In many cases, refugee claimants who are unsuccessful at the Refugee Protection Division have the right to file an appeal before the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). If unsuccessful at the RAD, claimants…
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Tapambwa v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration)[1], a recent Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) decision, discusses the authority of officers charged with deciding a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) when the applicant was previously…
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Between 15 December 2012 and 20 March 2019, unsuccessful refugee claimants from a Designated Country of Origin (DCO) did not have access to a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) until 36 months had…
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On 18 December 1998, Canada became a signatory to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, reinforcing its commitment to hold those believed to have committed or been involved in war…
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The Federal Government’s Bill C-46 received Royal Assent on 21 June 2018. As a result, the maximum prison sentence for impaired driving has increased to two years less a day on summary…
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Renewing permanent residency cards can be straight forward but not always. So here are five key factors to keep in mind. 1. What is the relevant period of residence? It does not…
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There is no absolute right to have a foreign pardon or expungement recognized in Canada. This is a surprise to many applicants that often leads them to answer “no” on forms related…
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Criminally accused persons in Canada may be tempted to exchange their right to a trial for a less severe punishment compared to what they expect to receive if they proceed to trial….
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Upcoming changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act announced this morning will result in the following changes for medical admissibility, once the law is put into place: Presently the threshold is set…
Continue ReadingThe Federal Court has reasserted its position that credibility concerns are not necessarily dispositive of a claim for refugee protection under s. 97 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). In…
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