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This has been a problem for as long as I can remember - it takes more than training to change culture - @IRB_Canada members who behave inappropriately must be disciplined (publicly, IMO) #cdnimm #withrefugees http://ow.ly/FEHC50EJRJg

Announcement April 14, 2021 NEW IMMIGRATION PROGRAM FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE: If you are currently and lawfully employed in Canada (or have restorable status); and have a) English CLB4 (or French NCLC4) plus 1 year (in last 3 yrs) of lawful CDN work experience, in health/other listed occupations; OR ... b) English CLB5 (or French NCLC5) plus CDN educational credential of 8+ months from 2017+ you may qualify for Canadian perm residence. First 90,000 applications submitted on/after May 6/2021 will be considered. Call us at 416-862-0000 for more information.

It's great to see more judicial appointments with an immigration and refugee law background - Congratulations, Justice Lobat Sadrehashemi. #cdnimm http://ow.ly/jiEa50Ei6ez

Federal judge was correct in finding an agreement between Ottawa and Washington results in people being imprisoned by U.S. authorities: Refugee Lawyer #withrefugees #CdnImm http://ow.ly/jgGN50DJTJe

The cost of the mandatory three-day hotel quarantine seems to be lower than advertised. #COVID #cdnimm http://ow.ly/8Lnm50DF9LD

It is well past time for Canada to end its relationship with @VFSGlobal - using a foreign company to process our immigration applications was always a bad idea. This just shows how horrifically bad it was. #cdnimm http://ow.ly/DgOA50DuAo9

Canada must create a dedicated asylum pathway for Hong Kongers fleeing Beijing’s clampdown on political opposition in the former British territory: Pro-democracy group tells MPs. #withrefugees #HongKongNeedsHelp http://ow.ly/PP0s50DphjN

Many undocumented migrants who have night jobs in factories or cleaning offices are now afraid to go to work because of Quebec’s COVID-19 curfew. #quebeccurfew #COVID19 #Cdnimm http://ow.ly/oMD450Dp5ET

Canada's main airlines have agreed to cancel service to the Caribbean and Mexico and the federal government is introducing new mandatory quarantine rules as it tries to discourage international travel. #COVID19 #cdnimm https://www.cbc.ca//poli/trudeau-travel-measures-1.5892992

2020 saw the lowest number of refugees resettled globally in nearly two decades, as refugees fleeing war and persecution continue to urgently need a safe place to go but with fewer countries willing to make space during a pandemic. #withrefugees #COVID-19 http://ow.ly/8wLP50DjEQJ

In immigration law, 'streamlining decision-making' usually means 'creating injustice & arbitrariness' - I hope this ill conceived proposal dies a quick, socially distant death. #cdnimm #cbsa http://ow.ly/9GvR50DiMxM

The Prince Edward Island government is looking for input on a proposed Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, after calls the last few years to create additional protections for TFWs. http://ow.ly/ZCwJ50DhZkQ

Canadian immigration officials announced yesterday that on December 14, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications for permanent residence from refugee claimants who work in Canada’s health-care sector and provide direct care to patients.

IRCC announces opening date of special measures for refugee claimants working in health care during the pandemic - #COVID19 #cdnimm #HealthcareWorkers http://ow.ly/H9NQ50CGSTH

THIS WEEK'S SUCCESS STORY: After being separated for nearly 7 years, our clients’ spousal sponsorship appeal was finally granted by the Immigration Appeal Division. Kudos to our partner Joel Sandaluk for achieving this amazing outcome for our clients! #Canada #CanadianImmigration #SpousalSponsorship

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to our very own Lori Teves. Lori graduated this week from the paralegal course at Humber College. She is also celebrating her birthday this week. Wishing Lori continued success and all the very best from everyone at MSK.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is emptying out its detention centres and finding alternatives to keeping detainees behind bars until they can be processed. http://ow.ly/xBpR50CgyMy

Canada has announced new pre- and post- arrival requirements for travelers. http://ow.ly/POLu50Camwt

As Women's History Month comes to an end, we at MSK recognize that the fight for equality is far from over. We'd like to take a moment to acknowledge all of the women that have contributed to the success of our firm. #Equality #WomenEmpowerment

MSK lawyers are pleased to be offering real estate services! For more information please call us at (416)-862-0000 #canadianrealestate #realestate

Check out this thoughtful Op-Ed on the wisdom of granting migrant agricultural workers Permanent Status, better securing Canada's food supply in the process. #cdnimm #farmworkers http://ow.ly/7OIy50C2QBF