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Ottawa Immigration Lawyer at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP. Tweets by Immigration Law Group.

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reasonableness. I want to thank those who counselled and those who judged, and particularly, Ms. Agnès Chaudron, Law Clerk, Federal Court, who had the courage to recruit me for this fascinating role.

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On 5 June 2026, I had the great honour to be “Mr. Justice Warren Creates, for a Day”, of the (fictional) Exchequer Court of Canada. I was recruited by the Federal Court to be a Moot Court Judge, on a panel, as 4 very talented Law Clerks appeared before us to compete in (contd)

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the annual Exchequer Court Cup Moot Court Challenge, a highly coveted competition and award. The hypothetical case involved the finer points of administrative law, constitutional law, Canada’s Charter of Rights, due process, criminal law, health care law, and (Contd)

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flown each day on our Parliament’s Peace Tower (15’ long, 7 ‘ wide). We have an historic flag, probably flown on the Peace Tower, made of linen.

Canada, true north strong and free!

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At this historic time of the appointment of Canada’s new Governor General, (retired) Supreme Court Madame Justice Louise Arbour, the main members of my Immigration Law Team went this morning to the steps of the Supreme Court of Canada. We unfurled the historic (contd)

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Dominion of Canada flag (otherwise known as the “Canadian Red Ensign”). This flag pre-dates our country’s maple leaf flag, and represented our country during the period 1892-1965. In dimensions, this massive flag is identical to the size of the maple leaf flag which is (contd)

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by permit holders, with a very small response from the Department of Immigration by way of investigations and enforcement), the publication Hill Times contacted me for comment, as a subject knowledge expert. Please find the article linked.

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When Canada’s federal Auditor General issued her report on 23 March 2026 which, amongst other things, identified mishandling of the International Study Permit Program (that there had been 2 years of high non-compliance (contd)
https://t.co/FiFNH12ZVu via @thehilltimes

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our law firm, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.rl. It is both an honour and a privilege.

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Today is the 40th anniversary of my Call-to-the-Bar of the Law Society of Ontario. Barrister, solicitor, lawyer, attorney, notary public, and commissioner of oaths.
I celebrate this day here with my law partners Tim Thomas and Anthony McGlynn. We are of the same vintage, (contd)

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called/credentialed on the same day 40 years ago, in the same auspicious ceremony, and to this day practice law together in a significant, respected law firm comprised of more than 100 colleagues. We are standing here in the reception of (contd)

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stories involving immigration officers, immigration board members, clients, and some of the numerous colourful situations I have encountered.

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Yesterday, I had the honour of once again serving as a guest lecturer at the @uOttawa Faculty of Law, in the Immigration Law course of Professor Yves LeBouthillier. It is an advanced course for second- and third-year students. The lecture I delivered (contd)

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(L: me, M: Audrey, R: Professor Yves), and in the second, with the law students. The law students seemed to enjoy the lecture, as they were very active in posing questions, making comments, and appreciating the many practical stories that my 40-year career has provided – (contd)

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was on “Immigration Économique.” The course is conducted in French. I have been doing this for many years - perhaps 30. Yesterday, our law firm articling student, Audrey Ward, joined me as my colleague. Attached are two photos: in the first photo (contd)

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many immigration programs is increasingly challenging, and also more important than ever before. The attached article explores some of these issues, and also proposes some solutions that are worth considering. Please have a look and tell me what you think.

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I am honoured to be featured in an article in publication now by the @obj_news. It is widely known that Canada has tightened immigration laws and policies. It is also widely understood that many Americans are now hopeful to leave (contd)

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the United States, aiming for Canada. Because the United States has become more hostile towards newcomers, many others in the world are turning their sights on Canada. With such growing pressures, successfully navigating the Byzantine and bureaucratic tedium of Canada’s (contd)

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hospitable welcome and protections which the government of Ethiopia provides them, together with the support of the United Nations. Attached are the names and photos of all the presenters, photo of attendees, and linked is my presentation.

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I was part of a panel of experts who spoke at a conference recently held (29 December 2025) in the City of Samara, Capital of the Afar Region of Ethiopia. (cont)
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The conference was held in support of the Afar people located within Eritrea. The Afar are a small Indigenous minority people, who are severely persecuted by the Eritrean government. My presentation covered the astounding size of refugee flows from Eritrea, and the (cont)