On 18 December 1998, Canada became a signatory to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, reinforcing its commitment to hold those believed to have committed or been involved in war…
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So, there is much buzz and rightly so about the Cannabis Act coming into law on October 17, 2018 which legalized marijuana use throughout Canada. What has changed? The implementation of the…
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We are most pleased to report that an entire family’s inadmissibility has been removed today following a Rehabilitation application. The Rehabilitation application originally dates back to many years ago, that was refused….
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Citizenship week that runs from October 8 – 14 is when Immigration, Refugees, & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) dedicates a week to reflect on and celebrate the rights and responsibilities all Canadian citizens…
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The Federal Government’s Bill C-46 received Royal Assent on 21 June 2018. As a result, the maximum prison sentence for impaired driving has increased to two years less a day on summary…
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There is no absolute right to have a foreign pardon or expungement recognized in Canada. This is a surprise to many applicants that often leads them to answer “no” on forms related…
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Criminally accused persons in Canada may be tempted to exchange their right to a trial for a less severe punishment compared to what they expect to receive if they proceed to trial….
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We recently completed work on a matter where our client was unaware that he was inadmissible to Canada. During the process, Canada Immigration found the client to be inadmissible to Canada, preventing…
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Before a person is removed from Canada, if eligible, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) initiates the PRRA process by notifying the individual to apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (“PRRA”) pursuant…
Continue ReadingOur office assisted a client who had been found criminally inadmissible under the IRPA as a result of his former employment. However, the client had not worked with that organization for over…
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