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Borderlines

Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff

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A podcast for the discussion of Canadian immigration law and policy, although we often delve into other topics. Each episode features 2-3 lawyers, academics, politicians, and stakeholders discussing current migration issues. Hosted by Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff, two immigration lawyers in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Geeky Nerd Podcast

Modern Mythos Network

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Join screenwriter and filmmaker Nick Kizina, as he discusses with friends, collaborators, and even strangers, every episode about what they are nerdy and/or passionate about, and how those interests shape who they are as people.
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The Galapagos Islands are famous for inspiring Charles Darwin to form his Theory of Evolution based on the biodiversity he'd observed there. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of his "On the origin of species", and the unspoilt islands still fascinate researchers. Some of the plants and animals that live here are found nowhere else on Earth. Today that biodiversity is under threat from an increasing population, tourism and invasive non-native species. The video tracks o ...
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Intro – Hi, my names Kyle Aitken and this is a short documentary about the problems of Cyber Security at work. Interview 1 – Hello my names Neil Martin, I don’t know wither that’s the first thing I shouldn’t be saying, given the fact were talking about security. But since you don’t know where I am or where I live, we should be ok at that level. I work as an internet and security specialist, em, I work in mainly the financial sector, but also in various other business areas. Em, I specialize ...
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We’re excited to have our first guest on Suits and Boots Legal Talk this week! Matt Madison from Madison & Co. Realty joins Luke Martin to discuss the current real estate market and rental properties. So light up the tiki torch, sit back, and relax for this luau-themed episode. Remember to like and subscribe to our channel to never miss a future ep…
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In today’s episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk, we are highlighting our bilingual staff. Join Mr. Davidson and he talks with Erika Gonzalez and Laura Argudo-Colindres about their roles in the office and how they are ready to help clients regardless of whether they speak English or Spanish. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss a future epi…
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Petra Molnar is a lawyer and anthropologist specializing in migration and human rights. We discuss her recent book, The Walls Have Eyes Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Topics include the use of technology at borders, surveillance, the role of the private sector, the border industrial complex, Palantir and other companies,…
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Join us as Luke Martin and Scott Copeland discuss the hot topic of Eminent Domain and specifically how appraisers impact the process. Do you think the offer you received doesn’t truly reflect the value of your property? Can you get a different appraiser involved? Find out these answers and more in this episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk. If you …
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Mikal Skuterud is a Professor at the University of Waterloo. We discuss the impact of immigration on housing prices, foreign workers, lumping Francophone migration objectives under economic immigration, international graduates facing barriers to immigrating and more. Mikal's previous appearance on Borderlines can be downloaded here. The former immi…
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Join us in this episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk as Luke Martin and Kolin Funk dive into what is a trust and should you have one? They discuss the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts and whether having property in a trust takes away your ability to use items in the trust. Make sure to like and subscribe so you never miss a futu…
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Canada's Federal Court is conducting a review of its rules. We discuss some of the proposals, which include letting consultants do judicial review, an upcomming pilot project to simplify judicial reviews, whether filing fees should be increased, ways to reduce the number of judicial reviews, and more. Cheryl Robinson is an immigration lawyer in Ont…
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“Somebody stole my tractor.”- Luke Martin No, really, someone really did steal Luke’s tractor last week. We are changing gears this week as Luke and Kolin discuss what happened and the steps Luke took as a victim. They also discuss things to consider if you have tractors, trailers, lawnmowers, etc. Tune in today for tips and suggestions to help pro…
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Frances Mahon is a criminal defense lawyer in Vancouver at Pender Litigation. Connie Campbell is an immigration lawyer at Edelmann & Co. We discuss the law of prostitution / sex worker in Canada in the criminal context, restrictions on foreign nationals finding employment in industries such as massage parlours and strip clubs and whether foreign na…
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You’re driving down the road after leaving the party where you had been drinking and look in your rearview mirror to see blue lights flashing… What do you do now? Join Luke Martin and Daryl G. Davidson, Sr. in today’s episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk as they discuss what you should do when you are pulled over and charged with a DWI. What facto…
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Lev Abramovich is a Canadian immigration lawyer in Toronto. We discuss ongoing security screening delays at IRCC, particularly for Chinese and Iranian nationals, mandamus applications, the expanded definition of espionage in Canadian immigration law, and how recently legislation to combat foreign interference in Canada may further hinder access to …
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Martin Levine was a Visa Officer and Analyst at Citizenship and Immigration Canada from 1978 - 2009. He then worked as a contract employee as an ATIP Analyst for numerous federal departments. He previously appeared on Episode #108. We discuss locally engaged staff, reconsideration requests, recording visa office interviews, IRCC office politics, vi…
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Do you have property that you are interested in doing a rent to own option on? Are there ways to protect yourself from liabilities due to new statutes? Join Luke Martin and Scott Copeland in today’s episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk as they discuss whether a rent to own contract is a good idea or if there is something different you should consi…
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Kyla Lee is a criminal defense lawyer at Acumen Law and the host of the Driving Law podcast. In this episode Kyla answers dozens of questions about common driving offenses, including impaired driving and dangerous driving. Topics include how these offenses work, roadside prohibitions vs. criminal charges, defenses to impaired driving charges, distr…
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This episode is a historical deep dive on Order in Council PC 1911-1324, an Order in Council from 1911 which stated that for a period of one year black people would not be permitted to immigrate in Canada because the Canadian government deemed them unsuitable to Canada's climate. I am re-uploading the episode to fix some audio issues and also to ad…
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Join Mr. Luke Martin and Mr. Kolin Funk on the next episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk as they discuss how real estate is impacted during the estate administration process. They answer many of the frequently asked questions regarding this process including who can sell the property, do you have to sell the property, is probate required, who has …
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Martin Levine was a Visa Officer and Analyst at Citizenship and Immigration Canada from 1978 - 2009. He then worked as a contract employee as an ATIP Analyst for numerous federal departments. This episode is like reading the results of an Access to Information Act on how IRCC works, and then asking questions of the person who wrote it. We discuss t…
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This is the second instalment (Part 1 is Episode #105 in this mini-series on Trauma-Informed Lawyering. In this segment, Deanna's own clinical counsellor, Dr. Deborrah Dunne discusses in more depth: a) vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue; b) the importance of self-care in running a trauma-informed practice; b) strategies for identifying trauma …
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Sharalyn Jordan (Associate Professor in Counselling Psychology and Equity Studies in Education at Simon Fraser University, and chair of the Rainbow Refugee society in Vancouver BC), and Dr. Deborrah Dunne, clinical counsellor. Our guests take us through a "Trauma 101" style overview of PTSD, C-PTSD and the neurobi…
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It seems to be happening more and more every day... Your phone rings and the caller on the other end is the “Prince of Dubai” and he is in dire need of financial assistance. Or the caller tells you that they are on their way to your house to arrest you unless you pay so much money. What do you do?? Join us in the next episode of Suits and Boots Leg…
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Samuel Hyman is a Vancouver lawyer with one of the more well known practices in Canadian customs law. We dive into Canadian customs law for individuals, examining the procedures and rights that Canadians have at the border around the seizure of goods, the imposition of administrative monetary penalties and loss of NEXUS. We discuss the consequences…
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It's a topic we don't want to discuss, but death is inevitable. Join us in today's episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk as we discuss how to prepare for this event and why you should be preparing even if you are only 18. Preparing for this event may be difficult to do, but it will be greatly beneficial to those you leave behind and we’re here to h…
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This episode originally ran on October 5, 2021. Carl Brault worked for almost twenty years at the Canada Border Services Agency. His roles included Border Services Officer, Intelligence Analyst and Inland Enforcement Officer. He currently provides consultation services to authorized immigration representatives and can be reached at cb-advisingservi…
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So you are thinking about buying or selling a home or property… what do you do now? Join Mr. Luke Martin in today’s episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk as he discusses the ins and outs of real estate transactions. He covers what to expect during the closing process, some frequently asked questions, and why you need an attorney. Make sure to like …
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In this episode, we are joined by Gerald Chan, a privacy and criminal defense lawyer from Stockwood's LLP. We discuss several significant cases and topics within the realm of privacy law and its intersection with Canadian immigration law. Gerald's paper on text message privacy can be found here. Specific cases include: R. v. Bykovets, 2024 SCC 6 (w…
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Mr. David Benbow and Mr. Kolin Funk join Mr. Luke Martin in today’s episode to discuss how to preserve assets. Have you ever wondered if the nursing home going to take your mom or dad’s property? We will discuss how to prepare for the future, how Medicaid recoups money, who needs to plan, and why you need to speak with an attorney. Make sure to lik…
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A. Connie Campbell is a lawyer at Edelmann & Co. We discuss inadmissibility for organized crime and answer a question about whether we think that law societies should screen lawyers for Islamophobia or anti-Palestinian sentiments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Corey Clamp worked at Citizenship and Immigration Canada from 2003-2008. His roles included working as a Litigation Management Analyst in Ottawa, several supervisory roles at the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi and as a Senior Immigration Officer at the Canadian visa office in Ho Chi Minh City. We discuss Corey's immigration career, the impor…
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Deanna and Steven discuss the partial visa reimposition on Mexican nationals, the cancellation of Mexican eTAs, IRCC procedures for cancelling visas in general and the Supreme Court granting leave in Pepa. We also answer a listener question, which is whether Canadian visa officials should screen prospective immigrants for antisemitism. Hosted on Ac…
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In today’s episode, Mr. Kolin Funk joins Mr. Luke Martin to discuss what Estate Administration is and how our office can help assist you when you are faced with the loss of a loved one. We know this is a very sensitive and emotional situation and we are here to help you navigate the sometimes complex nature of estate administration. What is Estate …
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What do you do when the state wants to put a highway through the family farm? Join us as we discuss what to do when you are notified that your property is being impacted by eminent domain. Can you fight the eminent domain process? Do you have to take their initial offer? What are the benefits of having an attorney? Tune in to learn more about this …
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This episode is a repost of episode 35, which has been our most listened to podcast episode to date. It was recorded on 27 January 2020. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov, 2019 SCC 65 was a landmark 2019 Supreme Court of Canada decision in which the Supreme Court of Canada outlined a new framework for the standard of revie…
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Just why is he the Boots of Suits and Boots Legal Talk? Mr. Luke Martin and Mr. Daryl Davidson take some time to discuss more about who Mr. Martin is and how his initial career in heating and air lead him to pursue law school. You’ll also get to hear more about why he chose to return and practice law in Iredell, Alexander, and surrounding counties.…
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How did Mickey Mouse influence him? What does Arnold Palmer have to do with him becoming an attorney? Why should you reach out to him for your estate planning needs and questions? Find out more on the latest episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk when Mr. Kolin Funk joins Mr. Luke Martin to discuss more about who he is and the areas of law he practi…
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Amandeep Hayer is the founder of Hayer Law, a Vancouver immigration law firm. The Express Entry points requirement is currently higher than it has ever been. In this episode we discuss when they are likely to decrease. We also discuss a recent Ontario court decision which struck down Canada's two generation limit on citizenship by descent. Finally,…
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He’s a chemist, reverend, and musician who found his way to law school and is now an attorney. Get to know more about Scott Copeland in our latest episode of Suits and Boots Legal Talk and why he wants to help you when you receive an eminent domain notification. Remember to like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel and podcast so you never miss out…
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Warda Shazadi Meighen is an immigration lawyer in Toronto and the founder of Landings Law. Canadian immigration legislation states that adoptions that can lead to immigration must create a legal parent-child relationship and sever the pre-existing legal parent-child relationship.Many Islamic countries have adoption, or guardianship, regimes based o…
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He’s found a train in the jungle without tracks, fought for his country in a foxhole, founded a successful law practice, fought for veterans across the country to get coverage they needed, fought for a multitude of clients over the decades, has a passion for baseball, and the list just keeps on going. Who is he? He is David Benbow. In this episode …
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Jamie Chai Yun Liew is a Professor at the University of Ottawa and the author of Ghost Citizens - Decolonial Apparitions of Stateless, Foreign and Wayward Figures in Law. In this episode we discuss statelessness, which is when someone does not have citizenship in any country because of the operation of law. We discuss how people can become stateles…
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Tune in to learn more about one of the Suits of Suits and Boots on this podcast. In this episode, you will get the chance to get to know more about Mr. Bowtie himself, Daryl G. Davidson Sr. So kick back and relax while you learn more about why Mr. Davidson pursued a legal career and some highlights from his time as an attorney.…
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Will Tao is a Canadian immigration and the founder of Heron Law Office. In January 2024 Justice Crampton, the Chief Justice of the Federal Court released a decision where he ruled that what constitutes “espionage” in Canadian immigration law must evolve “as hostile state actors increasingly make use of non-traditional methods to obtain sensitive in…
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Douglas Judson is a lawyer in Ontario who practices in litigation. He can be found on Twitter @dwjudson In this episode, we are taking a break from immigration and discussing defamation law, which is the law around communications about a person that tends to hurt their reputation. We are focusing on one of the defenses to defamation lawsuits, which…
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Pantea Jafari is lead counsel at Jafari Law, which she opened in 2012. In this episode, we discuss IRCC's response to the crisis in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Details of the program that is the subject of our discussion can be found on IRCC's website at canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/israel-west-bank-gaza-2023/canada-tr…
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Robin Seligman is the founder of Seligman Law, an immigration law firm in Toronto. In this episode we discuss Canada's business immigration programs, including a history of the Immigrant Investor Program and Entrepreneur Program, the current Start-Up Visa Program, and difficulties that entrepreneurs face in coming to Canada to start businesses. Hos…
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Michael Greene, K.C. is an immigration lawyer in Calgary. He served as the National Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship & Immigration Section in 2000-2001. He is representing Jaskirat Singh Sidhu in his immigration and deportation matters. We discuss the Federal Court decision in Sidhu v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Prepared…
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This episode is a repost of episode 56. We discuss issues involving the deportation of long term permanent residents for criminality.5:45 - What are the grounds for deporting a permanent resident for criminality?13:00 - How does the appeal process work?17:00 - What are the factors in deportation.19:00 - An overview of the history of the law involvi…
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