Immigration
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February 26, 2025
SCC halts use of its ‘X’ account ‘for now,’ citing ‘strategic priorities and resource allocation’
In a move that has sparked controversy in Canada and beyond, the Supreme Court of Canada tells Law360 Canada that “for now” it will no longer use its official account on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, a high-profile billionaire associate of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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February 26, 2025
Sanctuary cities endanger public safety | Sergio R. Karas
In January 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” mandating strict enforcement of immigration laws and prioritizing the deportation of undocumented individuals. This directive has intensified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, leading to increased raids and deportations across the country. The administration’s stance has particularly targeted sanctuary cities — jurisdictions that limit local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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February 26, 2025
Women & 2SLGBTQI+ applicants came out ahead as ‘highly recommended’ for federal benches in 2023-2024
Asserting his new administration is “ending illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity,” U.S. President Donald Trump recently issued controversial executive orders banning diversity, equity and inclusion policies and hiring at the federal level in America. But in Canada, the most recent demographic statistics on federal judicial appointments and the professional competence and character assessments made by the Trudeau government’s non-partisan judicial advisory committees (JACs) indicate that diversity has gone hand in hand with “merit.”
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February 21, 2025
Canada opens door to more people impacted by Sudan’s civil conflict
Canada will resettle more refugees affected by the internal conflict in Sudan over the next two years and increase the spaces available under the family-based permanent residence pathway, the minority Liberal government says.
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February 21, 2025
Seven criminal organizations listed as ‘terrorist entities’ subject to dealings, immigration bans
Canada has listed seven “transnational criminal organizations,” including street gangs and several major Mexican cartels that traffic in fentanyl, as “terrorist entities” under the Criminal Code — triggering immigration and dealings bans in Canada as well as expanding the tools law enforcement authorities have to trace and seize proceeds of crime, the federal government says.
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February 19, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador adopts expression of interest model for immigration programs
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the last province in Canada to adopt the so-called expression of interest (EOI) model for its priority processing program for high skilled immigrants.
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February 19, 2025
Quebec’s new integration plan for immigrants raises concerns
The Quebec government tabled a “divisive” bill that proposes to integrate immigrants into a “common culture,” shelving a longstanding model of interculturalism and inclusiveness in favour of one that leans on assimilation, marking a shift that will likely alienate ethnocultural communities rather than foster and strengthen ties to Quebec society, lament critics.
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February 19, 2025
Important immigration issues impacting legal status in the U.S.
With all the recent press about illegal immigrants being deported from the United States, it seems timely to write a reminder of what kinds of issues can impact one’s legal status in the United States.
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February 18, 2025
Why Canada should not be 51st state but join the EU: Now that’s tempting | Hodine Williams
Let me get right to it: the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States is a fantasy better suited to remain in the realm of late-night TV debates and Internet memes. Sure, Canada and the United States share the world’s longest undefended border, a love of hockey (okay, mostly Canada), and a language (again, mostly), but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. Canada is a proud, independent nation with its own identity, values, and systems — none of which align with the idea of becoming part of the United States. But what if there’s a better, bolder alternative? Hear me out! What if Canada joined the European Union? Yes, the EU. Before you dismiss this as absurd, let’s dive into the facts, the hurdles and why this idea might not be as crazy as it sounds.
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February 14, 2025
Yukon releases feedback on potential changes to parentage, child-naming laws
Yukon’s government has released feedback received on potential changes to the territory’s laws on parentage and the naming of children.