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26 May 2023

Top Five Reasons Why You Should Get a Separation Agreement in British Columbia, Canada.

Are you wondering… Why is a separation agreement necessary? Do you need a separation agreement in Canada? What is a separation agreement and how does...

11 May 2023

When do you become common law in British Columbia?

Have you ever wondered what happens if your partner moves in and you break up after two years? Are you considered common law in British...

07 Apr 2023

Recent Changes to the Temporary Ban on Foreign Investment in Canadian Housing Makes it Easier for Work Permit Holders to Purchase a Residential Property

Read Part One here. Read Part Two here. On January 1, 2023, a law that prohibits “non-Canadians” from buying residential property in Canada came into...

23 Mar 2023

Just Announced: Work Permit Extension for Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Holders

On March 17, 2023, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, announced that international graduates with a recently expired or expiring PGWP will...

07 Mar 2023

New Measures Announced for Iranians In Canada Temporarily

On March 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (‘IRCC’), announced a Temporary public policy in place by virtue of section 25.2 of the Immigration...

07 Mar 2023

BC PNP: Summary of Recent Significant Changes to the Program

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is for workers who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province...

02 Mar 2023

IRCC Announces Temporary Policy Allowing Visitors to Apply for Work Permit from Inside Canada Will Be Extended for 2 Years

On February 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a COVID-era temporary public policy – which enabled foreign nationals inside Canada as visitors and...

13 Jan 2023

Results of the First Express Entry Draw of 2023

By Laura Schemitsch, Immigration and Refugee Lawyer, Race and Company LLP On January 11, 2023, Canada held the first all program draw of 2023 under...