While there is no question that Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (“CIC”) process for sponsoring parents to come to Canada treats applicants differently on the basis of family status, it remains to be seen if this differential treatment is justified. On February 3, 2015, the Federal Court of Appeal found that the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s […]
On February 16, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will begin hearing oral arguments in the appeal of B010 v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2013 FCA 87 [B010]. The Court will determine whether “people smuggling” under s. 37(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, SC 2001, c 27 [IRPA], requires the party […]
On February 16, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will hold a hearing for the appeal of R v Appulonappa, 2014 BCCA 163, a case that will have a significant impact on immigration and refugee law. The SCC’s eventual decision in Appulonappa will deeply affect both refugee claimants and those who assist asylum seekers […]
The Supreme Court has recently given leave to appeal the decision in Kanthasamy v the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, 2014 FCA 113. In that case Mr. Kanthasamy had appealed the Federal Court’s dismissal of his application for judicial review on the Minister’s denial of his application for humanitarian and compassionate relief as provided for […]
In Febles v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2014 SCC 68 (“Febles”) the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) made an important ruling with respect to refugee claimants that possess criminal records. Article 1F(b) of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (“the Convention”), July 28, 1951, [1969] Can. T.S. No 6 and section […]
In late March of this year, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) held a hearing for Febles v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration). The case will determine how Article 1F(b) of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (the Convention), July 28, 1951, [1969] Can. T.S. No 6 should be interpreted […]
The recently-released decision of the United States' Board of Immigration Appeals ("the Board") in the Matter of A-R-C-G et al., ("Matter of A-R-C-G"), 26 I&N Dec. 388 (BIA 2014) may signal the United States' growing openness to granting asylum to women who flee from domestic abuse. While the decision itself may be considered overdue, its reasoning takes a strong critical […]
The United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees has long played a necessary role in ensuring the security of displaced persons around the globe. The Convention also ensures that this important goal is not undermined by excluding from protection individuals who are guilty of committing atrocities. Article 1F(a) of the Convention excludes from […]
The Illegal Lawyer? The phrase “illegal lawyer” may soon be more than just a bad oxymoron. The California Supreme Court (“CSC”) will render a verdict on what could be a huge issue concerning the rights of illegal immigrants in the United States. In re Garcia on Admission S202512 deals with the case of Sergio Garcia, […]
Chinese Company Can Be Charged in Case Involving the Deaths of Two Temporary Workers Over the past few years, billions of dollars have been funneled into Alberta’s oil sands. The Chinese, in particular, have a voracious appetite for Canadian natural resources. While most Canadians welcome foreign investors, who inject money into the economy, build infrastructure, […]