A number of certified questions are before the Federal Court of Appeal. Of those, excluding refugee matters, I find these five particularly interesting: 1. Is the disjunctive element of subsection 4(1) of the Immigration…
Continue ReadingMusic festivals have become highly popular, and take place not only around the United States (such as California’s Coachella), but also throughout Canada. This weekend, it is Toronto’s turn to step-up to…
Continue ReadingAt Bellissimo Law Group we are privileged to work on behalf of many wonderful people, companies and associations. We represent people from the application stage to the Supreme Court of Canada. Every week we will…
Continue ReadingThe Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act has introduced considerable changes to Canadian citizenship landscape. While the Act received Royal Assent on 19 June 2014, not all provisions are currently in force. Most recently,…
Continue ReadingIf you have not already visited The Distillery District in Toronto, you definitely should! It is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, and was opened in May of 2003. The Distillery…
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A new judge has been appointed to the Federal Court on May 29, 2015. This position was created by Bill C-11, and filled by The Honourable Patrick K. Gleeson. For more information on this…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group is incredibly excited to announce the release of Mr. Bellissimo’s new book entitled Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Inadmissibility – Immigration Practitioner Edition. This unique publication offers extensive practical guidance for…
Continue ReadingOn May 29, 2015, changes were made to the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. These serve to update the grounds on which Canadian Citizenship can be revoked from an individual, as well as…
Continue ReadingToronto is set to be the host of the 2016 NBA All-Star game! Preparations for the February 14 event have already started, and the logo has been revealed. Its design is characterized by a well-known…
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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