Immigration
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January 07, 2025
‘Establishment’ evidence can by itself underpin successful H & C permanent residence claims: judge
A judge has disagreed with — and declined to follow — an established principle that is arguably “settled law” in Federal Court, which holds that evidence of a foreign national’s “establishment” in Canada cannot by itself be determinative of humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications for permanent residence.
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January 07, 2025
Being a lawyer is like a pie-eating contest where the prize is more pie
Although we currently live in the world where making a living from going viral on social media platforms is a goal of many, education and professional designations still count for something. In Canada, being a lawyer remains a prestigious profession. In 2024,7,057 individuals applied to law schools in Canada, which represents a 6.5 per cent increase of applicants from 2023.The general public assumes that most lawyers are high earners. However, having a law degree and a law license does not automatically mean that a lawyer will be successful.
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January 06, 2025
Government bills die on order paper as Parliament prorogues, Justin Trudeau announces departure as PM
After more than nine years as Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau announced that Parliament is prorogued until March 24, 2025, and that he will step down as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada once his successor has been chosen “through a robust nationwide competitive process.”
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January 06, 2025
Federal government announces launch of joint border exercises with provinces, territories
In another bid to boost border security, the federal government has announced joint exercises with provincial and territorial governments to improve the ability of authorities to respond to border incidents.
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January 03, 2025
‘Cost recovery fees’ for inadmissible people removed from Canada to more than double in April: CBSA
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it will substantially boost the “cost recovery” fee it charges foreign nationals who seek to return to Canada after having been removed, at Canadian government expense, due to their inadmissibility.
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January 03, 2025
CBSA announces plan to begin first preclearance operation in U.S. sometime in 2025
Under pressure from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to tighten border security, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced it will open its first preclearance operation at a U.S. border crossing sometime in 2025.
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January 03, 2025
Working, travelling while adjusting status in the United States
Adjustment of Status (AOS) has a very specific definition in the United States. It is defined as the process whereby someone goes from a temporary nonimmigrant status to a Lawful Permanent Resident without obtaining a visa from an embassy or consulate outside the United States. This discretionary privilege carries with it many rules and restrictions related to working and travelling.
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January 02, 2025
Key deadlines, tax compliance for executors and trustees
I have previously written about executors’ tax compliance responsibilities. In the past two-plus years since that article, there have been a number of changes of which executors and trustees should be aware. This article provides an overview of key tax compliance responsibilities of executors and trustees and highlights some of these recent changes.
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December 24, 2024
What to expect from Canada immigration in 2025 | Colin R. Singer
Canada’s immigration landscape in 2025 is undergoing significant changes, driven by a need to address pressing domestic challenges such as housing affordability, strained public services and public sentiment shifts. The adjustments include a substantial reduction in immigration targets, program-specific modifications and a focus on balancing economic needs with integration capacities. Below is a detailed analysis of these anticipated changes and their implications.
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December 24, 2024
Ottawa to end extra points for job offers in ‘spring 2025;’ border ‘flagpoling’ now mostly barred
Ottawa says that from “spring 2025,” foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Express Entry program will no longer receive additional points for having a job offer; also work and study permits were no longer given to most “flagpolers” at Canadian ports of entry, as of Dec. 23 at 11:59 pm (ET).