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61912.04In this paper, the author examines the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) provisions geared toward dealing with those using bankruptcy to absolve themselves of past transgressions – the fraudsters. Specifically, he looks at the various tools provided to trustees and creditors under the BIA, discussing topics like these: proving fraud, degrees of fraud, the Fraudulent Preferences Act and the Statute of Elizabeth, and the badges of fraud. Added bonus: Bankruptcy 101 Glossary of terms by the author, providing an alphabetical list of typical bankruptcy-related terms and a concise explanation of each. This paper was presented at the Bankruptcy Seminar in January, 2014.
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61912.03The author provides a general overview of tax obligations within a personal bankruptcy. He also examines situations where tax debt forms a significant part of the bankrupt’s debt and looks at how courts have treated bankrupts’ applications for discharge. More specifically, the author discusses the impact of s 172.1 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, including the factors that the bankruptcy courts consider when dealing with a discharge application under this section. Added bonus: Bankruptcy 101 Glossary of terms by Craig McMahon, Field LLP, providing an alphabetical list of typical bankruptcy-related terms and a concise explanation of each. This paper was presented at the Bankruptcy Seminar in January, 2014.
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61896.04This set of two papers summarizes the policies and procedures relating to immigration applications for permanent residence and of skilled workers. In the first paper, the authors discuss the Canadian Experience Class launched in 2008, and also the various categories under which applicants can apply for permanent residency under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (the AINP). The second paper is devoted to the new Federal Skilled Trades Class and the changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Class. This paper was presented at the Immigration program in October 2013.
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61896.03aThese materials represent a succinct, point-form summary of the potential effects of criminal proceedings on an immigrant. Immigrant statuses discussed include sponsors, permanent residents, foreign nationals and those in Canada without legal status. Some case and legislative citations are included in the discussion. This paper was presented at the Immigration program in October 2013.
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61896.03bReferencing the inadmissibility provisions in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and the policy guidelines of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, this paper presents a brief reference guide to inadmissibility on the grounds of health. The author examines the following questions: Who does the inadmissibility apply to? What are the elements of the inadmissibility? When can the issue of inadmissibility arise? What are the legal options to enter or remain – temporarily or permanently – if one’s client appears to be inadmissible? How can one be found to be inadmissible and what are the consequences? This paper was presented at the Immigration program in October 2013.
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61896.02This paper outlines some of the most significant, recent, and upcoming regulatory changes to family class immigration. It also provides some practical tips for practitioners who are new to family class applications. This paper was presented at the Immigration program in October 2013.
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61896.01Intended for an audience already familiar with the basic procedure for obtaining a labour market opinion in Canada, this paper discusses the impact of changes that have already been implemented to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, as well as the anticipated effect of forthcoming changes. Specifically, the authors discuss the changes that become effective on the announcement of the reforms in April 2013 and then go on to discuss those that became effective on July 31, 2013. Finally, this paper analyzes the more onerous provisions, including the search and seizure, and investigation powers that will be available to government agencies under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Included are materials by Hugh Willis and Abbey Baier titled Quick Reference Materials for LMO Exemptions, Trade Exemptions and Work Without a Work Permit. This 26-page table represents a summary of some of the more common Work Permit exempt, LMO Exempt and trade categories (non-exhaustive). This paper was presented at the Immigration program in October 2013.
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61883.10This paper reviews some of the primary reasons for rejection of documents at the Land Titles office, providing concrete examples as visual aids. The author examines topics like basic rejection, Document Registration Request form rejection, transfer of land rejection, Dower Act rejection, Foreign Ownership rejection, mortgage rejection, fiat rejection, order (Certificate of No Appeal) rejection, and postponement rejection. This paper was presented at the Law and Practice program in November 2013.
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61883.05bThis paper is complimentary.
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61883.05aThis paper is complimentary.
