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A refused PRRA may not be the end of the road. This case shows how overlooked procedural safeguards, incomplete reasons, and urgent Federal Court advocacy can determine whether a person is removed before the lawfulness of the decision is reviewed.
In a precedent-setting decision, the BC Supreme Court has ruled that a temporary Iranian sigheh marriage is a valid civil union subject to Canada's Divorce Act.
How British Columbia’s Family Law Act treats companion animals after separation, and the factors that may affect possession and ownership.
Limitation periods, causation and practical next steps when a missed legal deadline may have caused a compensable loss.
Discover what constitutes accounting malpractice in British Columbia and learn the essential steps to take if a CPA's professional negligence has caused financial harm to your business.
Learn how retirement, pensions, and age affect spousal support obligations in British Columbia. Understand material changes, double dipping, and how to legally modify your payments.
The Supreme Court of Canada's landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia creates a new tort of intimate partner violence, transforming how survivors can seek civil damages for coercive control.
An overview of British Columbia’s oppression remedy when corporate conduct may be unfairly prejudicial or disregard a stakeholder’s interests.
Learn the strict rules under BC's Family Law Act for relocating with a child after separation, including the 60-day notice requirement and how courts determine the best interests of the child.
Facing unreasonable IRCC delays? Learn how a Federal Court Mandamus application can force a decision on your Canadian immigration file and when you should consider this powerful legal remedy.
The BC Supreme Court recently dismissed constitutional challenges to Bill 21, affirming a new regulatory framework for legal professionals in the province. Read our full analysis of the decision.
How to hold negligent immigration lawyers and consultants accountable in Canada. Learn about regulatory complaints, civil litigation in BC, and practical steps to protect your status.
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