Welcome Home
An Immigration Law Podcast

In this episode, psychotherapist Dawn Binkowski joins us to unpack the mental health challenges facing immigration practitioners. From burnout and people-pleasing to setting boundaries, we explore how to build a healthier, more sustainable career.

In this episode, Chantal Desloges and Cathryn Sawicki are joined by Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed and Will Tao, leading voices in immigration law and technology, to discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on immigration law in Canada.

While Bill C-71 promises to abolish discriminatory limitations, many aspects of the bill remain uncertain. Will these uncertainties lead to unintended consequences? Tune in to hear how you can keep abreast of the changes and prepare your clients.

Does the US immigration system earn its negative reputation and is Canada’s immigration system as welcoming as we think it is? Listen to Chantal, Cathryn, and Erick unpack US immigration pathways and discuss their importance for Canadian practitioners.

What degree of transparency should we expect from a government body that leverages AI to expedite processes that have a life-changing impact on thousands of people each year?

Special Guest: Mario Bellissimo

How can practitioners deal with the lack of legal continuity in immigration policy and help Canada welcome 1.5 million immigrants by 2025? 

Special Guest: Andrew Carvajal

Has a client ever mentioned why they chose you? Have you ever asked? If you had to guess what matters most to your clients when selecting a legal representative, what do you imagine their answer would be?   

With many IRCC cases dragging on or for years and being unfairly dismissed or refused, how can we protect applicants' right to procedural fairness and legitimate expectations?

We discuss the rights of applicants, procedural fairness, group litigation and guest, Pantea Jafari offers a fascinating walk through of her recent group litigation case, Tafreshi v. Canada, 2022 FC 1089.

How can you identify a refugee claim with an issue of exclusion and what are the next steps? In this episode, our guest shed light on their experience practicing at the intersection of refugee law and family law.

Special Guest: Cheryl Robinson

Why is Canada falling behind? In this episode, we examine federal and provincial business immigration. Why are current programs failing? How do we create a viable program that benefits foreign entrepreneurs and the Canadian economy?

Special Guest: Robin Seligman

Despite new online mechanisms, processing times are slowers than pre-pandemic. Listen to Chantal and Cathryn discuss the opportunities and obstacles of Canada’s new virtual citizenship processes and how you can help mange your clients' expectations.

Guest Star: Lisa Middlemiss

What were the top Federal Courts Cases from 2021? Find out how these cases will affect your day-to-day immigration practice. 

Special Guest: Steven Meurrens

In this episode, Chantal and Cathryn examine the professional implications of constantly shifting COVID-19 provisions on day-to-day immigration practice. 

Special Guest: Stephen Green, a senior partner of the Green and Spiegel Law Firm in Toronto.

Join Chantal and Cathryn as they navigate the complex and consequential maze of Canada’s inadmissibility laws, keeping in mind the question, “Does one act define you for a lifetime?”

Special Guest: Raj Sharma, an expert immigration lawyer and founding partner of the Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Law Firm in Calgary.

What constitutes a family under Canada’s immigration law? Join Chantal and Cathryn as they discuss the evolution of family class sponsorship in Canada.

Special Guest: Adrienne Smith an immigration lawyer and a founding partner of the Battista Smith Migration Law Group.