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POST GRAD WORK PERMIT SOLUTIONS

On August 2nd, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that they would be implementing measures for former international students whose postgraduate work permits (PGWPs) have expired or are expiring. They are also implementing new measures for temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway applicants. Beginning on August 8, 2022, PGWP holders whose work

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UPDATE ON BILL S-7 WARRANTLESS SEARCHES OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

In the last issue it was reported that BILL S-7 dealing with warrantless searches of PED’s or personal electronic devices was introduced in the Senate. There were hearings into the proposed legislation. The CBA struck a diverse committee of privacy, criminal defence and immigration practitioners (including this writer) to make legal submissions to the Senate

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Manitoba Government Announces Special Immigration Measures In Response To Ukraine Crisis

Due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Manitoba has announced that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will be conducting regular Expression of Interest (EOI) draws for individuals who: 1: Meet all MPNP eligibility criteria; and 2: Are currently affected by the ongoing events in Ukraine. The program is subject to the following requirements: a. Applicants

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