Category: Coronavirus
Cross Border Business Income Tax Issues Raised by COVID
On May 19, 2020, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released guidance on international income tax issues raised by the COVID-19 crisis and travel restrictions. The exemptions and exceptions ...
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Alberta government considering immigration changes during pandemic: CBC Interviews Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah
Ackah said as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, prospective immigrants are contacting her from China and India. They're interested in buying and running businesses in Canada. ...
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Are Canadian Foreign Workers Entitled to Employment Insurance and CERB Benefits?
Hermie Abraham Are you an immigrant living or working in Canada who has been hurt by the economic fallout? At Ackah Law, we are committed to helping Canadian immigrants and employers ...
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Pivot and Thrive: Guidance for Employers of Foreign Workers and Essential Post-COVID Planning
As Canadian businesses prepare for the end to the COVID lockdown and a gradual return to business, employers with foreign workers have unique considerations and issues to make sure ...
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Immigration and Essential Travel to Canada SUMMARY UPDATE
The definition of "essential travel" for entry to Canada is frustrating many Canadians, permanent residents, foreign students, immigrants, businesses and foreign essential ...
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Pivot and Thrive: Canada Prepares to Get Back to Work
What Can Companies Do NOW To Prepare for Post-Lockdown Business Immigration? Business immigration changed overnight in March due to social distancing and self-quarantine regulations ...
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WATCH: Everything You Need to Know About Being a Foreign Worker During the COVID Pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting temporary foreign workers in a unique way. What happens when a work permit expires during this time? How does a lay-off affect a foreign ...
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What Does the U.S. Suspension of Green Cards Mean to Canada?
On April 22, 2020, United States President Trump signed an Executive Order suspending issuance of green cards (permanent lawful residence) for 60 days due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ...
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