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Stephen W. Green B.A., LL.B., C.S.

Managing Partner

Toronto

150 York Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M5H 3S5 CA

Bio

Stephen Green is one of the two Senior Partners at Green and Spiegel and is Certified as a Specialist in Immigration Law by The Law Society of Ontario. Stephen has been practising immigration law for 30 years and has extensive experience in all areas of Canadian immigration. Stephen has been identified for many years as a leading practitioner in immigration law. Stephen is considered a subject matter expert in the field, frequently asked to speak as a panelist, moderator and lecturer. Stephen has held the following positions:

  • Invited by the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to attend the January 2017 roundtable and give feedback on the federal government’s new Global Skills Strategy. The roundtable was attended by important stakeholders such as the Toronto Financial Services Alliance, key government officials and subject matter experts in the field. The government’s new Global Skills Strategy was launched in June 2017
  • Director, Canada Employment Relocation Council 2015 – 2020;
  • Co-Chair of The Law Society of Upper Canada’s Annual Immigration Law Summit for 5 years;
  • Past Chair of the Citizenship and Immigration Section of the Canadian Bar Association;
  • Past Chair, Citizenship and Immigration Section, Canadian Bar Association; Secretary (2006) and Treasurer (2007), Citizenship and Immigration Section, Canadian Bar Association of Ontario;
  • Past Chair, Citizenship & Immigration Section, Canadian Bar Association of Ontario;
  • Executive Committee of the Canadian Bar Association, Citizenship & Immigration Section, 1991 to 2011;
  • Head Lecturer, Immigration Practices and Procedures Course, Seneca College, 1997 to 2010.

Stephen’s expertise includes all areas of Canadian immigration law, specializing in corporate employee transfers, federal skilled worker applications, investor applications, work permits, and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Stephen also leads the Investment and Entrepreneur Department at the firm, which assists experienced business people and high net worth individuals to invest in Canada to obtain Permanent Residence. Stephen also has particular expertise in CUSMA confirmation exemptions, work permit approvals for strategic, expert and key professional employees and high level executives.

Stephen’s clients range from the largest multinational corporations in the world to many start-up and entrepreneurial clients crossing all industries: IT, telecommunications, hospitality, transportation and consulting to name just a few. Stephen travels around the globe to speak to various business organizations and clients regarding Canadian immigration.

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar, 1988
  • University of Windsor, LLB, 1986
  • York University, Toronto, 1983

Affiliations

• Certified Specialist in Immigration Law, The Law Society of Ontario
• Past Chair, Citizenship and Immigration Section, Canadian Bar Association
• Secretary (2006) and Treasurer (2007), Citizenship and Immigration Section, Canadian Bar Association of Ontario
• Past Chair, Citizenship & Immigration Section, Canadian Bar Association of Ontario
• Executive Committee of the Canadian Bar Association, Citizenship & Immigration Section, 1991 to 2011
• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, January 2014 to 2016
• Head Lecturer, Immigration Practices and Procedures Course, Seneca College, 1997 to 2010
• Adjunct Professor, Immigration and Refugee Law, Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario for the academic year 1998/1999
• Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC), 1997 to 2000
• Director, Harmony Movement, (1998-2002)
• Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario
• Director, Canada Employment Relocation Council 2015 – 2020
• Director, SickKids Hospital Foundation
• International Referral Global Member

Involvement

  • Past Chair, Toronto Board of Trade, Mentoring Taskforce
  • Founder and Chairman, The SickKids Connection, Hospital for SickKids Foundation
  • Director, HealthyKids International (2008 to 2010)
  • Director, Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, Sept. 2002 to 2011
  • Executive Committee, David Foster Foundation Gala, 2013
  • Gala Co-Chair, David Foster Foundation, 2015
  • Director, Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation 1995-2002
  • Board Member, Telus Community Board

Awards

  • Listed in the 2022 Canadian Lexpert ® Directory
  • Listed in the 2023 Canadian Lexpert ® Directory
  • Rank by Best Lawyers Canada for Immigration Law, 2006 – 2023
  • Ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide. Ranked as Band 1 Lawyer in the field of Immigration Law 2022
  • Listed in the 2022 Canada Legal 500 guide as the Leading Canadian Immigration Lawyer
  • Listed in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2023
  • Recognized in the Legal 500: Business Immigration Hall of Fame 2023
  • France Canada Chamber of Commerce – Community Engagement Award 2024

Events

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Media and Presentations

Temporary Entry Into The Canadian Labour Market

Temporary Entry into the Canadian Labour Market, provides a well-rounded explanation of the avenues and implications of a foreign national’s temporary entry into the Canadian labour market. Readers will gain a cohesive understanding of work permit categories and requirements, from applications for work authorization to employer compliance and inspections. Practical and key considerations are addressed, answering fundamental questions such as whether someone needs a work permit, how they get it, and what the employer and recipient’s responsibilities are.

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