Appreciating Independent Films!
The annual Canadian Film Fest (CFF) will be hosted on March 25th and run through to March 28th. The CFF will be held at The Royal Theatre (formally known as the Pylon),…
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Mar
2015
Category: Blog
10
Mar
2015
Celebrating Literature with Canada Reads 2015
Reading possesses the power to transport us to another time, another place, and makes us feel like we have become part of another world. Whether we leaf through the pages of a…
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9
Mar
2015
Citizenship Changes: In Force or Yet to Come?
There has been a tremendous amount of discussion, debate, and concern surrounding the passing of Bill C-24, (the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act), which introduces significant changes to the citizenship regime in Canada. While…
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9
Mar
2015
Welcoming Long-Term Multiple-Entry Visas for Canadian Travellers to China
Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, welcomes China’s new long-term, multiple entry visas for Canadians. This new multiple-entry visa is valid for up to ten years, will allow for easier travelling,…
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6
Mar
2015
Happy Holi: Celebrating the Hindu Festival of Colours and Love
Bright, bold, and lively –three words that can describe today’s celebration of Holi. A Hindu festival that has been around for generations, it is a holiday that commences with stories and legends by the…
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5
Mar
2015
Ready for the Games: 2015 Pan Am Medals Revealed
The countdown to the Pan Am games is on! With only 18 weeks left until the July 10 start date, some may have been wondering what the winners will be awarded. The question…
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4
Mar
2015
Representation of Refugee Claimants
The process of obtaining refugee status is incredibly important to an individual. I have recently been involved in research where I, along with a team of researchers at the University of Oxford,…
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3
Mar
2015
Planning Your March Break!
March Break, which is also known as Spring Break, is almost here. It is a time which elementary school and secondary school students look forward to. March Break dates normally vary depending…
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27
Feb
2015
Federal Court Announcement
Posted by: Mario D. Bellissimo The Honourable Denis Gascon, a lawyer with Norton Rose Fulbright Canada in Montréal, is appointed a judge of the Federal Court to replace Mr. Justice D.J. Rennie,…
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26
Feb
2015
Roll Out the Red Carpet: Canadian Screen Awards set to Take the Stage
With the Oscars behind us but the award season in full swing, it is Canada’s time to shine. This Sunday, the Canadian Screen Awards are ready to take the stage in Toronto…
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