Canada’s Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Program allows international students who have completed an eligible study...
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Claire MacLean
Claire MacLean is a Senior Associate Lawyer with Green and Spiegel LLP in Toronto.
Featured Article – Canadian Affairs
Senior Associate, Claire MacLean shared her insights with Canadian Affairs on IRCC's efforts to incorporate automation...
Improving Foreign Worker Protections at the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
On May 28th, 2025 the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of...
Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots: IRCC Confirms March 31, 2025 Intake Date for Workers in Canada
On February 26, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released further details of the Home Care Worker...
Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots Open January 31, 2025
The Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot opens January 31, 2025 and is aimed to improve retention in rural and francophone communities.
Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots to Launch March 31, 2025
On January 24, 2025 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated their website indicating plans for the highly...
March 19, 2025: New Deadline to Remedy Second Generation Limitation on Citizenship by Descent
A new deadline of March 19, 2025, has been set to remedy the second generation limitation on citizenship by descent.
FAQs on Canadian Citizenship Act Amendments (Bill C-71)
Since the introduction of Bill C-71, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024), in the House of Commons, many individuals have raised questions about qualifying under the new rules. Green and Spiegel LLP understands these concerns and hopes to help clarify what to expect from Bill C-71.
Canada’s Caregiver Programs: Expectations and Questions for the Future
Expectations and questions for the future of Canada’s new Caregiver Program, enabling Canadian employers to hire foreign national Caregivers from abroad.
New Pilot Programs to Support Caregivers and Canadian Families
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new, enhanced pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, aiming to increase access to caregivers for children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
IRCC Proposes Pathway Toward Citizenship for Lost Canadians Under Bill C-71
New legislation proposes the introduction of a Substantial Connection test in order for Canadian parents born abroad, who acquired citizenship by descent, to pass their citizenship to their children or adopted children born abroad.
Love is in the Air – Canada’s Family Class Sponsorship Regime
If you are pursuing a spousal sponsorship application, understanding the program requirements is critical to ensure a successful application.