Articles 2021

An overview of the electronic transformation of areas of immigration practice since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially at the Immigration Tribunals and the Federal Court where electronic communication was almost non-existent and where these changes will continue past the end of the pandemic

In Monsanto v. Minister of Health and MPSEP the Federal Court considered the quarantine OIC. The Court's decision provides a glimpse into how the Court will assess OICs and weighing the public interest against individual interests

Read a brief profile of Valerie Kleinman, Member-at-Large of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law Section Executive.

Read a brief profile of Max Chaudhary, Member-at-Large of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law Section Executive.

A summary of ten tips for the recruitment stage of high wage LMIA applications to maximize the likelihood of success.

Read a brief profile of Carrie Wright, Newsletter Editor of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive.

A review of important aspects of Canada's PNP entrepreneurial programs, including critical considerations for preparing clients and their applications.

A review of 10 important and common issues for practitioners to keep in mind when advising temporary foreign workers and their employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read a brief profile of Cathryn Sawicki, Secretary of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive.