In the media
Canadian news outlets regularly ask our lawyers to explain changes to citizenship and immigration law. Here is that coverage, newest first.
Media inquiriesOur lawyers, including Cédric Marin, comment in English and French on Canadian citizenship, immigration policy and Federal Court litigation.media@marinimmigrationlaw.ca
Canada’s new immigration targets: Who benefits and who loses out
On who gains most from the one-time pathway for 200,000 temporary residents, and the bigger say provinces now have in selection.
Immigration francophone : des progrès à consolider, des défis à relever
On the 200,000-spot pathway for people already in Canada, who is left out, and why applicants must keep their permits valid while they wait.
Liberals allow 200,000 temporary residents to apply to stay
On why the new plan adds up to one of the largest permanent resident intakes in Canadian history.
Immigration levels update to be included in Nov. 5 budget
Ahead of the plan, on expecting more permanent residents and a pathway for temporary residents already in Canada.
Toronto Star, Le Devoir (in French)
Proof of citizenship: Wait times reach two years in Canada
On why proof of citizenship wait times jumped from about 10 months to 25 this year.
BNN Bloomberg, CP24, Noovo Info (in French)
Proof of Canadian citizenship applications delays
Video interview on why proof of citizenship applications are taking longer to process.
‘Becoming unsustainable’: Federal Court sees surge in filings, delays for immigration-related cases
On why more applicants turn to the Federal Court after a refusal or delay, and what the growing backlog means for them.
Immigration department blames ‘unclear’ guidance for citizenship document recalls
On why recalling citizenship certificates before giving people a chance to respond was arguably unfair.
IRCC pauses processing some citizenship by descent cases as department probes issues
On the minister’s comments about genealogy records, when provincial archives themselves publish their collections on Ancestry.
Des Américains à la recherche de leurs ancêtres manitobains
On how Bill C-3 lets Americans with Canadian ancestors claim citizenship.
Canada’s new immigration plan: Who wins, and who is losing out
Speaking for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association on the plan’s winners and losers, from provincial nominees to French speakers.
Line crossed: IRCC’s proposed administrative monetary penalties should alarm all Canadian bars
Cédric’s own column on why IRCC’s proposed penalties on representatives should concern every lawyer in Canada.
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