Canadian guide for international truck drivers with criminal records Canada’s international trade depends on trucking, and Canadian trucking requires drivers — a lot more, in fact. By Michael Schwartz
What cannabis users need to know before travelling to Canada Offences involving cannabis can have a serious impact on one’s ability to enter Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Flying Smoothly: A Canadian Guide for International Airline Staff With vaccination campaigns ramping up, and pent-up travellers seeking an outlet, the international airline industry is poised to return to life. By Michael Schwartz
FAQ: Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada Anyone planning to enter Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit may be prohibited from doing so if they have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even minor offences may render a person inadmissible to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Spotlight on Criminal Inadmissibility: What It Is, What It Means, and What To Do About It The ongoing process of vaccinating Canadian and U.S. populations gives hope that the Canada-U.S. border will open for non-essential crossings sometime this summer. It is worthwhile then, to understand criminal inadmissibility, which can affect your trip to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Canadian permanent resident deported due to serious criminality after serving sentence The case of Adina Harms-Barbour illustrates the enormous consequences criminal conduct can have on a permanent resident’s status in Canada, even if they have lived here for most of their lives. By Michael Schwartz
Obtaining a Canadian work permit despite criminality issues Acquiring a Canadian work permit is the goal of many foreign nationals all around the world. However, with strengthened security and enforcement of immigration laws, receiving a work permit in Canada can be difficult for those who are subject to criminal charges. By Stephen Sherman
Canada’s Express Entry system and criminal inadmissibility: What you need to know Express Entry is the system that manages applications for Canada’s three main economic immigration classes – the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the Federal Skilled Trades Class and the Canadian Experience Class. By Stephen Sherman
Six common myths about criminal inadmissibility to Canada There are many common misconceptions when it comes to the issue of criminal inadmissibility to Canada. While entering Canada when you have a criminal record is possible, there are a number of myths that need to be dispelled. By Stephen Sherman