Why Do Many Refugees Have A Birthday On January

january 1stDid you know that some refugees who obtain permanent residency in Canada share the same birthday? It may seem strange, but refugees and asylum seekers who do not know their birthdate or are unable to prove it are often given “January 1” as their date of birth for all official documents, including their permanent residency card. This story from the Globe and Mail highlights the issue:

Secrets To Survive Winter Driving

Frozen door handles, frozen windshield wipers, frozen gas tank….frozen everything? Winter driving is hard! We asked around and came up with some of the most ingenius secrets to save you some frustration this season. What to do when: your windows fog up Sure, you could waste time sitting in your car letting your heater de-fog […]

Canada Needs A Federal Investor Immigration Program

Gerry WeinerGerry Weiner – Pace Law Firm: Quebec has long been in control of its own immigration objectives, separate from those of the federal government. That remains true to this day. The result is that Canada still has an immigrant investor program, but it is centred in Quebec (a hodgepodge of provincial nomination programs targeting entrepreneurs also exists, but they are not straightforward ‘investor immigration’ programs in the classic sense).

Build The Bridge: Investor Immigration For Canadian Infrastructure

Gerry WeinerHon. Gerry Weiner – Pace Immigration: Several years ago, my colleagues and I at Pace Law Firm developed ideas on how we could energize an investor immigration plan in Canada using an infrastructure program. That is, rebuilding Canadian infrastructure with new immigrant investor money. We have blogged about this numerous times.

Top Lessons From 2016

Looking back on 2016 provides an opportunity to reflect and look for lessons to move us forward in the direction we want. Some lessons we can look back on and laugh, while others still hurt to think about. The whole point of the popular News Year’s resolutions is to learn from mistakes and missed opportunities. […]

Winter Driving Preparation

2016 has been an awful year for automobile-related accidents and deaths. Before we enter another season of snow, sleet and slippery terrain, let’s recap the most important dos and don’ts for winter driving. Keep these in mind and stay safe and accident-free this season: Winter Driving Car Kit Cold weather can cause adverse and unexpected effects to […]