Major announcements were made by the Canadian Immigration Minister Honourable John McCallum on December 7, 2016 regarding sponsorship of spouses to settle as a permanent resident of Canada. Mr. McCallum used a day care centre as backdrop to emphasize the importance of family reunification (see image with this article from … Read More
If you qualify for Canadian citizenship under the strict rules which came into effect during June 2015, this is a great time to apply. The average delay to process a routine citizenship file is now down to 12 months, per the government’s figures posted online at the IRCC website. The … Read More
Classical music is a great inspiration and comfort to us. Its beautiful and dramatic melodies reflect our passions and experiences as humans at the highest level possible. Following his final press conference as British Prime Minister on July 11th, when David Cameron turned away from reporters to walk back to … Read More
The recent Brexit vote in the United Kingdom, uncertainty in Europe, and the long and rancorous Trump vs. Clinton American presidential race, may have people like you pondering their futures. Here is a choice to consider: Canada offers unlimited opportunities to build a secure future for you and your family. Read More
Recently I had the opportunity of a private discussion with the Québec Minister of Immigration, the Honourable Kathleen Weil, at a luncheon hosted by the Montréal Westward Rotary Club. While I will not disclose any confidential remarks I shared with her, let me state that we are fortunate to have such a dedicated Minister of Immigration for Québec. Minister Weil is a highly intellectual person, having graduated from McGill University in history and political science in 1977, as well as holding degrees from the McGill Law School in civil law and common law in 1982. Since graduation and becoming a member of the Quebec Bar in 1983, she served as a volunteer on several boards related to public health and social affairs, was a director of legal affairs for the lobby group Alliance Quebec, and president and director general of the Foundation of Greater Montreal, from 2000-2008. Read More