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Canadian government investigating 6,500 foreign nationals for immigration fraud

The Canadian government has announced that it is investigating about 6,500 foreign nationals in Canada for suspected immigration fraud. The investigations are targeting 2,100 foreign nationals who are believed to have made false statements to obtain Canadian citizenship and 4,400 foreign nationals who are believed to have made false statements to obtain, or renew, permanent … Continue reading »

Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to anti-terrorism law

Leave to Appeal Granted The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to Mohammed Khawaja to appeal the decision of Ontario Court of Appeal that upheld his conviction for terrorist activity financing and other terrorism-related charges under the 2001 Anti-Terrorism Act.  The Ontario Court of Appeal called Khawaja’s initial 101/2 year sentence “manifestly unfit” and … Continue reading »