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Saba Ahmad

Interview with Vavilov lawyer, Hadayt Nazami

  • February 18, 2021
  • Saba Ahmad

One year ago, lawyer Hadayt Nazami won a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court in Vavilov v. Canada. In a candid interview, Nazami provides insights about the years-long saga behind his victory, securing his client's right to Canadian citizenship.

Administrative Law, Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law, Citizenship and Immigration Law and 1 more..., Student Forum

Highlights from the Citizenship and Immigration Law Section's Recent Program on Technology, Cyber Security Issues, Paperless Offices and Online Marketing

  • December 16, 2020
  • Maryana Viguiliouk, barrister and solicitor, Viguiliouk Law

A concise and helpful summary of the OBA’s Citizenship and Immigration Law Section program held on November 19, 2020 focusing on critical cyber security issues, ins and outs of going paperless, online marketing and how to select the best software for your practice in order to increase efficiency. The program panelists shared valuable practice management advice and helpful best practices for ensuring your immigration practice not only survives, but flourishes, in this new world.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

Electronic Transformation

  • November 24, 2020
  • Hart Kaminker, principal at Kaminker & Associates

An overview of the electronic transformation of areas of immigration practice since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially at the Immigration Tribunals and the Federal Court where electronic communication was almost non-existent and where these changes will continue past the end of the pandemic

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

Federal Court Considers OIC

  • November 24, 2020
  • Hart Kaminker, principal of Kaminker & Associates

In Monsanto v. Minister of Health and MPSEP the Federal Court considered the quarantine OIC. The Court's decision provides a glimpse into how the Court will assess OICs and weighing the public interest against individual interests

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

Executive Profile Series - Valerie Kleinman

  • May 15, 2020

Read a brief profile of Valerie Kleinman, Member-at-Large of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law Section Executive.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

Executive Profile Series - Carrie Wright

  • April 20, 2020

Read a brief profile of Carrie Wright, Newsletter Editor of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum

PNP Programs for Entrepreneurs - A Few Aspects

  • April 20, 2020
  • Sajjad A. Malik, barrister and solicitor

A review of important aspects of Canada's PNP entrepreneurial programs, including critical considerations for preparing clients and their applications.

Citizenship and Immigration Law, Student Forum