Changes to Strata Property Act pave the way for strata redevelopment
New strata corporation wind-up rules effective today. We can help. View this article.
New requirements for foreign employees returning to Canada
From September 1, 2016, it will be the policy of Clark Wilson to apply for Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA’s) on behalf of all clients that ... Continued
Transitioning to the New Societies Act
Further to last week’s post, the following sets out the immediate impact of the Societies Act (the “Act”) on existing BC societies and what is ... Continued
Breaking News: Province Announces Increase in Property Transfer Tax Payable by Foreign Entities
Earlier today, the British Columbia government announced that the property transfer tax rate payable by foreign entities on purchases of residential property in the Greater ... Continued
BC Societies – The New Act
New legislation will come into force the end of this November to govern societies formed or operating in BC. The new Societies Act (the “Act”) ... Continued
International Mobility Program Employer Audits/Inspections
Background: The International Mobility Program (IMP) encompasses amongst other things the Intra-company Transferee (ICT) and NAFTA immigration streams. Audits and inspections are conducted on a ... Continued
Mobilite Francophone is Launched
Background: On June 1st 2016 Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a Federal initiative to encourage skilled francophone workers to come to Canada to ... Continued
Changes to Citizenship Act Waiting to be Passed into Law
Background: The Liberal Government announced in its election manifesto its intention to reverse the changes made to the Citizenship Act by the Conservative Government in ... Continued
Federal Start –Up Visa Continues to Grow
Background: Launched in 2013 as a replacement for the much maligned Federal Investor Program, the Start-Up visa aims to attract immigrant entrepreneurs to Canada. Impact: ... Continued
BCPNP Issues Entrepreneur Nominations
Background: The BCPNP Entrepreneur Program issued 16 nominations for Permanent Residence on 31 May 2016. Impact: This latest round of nominations demonstrates the continued commitment ... Continued
Lengthy Delays for Permanent Residence Card Renewals
Background: Anecdotal evidence (Vancouver Sun) suggest that potentially thousands of Permanent Residents are experiencing significant delays of between 3 months to 2 years in the ... Continued
Canadian Employee Relocation Council calls for Sweeping Changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Background: The Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) has written to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human resources, Skills and Social Development with recommendations ... Continued