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24 Mar 2026

Global News Interviews Mario Bellissimo on ICE at U.S. Airports: What Canadians Should Know

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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…

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20 Mar 2026

CBC News Interviews Mario Bellissimo on Travel Bans Affecting Canadian Children Abroad

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In a recent article by CBC News, Mario Bellissimo comments on a case involving two Canadian children unable to leave Egypt due to a court-ordered travel ban. The article highlights the legal…

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11 Mar 2026

Toronto Star Interviews Mario Bellissimo on Rising Electronic Device Searches at the U.S. Border

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In a recent article by the Toronto Star, Mario D. Bellissimo comments on increasing electronic device searches conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. New data shows a rise in searches of phones,…

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25 Feb 2026

Mario Bellissimo Analyzes Bill C‑12 as Senate Nears Final Reading

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Canada’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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9 Feb 2026

Stronger Together: Lessons from Hockey – Faith and Community

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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 – Faith and Community, featuring former Captain and Toronto Maple Leaf legend Rick…

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5 Dec 2025

CTV News Interviews Mario Bellissimo on Canada’s 2026 Study Permit Targets

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CTV News spoke with Mario Bellissimo about Canada’s newly released 2026 study permit targets. The federal government plans to issue 408,000 permits, including 155,000 new international students and 253,000 extensions, continuing a…

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28 Oct 2025

Express Entry Draw #375 Results: 1,000 Invitations for Canadian Immigration issued on October 28

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #375, issuing 1,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 533 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 28, 2025….

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15 Oct 2025

Federal Government Introduces Bill C-12 to Advance Immigration and Border Reforms

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Bill C-12 aims to accelerate reforms affecting immigration documents, refugee claim eligibility, and CBSA enforcement authorities. While the government says this streamlined bill will allow for faster passage of key reforms, civil…

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2 Oct 2025

CBC News Interviews Mario Bellissimo on Federal Court Immigration Backlog

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Mario Bellissimo spoke to CBC about the unprecedented surge in immigration cases at the Federal Court, with filings projected to reach over 30,000 this year. Average processing times for non-refugee cases have…

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30 Sep 2025

Express Entry Draw #369 Results: 291 Invitations for Canadian Immigration issued on September 29

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #369, issuing 291 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 855 points or more. The latest draw took place on September 29, 2025….

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