Global News: Robert Pickton Parole
Rob Dhanu, former Crown Criminal Prosecutor and one of the founder’s of the prominent BC firm, Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, was recently featured on Global News BC. He was asked…
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Rob Dhanu: A Legal Voice in the Midst of B.C.’s Bail Reform Debate
Introduction: A Legal Expert’s Perspective on Bail Reform Rob Dhanu (KC), a seasoned criminal defense lawyer and former federal Crown prosecutor, has emerged as a prominent voice in the ongoing…
News Release: Michelle O’Bonsawin becomes First Indigenous Judge Appointed to Supreme Court
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Ontario judge Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada, making her the first Indigenous person to sit on the country’s highest bench. A…
News Release: B.C. ending immigration detention arrangement with CBSA, citing human rights
British Columbia is ending an arrangement with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres, saying it doesn’t align with its stance on human rights.…
News release: Supreme Court decides that “Stealthing” constitutes sexual assault
CBC News covered a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in regards to “stealthing.” “Stealthing” refers to the non-consensual removal of, or non-consensual failure to use, a condom…
IRCC News Release: Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada
March 30, 2022—Ottawa—Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to welcome Ukrainians and their families and to provide a safe haven while the war continues in their home country. But their…
Abbotsford seniors fighting $11K+ in border fines issued during Nooksack flood emergency
“Where was the dignity? It makes no sense to me.” – Uphar Dhaliwal, representing couple facing over $11,000 in fines from Canadian Border Services for crossing the border during a…
Travel Restrictions Update – How to Travel to Canada from India & Pakistan
On April 22, 2021, the government of Canada suspended flights from India and Pakistan as a precaution to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Transport Canada detailed the flight suspension in…
PGWP Holders Eligible for New Open Work Permit
International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for…
Karima Baloch, Pakistani human rights activist, found dead in Toronto
A dissident Pakistani human rights activist living in exile in Canada has been found dead in Toronto after going missing. Karima Baloch, 37, was granted asylum in Canada in 2016 after her…