Foolproof Guide For First Time Riders
There are over 700,000 motorcycles on Canadian roads every year. This number keeps growing year to year, and so do the number of accidents and fatalities. Over half of all motorcycle accidents occur among riders who have been on their bike for less than 5 months. In other words, new riders are the ones most at-risk. […]
New Canadian Citizenship Rules Coming Soon
Pace Immigration: Legislation that will change Canadian citizenship law is much closer to becoming a reality:
Immigration Canada Raises Age Definition Of Dependent Children
Luba Dinkova – Pace Immigration: As of October 24, 2017, Canada will raise the definition of a dependent child’s age from under 19 to under 22. Principal immigration applicants will have the opportunity to include their children aged 21 and under on an application. From the government’s website:
Spousal Sponsorship Changes: Pros and Cons
Jim Metcalfe – Pace Immigration: Immigration Canada recently announced changes to the way spousal sponsorship works in Canada. They have scrapped a rule passed in 2012 by the Conservatives that said a sponsored spouse must live with their Canadian sponsor for a probationary period of two years before they receive permanent residency.
Immigration News: Interview With Lawyer Andy Semotiuk
In this interview, Pace immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk answers questions on Canadian immigration news from the past week.
Can You Cross The Border With A Criminal Record?
Can you cross the border if you have a criminal record? In this interview, Canadian and US immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk tells you what you need to know if you have a criminal record and want to come to Canada or the United States. Watch the video or read the transcript below.
The Misconceptions Of MVA
If you had a plumbing issue, would you call a plumber? Probably. Unless you’ve had proven experience fixing leaky pipes, trusting a licensed professional would be your best bet. We think the same holds true regarding motor vehicle accidents. There are many misconceptions regarding driving laws and accident best-practices. Your best option is always to […]
Express Entry To Canada – New Low Score Of 415 Points
The latest Express Entry draw has been announced. Invitations to apply for permanent residence have been extended to people with a record low score of 415 points.
Foreign Buyer Tax Coming To Ontario
A foreign buyer’s tax similar to that introduced in Vancouver last year will be coming to Ontario soon, as the government hopes to cool a red hot housing market. New rent control rules will also be put into effect. The Toronto Star reports:
Maintaining Permanent Residence Status In Canada
Klaudios Mustakas – Pace Law Firm: On my recent trip to Saudi Arabia, I had many questions from clients about maintaining permanent residence (PR) status if they chose to work outside of Canada.