In 2022, the Government of Canada brought 513 applications for cessation of refugee status which had final determinations by the IRB.  The Government won 91% of such cases.  Are the numbers of these applications growing? What does defending a cessation …

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As “Professor-for-a-day” appointed by the The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, last night I delivered a 2-hour lecture as case study on the 30-year history, social entrepreneurship, philanthropy and economic impacts of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. I am a co-founder …

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On 15 November 2023, Warren delivered a lecture to the French language Law School class of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. Warren was a guest lecturer of the course given by Professor Yves Le Bouthillier. The topic was: …

Warren Creates and Jean-Michel Dako Guest Lecture at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Read more »

On March 3, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new immigration measures for those affected by the situation in Ukraine. I have published a briefing note regarding these special measures to assist Ukrainian nationals wishing to visit or to …

Ukraine: Special Measures and Guidance Regarding Ukrainian Nationals Wishing to Visit or to Remain in Canada Read more »

Access the PDF version of this article here. Date: 30 June 2020 The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), will come into effect on 1 July 2020.  On its face, all its provisions dealing …

The Dawn of the USMCA Era: Facilitating Trade, Mobility, and Revisiting COVID-19 Temporary Travel Restrictions Read more »