Immigration
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April 11, 2024
B.C. introduces legislation on legal profession reform; law society, bar association opposed
The B.C. government has unveiled long-promised legislation to bring lawyers, paralegals and notaries under the umbrella of one regulator. But the provincial law society and bar association have both come out swinging against the proposals, saying they would erode the independence of the legal profession.
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April 10, 2024
Canada’s temporary resident dilemma | Sergio R. Karas
Canada is currently grappling with a significant dilemma concerning its temporary resident population. In recent years, there has been a huge increase in temporary residents, driven by various factors such as a rise in international student enrollment, foreign labour filling job vacancies, and individuals filing refugee claims.
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April 10, 2024
Section 33:The national pacifier | Tega Adjara
Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, commonly known as the notwithstanding clause, has long been a contentious provision within Canada’s constitutional framework. This paper contends that the time has come to abolish s. 33 from the Charter, especially in light of the rising tide of global populism. As populist movements gain momentum worldwide, the need to protect democratic values and individual rights becomes increasingly urgent.
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April 05, 2024
Canadian Border Services workers set for strike vote April 10 after contract talks stall
Expressing their frustration with stalled contract talks, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have called a strike vote for April 10 for their more than 9,000 members working for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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April 05, 2024
Jewish community challenges Ottawa’s ‘grotesque’ decision to resume funding UNRWA’s aid in Gaza
Jewish Canadians have asked the Federal Court to quash Ottawa’s decision last month to reinstate funding to UNRWA, the largest humanitarian relief agency in the Gaza Strip, alleging that the federal government’s “unreasonable” decision “flies in the face of Canada’s own anti-terrorism provisions” and “Canadian values” in light of UNRWA’s track record of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel activities and evidence that some UNRWA workers took part in the Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel last October.
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April 04, 2024
Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal float ideas for reforming their rules, seek bar’s input
The Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal are working on updating their rules and seeking the bar’s views on dozens of reform ideas, such as modifying the test for certifying national class actions; green-lighting non-lawyers to represent litigants if “the interests of justice so require”; and boosting the $100,000 cap on claims for matters that proceed as simplified actions.
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April 04, 2024
Intracompany transfers: A great U.S. startup status
Historically, starting up a business in the United States presents some unique challenges; not only financial and logistical but from an immigration standpoint as well. We often have startup companies ask us when and if they need work authorization to start up their business in the United States. There isn’t always a bright line defining this, as certain business activities can be done in business visitor status.
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April 03, 2024
Unseen struggle: Foreign lawyers’ journey to the Canadian bar | Tega Adjara
In the bustling urban landscapes of cities like Toronto and Vancouver, a silent struggle unfolds, hidden beneath the surface of everyday life. It is a tale of resilience, determination and the pursuit of a dream that transcends borders.
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April 03, 2024
Exceptional application asks SCC to reconsider case of Canadians in Northeast Syria | Alex Neve
The prohibition on arbitrary arrest and detention is cornerstone to the rule of law, protected by such safeguards as the obligation to charge anyone who is deprived of their liberty with a recognized offence, provide them with a means to lawfully challenge their imprisonment and guarantee that they will face a prompt, fair trial at which they will be able to defend themselves.
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April 02, 2024
Ottawa offers departure aid from Haiti and airlifts for Canadians, permanent residents and family
Global Affairs Canada says it is expanding its “assisted departure operation,” including airlifts, to help evacuate Canadians, permanent residents of Canada and their family members stuck in Haiti, where the Port-au-Prince airport remains closed due to political turmoil and gang violence.