I have been approached by many members of the media including CBC Radio to share my views regarding the proposed refugee reforms. I also had the privilege to hear Minister Kenney speak…
Continue ReadingI am just returning from the Canadian Bar Association’s National Immigration Law Conference in Halifax. I was privileged to be co-chair of the agenda committee again this year. What a wonderful conference…
Continue ReadingQ. I write to you as I read your column in the newspaper every week for the sake of my friend’s problem.He was sponsored by his wife and arrived in Canada last…
Continue ReadingQ. I understand the government has changed the law.I am seeking refugee status and have put in a humanitarian case too.Now I cannot have both? I am being told I should make…
Continue ReadingIn Sapru, Justice Mosley asserted that, following Hilewitz, it is the medical officer’s obligation to perform a complete analysis of all relevant factors, medical and non-medical. He reasoned that because a person needs a medical certificate…
Continue ReadingQ. Nine years ago, one of my siblings came to Canada as a refugee and eventually became a Canadian Citizen. When she came here as a refugee, she did not disclose her…
Continue ReadingThe proposed reforms in Bill C-11 will affect thousands of people and significantly alter how certain persons are treated under Canadian immigration and refugee law. But there is one case we should…
Continue ReadingQ. I have lived outside Canada for more than three years. Now I am back in Canada. Will it be a problem for me to renew my Permanent resident card as it…
Continue ReadingQ. I was reading your articles in the 24 hour newspaper and was wondering whether you could help me with a situation for my brother. He has sponsored his wife two years ago…
Continue ReadingQ. I am a sports fan and at this time of the year I am fascinated by the Winter Olympics hosted by Canada in the beautiful city of Vancouver. As I sit…
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