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For immigration practitioners and administrative law counsel, this ruling underscores the Federal Court’s strict enforcement of procedural requirements surrounding allegations of professional negligence. When applicants allege that previous representative errors—such as missing filing deadlines or submitting inadequate risk evidence—caused a negative PRRA or refugee determination, courts require clear, objective proof of systemic failure rather than simple strategy disagreements.

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Claim denied that ex-counsel was incompetent for not submitting police reports in immigration case Federal Court rules against Peruvian citizen’s challenge of pre-removal risk assessment decision

Canada’s citizenship laws have undergone a landmark shift following the December 15, 2025 implementation of Bill C-3, which repealed the unconstitutional first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. The new framework allows Canadian parents born abroad to pass citizenship to children born outside Canada, provided the parent meets a substantial connection test through cumulative residence requirements.

Our latest immigration update outlines the key statutory changes under Bill C-3 and practical steps for proving citizenship by descent.

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IRCC Suspends Citizenship by Descent Applications in Canada Learn why IRCC suspended citizenship by descent applications under Bill C-3, who is affected, and what Canadian applicants should know.

Official figures reveal a steep divide in access, as Canada rejected more than 20,000 temporary resident visa applications alongside 205 electronic travel authorizations (eTAs). Despite issuing 26,000 visas to visitors and tournament staff, the rejection rate underscores a rigorous vetting process that disproportionately impacted fans from visa-required nations.

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Immigration department refused more than 20,000 visas to World Cup fans Figures show denied applications included 3,135 from Ghanaians, whose team opened the tournament in Toronto

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is facing criticism from historians over its handling of French-speaking diaspora claims under Canada’s expanded citizenship laws.

Following the passage of Bill C-3, which lifted the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent, several Acadian descendants who had received Canadian passports were notified that their citizenship status had been granted in error. The dispute centers on strict documentation criteria: the federal department has rejected specific historical family records and requires primary civil documents instead.

Acadians treated unfairly by immigration department in citizenship U-turn, historians say Experts say records were scattered after British drove out French-speaking community in the 18th century

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially paused the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The decision comes as interest in the family reunification pathway continues to vastly outpace the available slots allocated under Canada's Immigration Levels Plan. IRCC stated that halting new interest-to-sponsor forms and invitations is a necessary step to reduce ballooning backlog times and bring greater predictability to the system.

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Canada pauses applications for parent, grandparent immigration sponsorship program | CBC News The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the change is part of an effort to responsibly manage the system and reduce...

Ontario has launched a redesign of its immigration pathway with the introduction of the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, completely replacing several legacy streams. This major overhaul introduces three distinct pathways targeting TEER 0-3 occupations, TEER 4-5 occupations, and self-employed physicians, shifting how applicants secure provincial nomination.

With the Expression of Interest system temporarily paused until later this summer, prospective applicants and employers must quickly adapt to these new eligibility requirements and structural changes. Our latest blog provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Phase 1 changes, including work experience thresholds, language benchmarks, and the impact on existing applications.

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Ontario OINP Permanent Residence Pathways: 2026 Update Learn about Ontario’s new OINP permanent residence pathways, eligibility rules, employer requirements, and 2026 application changes.

As one of Canada’s top-ranked immigration law boutiques, Garson Immigration Law is dedicated to navigating complex cross-border challenges. We provide creative, efficient immigration solutions for both international corporations managing large-scale needs and individuals seeking to move to Canada or the U.S.

Let our experienced team guide your transition. Connect with us online or call 416-321-2860 to discuss your unique circumstances today.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada adapts immigration policies to address shifting global crises. Following the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, Canada implemented temporary border restrictions under the Quarantine Act.

The emergency measures include a 90-day suspension of Canadian visas, electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), and permanent resident approvals for residents of the affected regions. Anyone who travelled through these areas within the past 21 days must undergo medical screening at the border and complete a mandatory 21-day quarantine. These rapid interventions emphasize the federal government's policy of utilizing border management to protect national public health.

Our latest blog explores the operational framework behind Canada’s emergency border controls: https://ow.ly/zzn250ZjOiQ

Canada Ebola Travel Suspensions: IRCC Immigration Impacts Canada suspends travel documents for Ebola-impacted countries. Learn how IRCC measures may affect visas, eTAs, PR and re-entry.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has suspended 67 citizenship certificates issued under the new "Lost Canadians" legislation (Bill C-3). Following an audit of roughly 6,500 citizenship-by-descent applications, the department acknowledged that vague internal documentation policies led to certificates being granted without sufficient primary source evidence.

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Immigration Department suspends citizenship for 67 'lost Canadians' as it reviews program | CBC News The government has reviewed all of the roughly 6,500 applications for citizenship by descent received under legislation passed last year, acknowledging that some certificates may have been issued without sufficient evidence.