A billion dollar Gamble

A billion dollars, over the next ten years, to arm our border guards? Wow! For years guns have been touted as necessary to ensure “officer safety” and maintain “border security”. Both are laudable objectives. However, the revelation last week by Candace Breakwell, of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), that this plan will carry a [...]

Simplified Application Process Announced for Skilled Workers

In the “good old days” – i.e. maybe ten years or so ago – representing clients who were applying under Canada’s skilled worker category was a pleasure. The program was the backbone of the immigration department’s contribution to nation-building. Applications in this category were well-received and enthusiastically processed within about a year. Counsel representing these [...]

What’s the Deal with Dual Nationality

Different patriotic values are reflected in the way Canada and the USA each handle the thorny issue of dual nationality. Prior to February 14, 1977 it was possible for Canadian citizens to lose their Canadian citizenship by acquiring a second nationality. However, since then, Canadian citizens can acquire any number of additional nationalities without risking [...]

Federal Election 2006

The pollsters are telling us that Stephen Harpers Conservatives are all but set to win the upcoming federal election on January 23. Does this bode well for Canada’s immigration system? It is generally understood, or perhaps assumed, that the Liberals hold “liberal” views on matters involving immigration and have, accordingly, enjoyed considerable support from ethnic [...]

Arar case will determine passport value

Like many young Canadians, I watched a lot of hockey when I was a kid. I remember the excitement when two players started fighting and the play was stopped. As long as the fight was one-on-one the duellers’ teammates kept their distance. However, when a third joined in, and the fight became clearly unfair, you [...]

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