The Honourable Simon Fothergill, a counsel with the Privy Council Office in Ottawa, is appointed a judge of the Federal Court to replace Mr. Justice E.P. Blanchard, who passed away on June…
Continue ReadingThe upcoming winter officially starts on December 21st and though it may be unbearably cold, the weather should not deter anyone from venturing outdoors. After all, there are several events and activities…
Continue ReadingCanada has always had a passion for sports. The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver was one of the best attended games to date, and even when the Toronto Maple Leafs (constantly) lose,…
Continue ReadingAccording to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, former Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first prime minister, was an immigrant. He was born in Scotland on January 11, 1815 and migrated to…
Continue ReadingWhether you’re visiting or have recently immigrated to Canada, you would have likely heard Canadians say “eh”, “Canuck”, and “double-double”. These are just a few colloquialisms (informal expressions) that are unique to…
Continue ReadingThe Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) in the Central Region has been allocating full day hearings to certain appeal types in order to reduce unnecessary adjournments and speed up the process. Click here…
Continue ReadingMr. Bellissimo was recently quoted in an article from The Toronto Star on the politicization of the judicial appointment process, in response to the federal government’s deferral in appointment new judges to the…
Continue ReadingThe Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program (“Ontario PNP”) offers employers and investors the opportunity to recruit and retain highly skilled foreign workers in Ontario as well as foreign workers and international students to…
Continue ReadingA recent article posted on Canadian Immigrant states that though having friends and family in Canada is important, it is also crucial for recent immigrants to build a professional network. The article…
Continue ReadingAs immigration professionals, we are tremendously fortunate to work with families from all over the world. One of the most fascinating and rewarding aspects of immigration law is learning about our clients’…
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