Melanie Kahwaji
Canadian Government launching the International Experience Canada program in 2023
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program will launch in 2023, allowing more international youth to work and travel in Canada....
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Melanie Kahwaji
Oct 14, 20222 min read
The Limit on International Students’ Work Hours Should be Permanently Removed
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser reported that the federal government would temporarily remove the 20-hour working cap for international...
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Alex FOMCENCO
Oct 5, 20222 min read
How To Extend Visitor Visa In Canada after 6 Months
If you want to extend your stay in Canada on visitor visa beyond 6 months, then you must apply for a visitor record. It gives you visitor...
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Reena Sandhu
Sep 15, 20222 min read
IRCC Announces Additional Measures to Tackle Canadian Immigration Backlogs
In recent announcements made by Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, it is clear that a key priority of the...
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Victoria Vieira
Jun 9, 20223 min read
Mandamus Applications: A Judicial Route to Accelerate Decisions on Backlog of Immigration Cases
As the Canadian immigration backlog continues, people are seeking judicial remedies to become new Canadians. COVID-19 has undeniably...
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Melanie Kahwaji
May 31, 20222 min read
Supreme Court rules extreme intoxication as a defence for violent crimes
The Supreme Court of Canada issued a decision on May 13, 2022 which allows the use of extreme self-induced intoxication as a defence....
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Victoria Vieira
May 9, 20223 min read
A Major Backlog in Canada’s Immigration System
Canada is one of the most popular locations globally for immigrants. However, growing backlogs, excruciating processing periods, and a...
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Victoria Vieira
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Legislation Enacted to Restrict Non-Compete Agreements and Provide Employee Rights to Disconnect
The Working for Workers Act, 2021: Ontario On December 2, 2021, Ontario’s Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the Act), received...
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Melanie Kahwaji
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Ontario’s Mask Mandates & Businesses’ Rights to Enforce
Ontario’s Mask Mandates On March 21, 2022, Ontario’s mandatory mask requirements ended in most settings including schools, restaurants,...
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Yusuf Guler
Mar 17, 20222 min read
A Merger in The Airline Business: WestJet Acquires Sunwing
The airline market has been suffering for the last two years due to the global pandemic. Recovering from the Covid-19, restrictions start...
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Bahriye Ceyhan Cavdar
Mar 14, 20222 min read
New immigration streams for Ukrainian citizens
The government of Canada has introduced new streamlined processes for Ukrainian citizens in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion....
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Victoria Vieira
Mar 11, 20223 min read
Ontario Unveils Proposed Legislation to Provide Gig Workers with Minimum Wage & More Rights
Traditional labour markets have undergone major shifts over the years that extend beyond the COVID-19 era, where the provincial and...
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Melanie Kahwaji
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Internet Defamation: Cardi B Awarded $4 Million
Cyber libel is a term used when someone has posted something that is false and damaging about someone else on the internet, including...
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Victoria Vieira
Feb 28, 20225 min read
The Global Supply Chain Affected by COVID-19 and the Resulting Contractual Challenges
It is uncontested that COVID-19 has presented significant challenges in the supply chain globally. Multiple lockdowns at the national...
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Melanie Kahwaji
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Charter Rights vs. Vaccine Mandates
Vaccine Mandate On January 15, 2022, the Government of Canada mandated that all Canadian drivers who are partially vaccinated or...
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Yusuf Guler
Jan 28, 20223 min read
Franchising in Canada: $96 Billion Worth of Business
Canada is a popular destination for companies looking to expand internationally. A growing economy and long borderline with the U.S. make...
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Melanie Kahwaji
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Internet Defamation: Cyber Libel
What is Defamation? Defamation refers to false written or oral statements about an individual to a third party, that is detrimental to...
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Melanie Kahwaji
Nov 22, 20214 min read
Consumer Protection: Know Your Rights
Consumer Protection Act Consumer rights for those residing in Ontario are set out by the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). That is, as long...
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Kenyah Coombs
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Ontario launched its new Business Registry
On October 19, 2021, Ontario launched its new Business Registry aimed at making it easier, simpler, and more affordable for millions of...
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Victoria Vieira
Nov 2, 20214 min read
Payroll Compliance 101: A Guide to Payroll Regulations & Laws for Business Owners
In Canada, there are federal and provincial laws that govern employee remuneration. Any violation of these laws on behalf of the employer...
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