ReadingCanada’s immigration detention system has been the focus of much scrutiny in recent months. On July 23rd, the United Nations Human Rights Committee released a report raising a number of concerns with…
Continue ReadingLengthy processing times are a major source of frustration and anxiety for those involved in the Canadian immigration system. For applicants or appellants separated from their family members, these timelines can be…
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