Infrastructure Funding: Canada Needs To Think Big On Investor Immigration
Jim Metcalfe – Director of Immigration: The Government of Canada has acknowledgedthat Canada has an infrastructure funding problem. Our bridges are crumbling, major highways need expansion, commuter rail and subway systems need upgrading and a host of other expensive public works are underfunded.
Your One Stop Shop For Motorcycle Awareness
The sun is shining, there’s asphalt for miles- riding season is finally here. May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and we’re here to make sure all you have to worry about before gearing up is your next adventure. Your Riding Checklist: Check your benefit limits Do you know right now what your insurance benefits are […]
Investor Immigration Overview Part 2 – Quebec Investor Immigration
The Quebec Investor Immigration Program (QIIP) is currently the only passive immigrant investor program in Canada. It has been in operation for the past 30 years.
Investor Immigration Overview – Part 1: What Went Wrong?
This is the first in a three part blog series on the federal and Quebec investor immigration programs. This post looks at the history of the programs and the criticism they are receiving. We will cover some possible fixes for the investor immigration system in the upcoming posts.
Deported Ex-Argo Seeks Immigration To Canada For Medical Care
Canadian and US immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: One tragic aspect of immigration policy is that sometimes officials have to make life and death decisions involving families. This is the case for a former Toronto Argonauts football player and Canadian permanent resident, Andrew Stewart, who was deported from Canada for criminality 7 years ago. His Canadian wife is now seeking to bring him to Canada for cancer treatment via spousal sponsorship:
Changes To Dispute Resolution Take Effect Today
Effective today – April 1st any individual who wishes to dispute a denial by an insurance company for SAB (Statutory Accident Benefits) will now have to go through the Attorney General’s License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and NOT the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO). Other major changes include: Applications for mediation, neutral evaluation, or the appointment of an […]
Results Of The Express Entry Program
Jim Metcalfe – Director of Immigration: The Canadian government has released its results of the Express Entry program so far. A taste:
How To Avoid An Immigration Scam
Jim Metcalfe – Director of Immigration: An immigration scam was recently brought to my attention.
Canadian Permanent Residency For Foreign Students May Get Easier
US and Canadian immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: One of the most welcome announcements I have heard lately is that the federal government will revamp the Express Entry program to make permanent residency for foreign students easier:
Fairness Letter Response May Allow Family To Remain In Canada
Jim Metcalfe – Director of Immigration: A Costa Rican university professor at York University must respond to a “fairness letter” after his family’s request for permanent residency was refused. The reason for the refusal was that the child has Down syndrome. The professor considers the refusal discriminatory: