New IRB Report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Minorities in Nigeria
The IRB has recently published a report on April 30, 2019 on The Situation of Sexual and Gender Minorities in Nigeria that involves a...
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Making a refugee claim in Canada based on HIV status
In Canada, persons living with HIV who face stigma and discrimination amounting to persecution can make a refugee claim. Often the level...
Video - Speaking before a Parliamentary Committee
"Adrienne Smith, a Toronto-based immigration lawyer, was in Ottawa to testify on a section of Canada’s immigration act that is...
Toronto is in the top three LGBT-friendly cities worldwide
We are proud to see that Toronto joins Madrid and Amsterdam as the top three LGBT-friendly cities worldwide. "Which is the world's most...
Recent changes in medical inadmissibility
Michael will be speaking at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute 2019 program regarding recent changes in medical inadmissibility....
New report from World Refugee Council highlights Canada
New report from World Refugee Council highlights Canada as a world leader in refugee policies: "New report from World Refugee Council...
Law Society of Ontario Summit
Michael Battista presented with Betsy Kane from Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers at today’s annual Law Society of Ontario Summit
Appeared at the Supreme Court of Canada today
Michael and Adrienne appeared at the Supreme Court of Canada today on behalf of EGALE. Michael argued that the conditions of immigration...
Pablo Irribarra presents
Happening now! Pablo Irribarra presents at the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers conference.
International surrogacy arrangements
Immigration obstacles can also complicate international surrogacy arrangements in Canada. We have helped clients overcome those...
A step backward from equality
This will force many same-sex couples to choose between their job and their relationship. The reality is that same sex-marriage is...
Presentation to Federal Court judges at the Canadian National Judicial Institute
Michael returns to Toronto today after a presentation to Federal Court judges at the Canadian National Judicial Institute....
How can you tell if a refugee is gay?
"How can you tell if a refugee is gay?" is one of the most common questions we see in our practice. This article from The Economist...
Teaching at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Same course, new venue! Michael is excited to begin teaching at the newly created Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
Making a Refugee Claim in Canada – Resources in Spanish
Making a Refugee Claim in Canada – Resources in Spanish For basic information about making a refugee claim in Canada, please find below...
Meeting with Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen
Michael was pleased to represent the Canadian Bar Association in meeting with Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen on August 10th, 2018.
Michael Battista Wins First SPPG Teaching Innovation Award
Congratulations to Michael Battista on winning The Teaching Innovation Award from University of Toronto. To read further about this...
Adrienne Smith receives CBA Award
At its annual conference in Ottawa on April 20-23, Adrienne Smith received the Canadian Bar Association Immigration Section's Founder's...
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