Insurance Premiums Still High While Coverage Is Cut
Albert Conforzi It looks like the Ontario government has decided to get their annual insurance update out of the way rather quickly this year. As you may recall, four years ago the government promised Ontario motorists a 15% reduction in car insurance premiums by August, 2015. As your insurance bill can tell you, it hasn’t […]
Understanding Immigration Realities: Insights from Lawyer Andy Semotiuk on Canada’s Residency Rules and Beyond
In this interview with immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk, we take a look at some current news making headlines in Canada.
Catching Immigration Scammers
Klaudios MustakasKlaudios Mustakas – Senior Immigration Advisor: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has taken drastic enforcement action in the past several months. They have deported a number of people for using fraud to pretend that they have met permanent residency or Canadian Citizenship requirements. Here’s an example from last month:
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:
Immigration In Canada: Staying Positive For 2017
In this interview, the Hon. Gerry Weiner takes a look back at Canadian immigration policy in 2016 and where it might go from here.
Canadian And US Immigration Issues For 2017
In this interview, Pace immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk looks ahead at issues that will make immigration headlines in 2017.
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 […]
A Look Back At US And Canadian Immigration Issues In 2016
In this interview, Pace Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk takes a look at what happened in immigration in 2016.
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.