Entries by Tom Hadley

Immigration Update: Covid-19 Impacts (March 20, 2020 at 3:30pm. EDT)

Here are the latest Canadian immigration updates from the last 24 hours: The Canada-U.S. land border closure announced earlier this week is expected to take effect at 11:59 p.m. EDT and will remain in effect for 30 days. All non-essential travel will be restricted. “Non-essential” is defined to mean travel for tourism or recreational purposes. […]

Immigration Update: Covid-19 Impacts (March 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT)

Information with respect to all aspects of immigration and travel are evolving moment by moment and is subject to change at anytime. We will continue to keep you informed. We have three important updates to share regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian immigration: The details of a joint agreement between Canada and the U.S […]

Immigration Update: Covid-19 Impacts (March 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. EDT)

Information with respect to all aspects of immigration and travel are evolving moment by moment and is subject to change at anytime. We will continue to keep you informed. The Government of Canada has clarified the terms of its air travel restriction which will go into effect at 12:00 p.m. EDT tomorrow, March 18, 2020. […]

Immigration Update: Covid-19

During this unusual time, CILF – Caruso Guberman Appleby, is here to continue to support you with respect to all of your immigration needs. We are here to answer your questions and keep you informed. We will provide updates as soon as they are available. Our firm is well positioned to continue focus on your […]

La Cour fédérale du Canada l’a dit très clairement: la politique interne ne l’emporte pas sur la loi (ni le sens commun !)

Enfin des bonnes nouvelles pour les employeurs cherchant à obtenir l’infame et bien redoutée Étude d’impact sur le marché du travail (EIMT) ! Dans l’arrêt Marcom Resources Ltd. c. Canada (Employment, Workforce Development and Labour), 2020 FC 182, la juge en chef adjointe Gagné nous rappelle que l’agent doit considérer tous les renseignements fournis par […]

Federal Court of Canada makes it clear that policy cannot trump law (or common sense!)

At long last – some relief for employers seeking the widely-dreaded and feared Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)! In Marcom Resources Ltd. v. Canada (Employment, Workforce Development and Labour), 2020 FC 182, Associate Chief Justice Gagné reiterates that officers must consider all the information provided by the applicant, and provide a rationale whenever submitted evidence is […]