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Melissa Elizabeth Eberly, Associate at Gibson Tanner Rabin LLP., explains that The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized the Tort of Intimate Partner Violence and in doing so, the Court recognized that patterns of coercive and controlling behavior within intimate partner relationships cause a unique form of harm to survivors, and that survivors are entitled to damages for that harm.

Canadian law has specific rules around when a foreign divorce will be recognized – and whether you divorce is recognized can have important consequences ....

Canada’s immigration system is undergoing another round of significant updates in 2026, and these changes will shape how newcomers apply, work, reunite with family, and plan for longterm settlement.

This post is intended to highlight some of the considerations an individual in the U.S. considering making a refugee claim in Canada must prepare for

Bill C-2, titled the “Strong Borders Act,” seeks to introduce significant changes which, if passed, will impact people in all status groups in Canada, particularly those most vulnerable. . .. Read more

IRCC included targets for international students and temporary foreign workers in the 2025-2027 Levels Plan. .. Read more

Important changes to open work permit (OWP) eligibility for family members of foreign workers and international students in Canada. This post primarily focuses on recent changes to open work permits for spouses of foreign workers.

I was always looking for ways to keep my mum’s memory and spirit alive. I decided to channel my grief into my passion by creating a floral workshop for my friends and family to arrange flowers from my garden and other local growers with the purpose of raising money for charity.

Melissa Elizabeth Eberly, immigration and family lawyer with Gibson Piazza Anders, explains that there have been several caregiver programs over the years and that a new one has been announced, and more details will follow in the new year.

TD Bank offers a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) to help you save for your children's future education in a tax-efficient way.

Due to concerns about fake letters of acceptance, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now requires Designated Learning Institutions to verify the letters of acceptance submitted by study permit applicants. The biggest change is the cap on the number of study permit applications that IRCC will approve this year and in coming years.

Melissa Elizabeth Eberly, immigration and family lawyer with Gibson Piazza Anders, discusses upcoming changes to the Citizenship Act concerning Lost Canadians.