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On 24 August 2020, the Government of Canada introduced a new program for visitors in Canada. Visitors will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit from within Canada if they…
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In some jurisdictions, persons charged with crimes can plead “no contest” or “nolo contendere” instead of pleading “guilty” or “not guilty”. According to Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, this means “the defendant does…
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You are in need of new workers urgently, and have found excellent candidates ready to begin anytime. However, they are only authorized to work for one employer that has laid them off…
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Update: As of 20 August 2020, this policy has been extended to 21 September 2020. Note: Canadian immigration and refugee policy is changing day-by day due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The information…
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Justice Southcott’s recent judgment in Peiqrishvili v Canada (M.C.I.), 2019 FC 1205 has provided some much-needed clarity on the intention analysis in cessation cases based on reavailment under s. 108(1)(a) of Immigration…
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After years in Canada, you get a letter in the mail saying your refugee protection will be “ceased” OR “cessated”. What happened? What is Cessation? In Canada, refugee protection can be ceased…
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On 21 June 2019, Parliament passed Bill C-97, also known as “An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2019 and other measures.” Division 16 of Bill C-97…
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The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in Chhina (2019 SCC 29) that immigration detainees may challenge the lawfulness of their detention in provincial courts. Courts can order that a detained person…
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