With the passage of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) the impact of criminality in immigration cases intensified and almost eight years later we are still learning to what extent. This paper will discuss points of intersection between criminal and immigration law principles and serve as a practical reference point for dealing with issues arising in this context.
This treatment highlights the severe consequences that may potentially result from a conviction generally but in particular offences under the IRPA and the Minister’s increasing determination to prosecute such offences.
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About the Author
Mario D. Bellissimo, Bellissimo Law Group (Ormston, Bellissimo, Rotenberg).