In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn speaks with Patrick McFawn, Principal Consultant and Genealogist at Vexillum Global, about citizenship by descent and the family records that can help establish a claim.Patrick explains
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Episode 100: International Trade Law Customs Tariffs and Cross Border Business with Deanna Clark
In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn speaks with Deanna Clark, Founder and Managing Lawyer of Clark Esposito Law Firm, about international trade, customs compliance and the legal challenges businesses face when operating
Why Newcomers to Alberta Should Have an Estate Plan… Especially If You Own Property Here
Guest Blog Post by Preyanka Prasad, Wills and Estates Lawyer of VanderLeek LawMoving to Canada often means building a new life for your family. If you are a foreign worker, permanent resident, or newcomer who is not yet a Canadian
Alberta law society names Allison Jandura, Joe Byram as Viscount Bennett Scholarship awardees
Jandura has practised at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, Byram at Nerland Lindsey in Calgary
Gowling partner and ex-Calgary Stampeder Greg Peterson will be inducted into Football Hall of Fame
The lawyer and ex-professional sportsman reflects on a life juggling two very different careers
University of Calgary law faculty appoints Haley Hrymak as first-ever experiential learning director
She spearheads clinical programs and the Student Legal Assistance initiative
Alberta Fugitives Arrested in Ontario in Alleged $5M Investor Scam
Two Alberta fugitives wanted on Canada-wide warrants since 2021 have been arrested in Ontario in connection with an alleged investor fraud involving nearly $5 million.
RCMP say Fernando Honorate de Silva Fagundes, 70, and Emilia Alas-As Elansin, 44, were taken
Calgary Fraud Convictions Upheld as Secret Commission Conviction Overturned
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld Jeffrey Ber’s fraud convictions but overturned his conviction for accepting a secret commission. Ber had been sentenced to seven years in prison after using millions of dollars of client funds to purchase high-risk
Arrest Made After Calgary Bank Fraud Scheme Cost Victim $12,500
Calgary police say an arrest has been made after a bank fraud scheme allegedly cost a victim $12,500. Police say the victim was contacted by someone claiming to be from BMO’s fraud investigations department and was convinced to provide PIN
Real Estate Rendezvous – A Webinar with Don R. Campbell
Please enjoy this recording of a dynamic, insightful webinar featuring two titans of the industry: Don R. Campbell and Barry C. McGuire. Get ready to dive deep into the current state of the real estate market with these seasoned experts