By Sukhram Ramkissoon In a recent Federal Court decision, it was ruled that a Confirmation of Permanent Residence cannot be amended unless there is a clerical error by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Let us examine this case. The applicant sought relief with respect to a refusal by IRCC which denied a request to […]
There is a lack of respect when it comes to housing for people that need it the most – Babbington By Lincoln DePradine A senior labour activist has blasted Canada’s political leaders on their handling of the provision of housing and the treatment of people that have fled to the country as refugees and asylum […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Last month, a 35-year-old citizen of the Bahamas appeared before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) in Toronto through a video conference, testifying that he fears harm at the hands of the homophobic Bahamians including his cousin due to his sexual orientation as a gay man. […]
They demand, among other things, an inquiry “into the causes for, and consequences of, the lack of what we believe to be a clear dereliction on basic governmental duties and responsibilities’’ By Lincoln Depredine We hereby call upon the Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal governments to urgently address this humanitarian crisis.’’ dereliction on basic […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon Canadian immigration law stipulates that if an applicant for permanent residence fails to declare their dependents, which includes a spouse, or child/ren in their application or at the time they are granted permanent residence, they cannot sponsor these dependents in the future. Let us look at a recent case where I […]
A coalition of Black-led organizations and corporations are steadfast in their call for the Federal Government to prudently allocate the $97 million funding to ensure the effective and long-term integration of refugees. While acknowledging the commendable efforts of other black-led organizations in supporting newcomers to Canada, leaders of this coalition recognize the need for sustainable […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon It is a well-established fact that under Canada’s immigration law, permanent residents who commit crimes in Canada can be returned to their countries of nationality because of their criminality. Let us examine a very lengthy, stressful, agonising, painstaking and compassionate immigration appeal hearing process. Andrew (not his real name) is a […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenada soon will have a new top diplomat in the city, and consul general-designate Gerry Hopkins says he’s looking forward to his assignment in Toronto. “For me, I see this as service,’’ Hopkins said in a weekend interview. He was here for two activities that featured Dickon Mitchell, who heads Grenada’s National […]
Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali called on Guyanese in Canada to “come home and invest.” During a weekend visit to Toronto, President Ali said that not only did Guyana need its human resources more than ever, but investment opportunities were sure and did not need approval from him to flourish. “Rediscover your country; rediscover its future […]
Reflecting on Canada’s Journey on July 1st On July 1, we come together to embrace the rich tapestry that stretches across our vast nation, from coast to coast. This day is an opportunity to gather with loved ones and reflect on Canada’s remarkable journey over the past 156 years. It is a time to acknowledge […]
