Studies Show Profound Economic and Population Impact of Ending Immigration According to results from a recent study, Canada’s economy would suffer without immigration. A new report from the Conference Board of Canada predicts that Canada’s economy would weaken by 2040 if immigration stopped. This is largely due to Canada’s small population and an ageing workforce. …
What You Should Know About Validating Status at The Border Temporary residents of Canada must validate their permanent resident status and work or study permits at an immigration office or at an official port of entry. For many, the Canadian-U.S. border offers a quicker and more efficient means of fulfilling this requirement. Instead of waiting …
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates No Longer Need to Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada Earlier this month, the Canadian government made a decision to lift the temporary resident visa requirement for citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The change officially came into effect on June 5, 2018, classifying Emirati …
Corporate Immigration across Borders May Slow Down If the U.S. Changes or Withdraws from NAFTA The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) allows cross-border mobility between Canada, the United States, and Mexico for business professionals. Often, a corporate immigration law firm is called upon to help with any cross-border issues that may arise. Under NAFTA, …
How Ontario’s Parties Stack Up on Immigration and Refugees Ontario’s upcoming provincial election falls on June 7, 2018. Three main contenders are vying for voter support: Kathleen Wynne, incumbent premier and leader of the Ontario Liberal Party; Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath; and Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford. The election has been a divisive …
