Toronto 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…
Continue ReadingWe are a mere 12 days away from the commencement of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015! To kick off the tournament, Canada will face China on Saturday, June 6th at…
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again, the time where Doors Open Toronto takes place! This marks the 16th year and is presented by Great Gulf. On Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May…
Continue ReadingThe decision of Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care v. Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2014) FC 651 (Canadian Doctors), in which Justice Mactavish found the 2012 changes to…
Continue ReadingToronto is buckling up for an out-of-this-world conference! From May 20th to the 25th, the city will host the 34th Annual International Space Development Conference, organized by the National Space Society. The agenda…
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 month we…
Continue ReadingRetrospectivity, Ministerial Instructions and Mandamus Focus of My Presentation With a record attendance of nearly 500 delegates at the annual Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Law Section Conference, the jam-packed three day…
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government announced on 12 May 2015 Bill C-60, the Removal of Serious Foreign Criminals Act. This new legislation would amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, making it easier and faster to remove certain foreign nationals…
Continue ReadingTraditionally, if an employer was supporting a work permit application for a worker who was Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exempt, they were not required to submit any forms or employer application…
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