Mario D. Bellissimo was interviewed by Global News on the increased presence of ICE officers at U.S. airports and what this means for Canadians travelling or transiting through the United States. He…
Continue ReadingCanada’s proposed immigration overhaul, Bill C-12, is moving toward final Senate approval despite pointed concerns raised during committee review and by leading members of the bar. As reported by Law360 Canada, a Senate…
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We at Bellissimo Law Group are incredibly proud to celebrate the launch of an inspiring new community program, Stronger Together: Lessons from Hockey, featuring former Captain and Toronto Maple Leaf legend…
Continue ReadingLaw360 Canada featured Mario Bellissimo for his leadership as Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s immigration modernization working group and as co-lead of the CBA’s response to Bill C-2, the proposed Strong…
Continue ReadingCBC News has published a feature examining growing concerns about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) use of computer-assisted decision-making tools in immigration processing. Mario Bellissimo was interviewed and shared examples of…
Continue ReadingMario Bellissimo was interviewed by CTV News for examining the case of Tarun Godara, a queer artist in Sudbury facing deportation to India despite fears of persecution. While not counsel on the case,…
Continue ReadingWith the G7 summit approaching, many are asking whether U.S. President Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, could be stopped at the Canadian border. As Mario Bellissimo shared with the Toronto Star,…
Continue ReadingAs debate intensifies over the federal government’s proposed Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act), immigration experts are raising serious concerns about its far-reaching implications for asylum seekers and migrants. Bellissimo Law Group’s Mario…
Continue ReadingAhead of Election Day, OMNI News aired a special report highlighting key information for new Canadian voters, featuring insights from Mario Bellissimo. As part of OMNI’s pre-election coverage, the segment aired Thursday,…
Continue ReadingOur lawyer, Lijing Cao, authored a new piece for Law360 Canada exploring how Canada can attract U.S. talent through smart immigration strategies — from leveraging CUSMA to strengthening regional programs.Read here: https://www.law360.ca/ca/articles/2321201
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