Canada’s rapidly evolving industries require skilled professionals to continue the growth of our vibrant and successful economy. John helps businesses onboard and retain the people they need to compete and succeed in the global market.

Work Highlights

International renewable energy engineering company

  • Facilitating 30+ work permits and business visitor status for employees of the parent company to build 2 bio-mass electricity generating plants in Merrit and Fort St James BC

International infrastructure contractor

  • Facilitating 40+ work permits and business visitor status for employees of the parent company to build the Regina SK bypass project

International biotechnology company

  • Advising and representing the company and its employees in transferring highly skilled and qualified scientists to Canada to work on leading edge bio-tech projects
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John translates complex concepts and processes into clear and concise solutions that facilitate business and career opportunities.

Immigration Services
Applications Inadmissibility
Appeals Judicial reviews
Immigration audits and inspections Enforcement, including arrest, detention, and removal
Labour market impact assessments Labour market impact assessment exemptions
Work permits Permanent residency
Employment & Labour Services
Drafting employment contracts Drafting consultant contracts
Drafting settlement and release agreements Advising on provincial and federal employment statutes and regulations

Having worked at the senior management level in several companies and industries, John has been exposed to the challenges and priorities that businesses juggle, which allows him to address immigration issues from a true corporate and human perspective.

Whether it is with a biotech, renewable energy, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing company, John views his work as two-fold:

  1. helping businesses achieve their broader goals of profit and innovation by attracting appropriately skilled professionals; and
  2. helping those skilled professionals emigrate to a new country and capitalize on life-changing opportunities.

Canadian industries are growing fast, and it is not always possible to find the skills in Canada. As such, John uses immigration laws as a tool to bring people and businesses together in ways that grow and contribute to our industries and create a healthy, diverse economy.

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International renewable energy engineering company
  • Facilitating 30+ work permits and business visitor status for employees of the parent company to build 2 bio-mass electricity generating plants in Merrit and Fort St James BC
International infrastructure contractor
  • Facilitating 40+ work permits and business visitor status for employees of the parent company to build the Regina SK bypass project
International biotechnology company
  • Advising and representing the company and its employees in transferring highly skilled and qualified scientists to Canada to work on leading edge bio-tech projects
International medical instruments company
  • Advising and representing the company and its senior executives in transferring highly skilled and qualified scientists to Canada to work on leading edge projects
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Community Commitments
  • Pro-bono counsel, Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holder
Education & Call to Bar
  • Call to Bar: British Columbia, 2022
  • Immigration Consultant of Canada Regulatory Council, 2011
  • Chartered Management Institute, Certified Management Consultant, 2007
  • The Open University, Masters of Business Administration, 2005
  • BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2000
  • London Guildhall University, Bachelor of Laws, 1998