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September 4, 2019 - Canada immigration authorities have conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 3,600 candidates with a CRS Score of 463, an increase of 6 points from the previous draw.

March 23, 2018 – With the immigration debate in the U.S. focusing on impact of chain immigration and family reunification, there are calls for a Canadian-style points-based system to be implemented.

The Canadian government has released its 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan, setting annual targets of 380,000 permanent residents and 370,000 temporary residents while introducing new pathways for workers already in Canada. How will these targets and a new time-limited measure affect employers facing labour shortages in priority sectors like construction, energy, and AI?

A summer law student reflects on discovering the business and financial dimensions of immigration law, from E-2 investor pathways to high-volume practice management...

On October 29, 2015, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program ("OINP"), formerly the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program, announced that the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade is redesigning its OINP business streams. As a result, it has terminated its existing Investor Stream.

Corporate lawyers, in-house counsel, tax advisors and other experts involved in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or other types of transactions are natural experts at due diligence process.

It is no secret that countries with a high level of entrepreneurial activity tend to be better off economically.

The "net benefit" review threshold will be changed from an asset value test to an enterprise value test, and will be increased from C$369 million to C$600 million, for most investors.

Two civil actions currently before the Yukon Supreme Court allege serious misconduct under the Yukon Business Nominee Program, including fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty by parties offering immigration consulting and investment services.

The Government of Canada has released further details of its much anticipated Express Entry immigration system.

Canada offers an "investor immigration program" for business entrepreneurs, self-employed person and investors coming from outside Canada who can substantially invest in Canadian economy...

In an era where global business expansion is key to success, South African entrepreneurs are increasingly turning their attention towards Canada as a land of opportunity.

This month, Matthew Galati of Green and Spiegel presented at two investment migration conferences in Vietnam, one of the largest markets of immigrant investors in the world.

On March 25, 2015, the Government of Canada announced significant amendments to the Investment Canada Act, including changes to the thresholds for review, to the disclosure requirements associated with notification and review filings, and to the timeline for reviews of investments that may be injurious to national security.

Start-up entrepreneurs looking to scale their business globally should consider moving to Canada.

August 27, 2019 - If you are looking to apply for Canada permanent residence from India, a leading source country for professionals, the first step is to assess which programs give you the best chance of success.

CETA was signed by Canada on October 30, 2016 and entered into force on September 21, 2017.