Incorporating a business in British Columbia (BC) involves creating a separate entity to carry on your business. Like in most Canadian provinces, a fully incorporated company in BC enjoys all the rights of a natural person. The company is also separate from its shareholders. It’s important to speak with your Read more
A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone else to manage your finances and property on your behalf. The purpose of this document is to protect and safeguard your property and other vital decisions if the unlikely event you are unable to do so in the future. Read more
Protect Your Loved Ones Preparing your will is one of the most important things you will do during your lifetime, outlining your wishes in the event of your passing. It guides your family and loved ones in the handling of your estate and provides you with peace of mind that Read more
The number of divorced people and those who failed to remarry in Canada rose to 2.74 million in 2021. This represented a 3% increase from the previous year’s divorce and remarriage rates. One of the country’s highest divorce rates is in the province of British Columbia on the west coast. Read more
Canada continues to pull out the stops, making it easier for immigrants to obtain permanent residency. According to the Government of Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2022-2024, Canada aims to welcome more than 430,000 new permanent residents in 2022, 447,055 in 2023 and 451,000 in 2024. These immigration opportunities will Read more
Canada has one of the world’s largest and most accessible immigration programs, offering numerous opportunities for people worldwide. Every year, the country welcomes millions of people under economic immigration, family reunification, and humanitarian considerations. In 2021, IRCC exceeded its target by welcoming more than 405,000 immigrants into Canada. In 2022, Read more
Despite Canada’s recent population growth, there are still skills and labour shortages in many industries. The country’s population mostly comprises an aging population and international immigrants, representing approximately two-thirds of the population growth. Currently, Canada’s worker-to-retiree ratio stands at 4:1, meaning there’s an urgent need to meet the looming labour Read more
Immigration to a new country can be both an exciting and anxious time, as you wait for an answer to your application. In the US, it’s possible to pay for faster immigration processing, but that is not the case in Canada. Fortunately, the average processing time for Canadian permanent residency Read more
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a program for foreign skilled workers and international students to become Canadian permanent residents (PR). CEC applications are processed through Canada’s Express Entry system and this pathway is one of the fastest routes to obtaining Canadian permanent residency, with processing times taking as little Read more
Landmark Court Decision Grants Study Permit and Open Work Permit Applications: Mahsa Ghasemi and Peyman Sadeghi Tohidi v Minister of Citizenship and Immigration