In regulations pre-published this week, the Canadian government has announced that it will eliminate the 180 day deadline for Convention refugees and protected persons to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This deadline has previously resulted in great hardship for refugees who cannot afford the $550 per person application fee. This is a welcome change which refugee advocates in Canada have urged upon the government for years.

Here is a summary of Michael's recent presentation at the Law Society of Upper Canada's annual Pride panel discussion:

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