There’s an Inevitable Headwind Against Entrepreneurship in Canada

As Canada’s population continues to age, immigration will play an increasingly important role in the creation of new businesses but it won’t be the only solution. A recent study released by the Fraser Institute suggests that the demographic shift towards an older population is already dragging down the number of new businesses starting in Canada.
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The Expression of Interest

The Expression of Interest – The Process of Submission by Other Means Some foreign nationals might not be able to submit an expression of interest via the electronic system available (specified in subsection 3 above). This would typically be because they suffer from a physical or a mental disability. In this scenario, the authorities enable
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The Electronic System

The parties concerned would be using an electronic system called the Express Entry System, made available by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration for the: Foreign national to serve the purpose specified in subsection 10.1 (3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and, The Minister to serve the purpose specified in subsection 10.2
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The Classes of Foreign Nationals

The Classes of Foreign Nationals Subsection 10.1 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) applies to: The federal skilled worker class referred to in subsection 75 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) The Canadian experience class referred to in subsection 87.1 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
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The Definitions

The definitions given below are applicable to these Ministerial Instructions. English Term French Term Definition Accompanying spouse or common-law partner Époux ou conjoint de fait accompagnant l’étranger Denotes the foreign national’s spouse or common-law partner who is: Accompanying the individual to Canada and, Is not a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident Act Loi Denotes
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C-51: Anti-Terror bill to be Tweaked as Committee Begins Clause-by-Clause Review

After spending much of last week hearing expert witnesses expound on the pros and cons of the government’s proposed new anti-terror laws, the House public safety committee began clause-by-clause review of the bill on Thursday. The government has already signalled that it intends to have Conservative MPs propose three changes, the most significant of which is removing
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Song v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration)

2015-02-04 | 2015 FC 141 | IMM-4550-13 Song v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) Principles Established An applicant for Canadian Experience class permanent residency cannot be rejected merely because his employment experience does not match the exact wording of the required employment duties listed in the National Occupation Classification [NOC]. Such an application also cannot be rejected merely
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Asoyan v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration)

2015-02-18 | 2015 FC 206 | IMM-446-14 Asoyan v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) Principle Established Once an applicant indicates that she is having trouble receiving e-mails from CIC, it is CIC’s duty to ensure that the applicant receives all subsequent e-mails. Facts Asoyan applied for judicial review of CIC’s decision to reject her application for permanent residency.
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Ijaz v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration)

2015-01-16 | 2015 FC 67 | IMM-4516-13 Ijaz v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) Principle Established In the context of education received in a foreign country, there is ambiguity in the IRP regulations concerning whether educational qualification points should be awarded based on equivalent years of education or equivalent completed degrees. Facts Ijaz applied for judicial review of
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El-Husseini c Canada (Citoyenneté et Immigration)

2015-01-29 | 2015 CF 116 | T-346-14 El-Husseini c Canada (Citoyenneté et Immigration) Principle Established Procedural fairness requires a citizenship judge to take sufficient measures to inform a citizenship applicant of any evidence-related problems with his application before a final decision is rendered. Facts El-Husseini sought judicial review of a citizenship judge’s decision to reject his citizenship
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