Section 22(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, SC 2001, c 27 (‘IRPA’) states that “an intention by a foreign national to become a permanent resident does not preclude them from becoming a temporary resident if the officer is satisfied that they will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for their …
The Cut to health care imposed by the Federal Government on refugees through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) was struck down by the Federal Court, as a violation of section 12 and 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Federal Government immediately responded that it intends to pursue an appeal of …
Conflicts in Syria, the Central African Republic and South Sudan, amongst others have brought the number of refugees and internally displaced persons to a staggering 51.2 million people, the highest number since World War II, according to a recent UN report. If the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons formed their own country, they would …
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program has come under fire from the Canadian public over the past few years for allowing employers to hire migrant workers when Canadian workers are available and facilitating the exploitation of migrant workers by Canadian employers. Addressing the injustice to both Canadians and migrant workers that arise when employers abuse the …
On June 19, Bill C-24 received Royal Assent. This new bill will bring numerous changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act. Most of these changes will mean that persons immigrating to Canada will have to meet new requirements, which make it significantly harder to acquire Canadian Citizenship. Notable changes to the Citizenship Act include: Under the former …
