Olha Senyshyn, Lawyer

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Ukrainian and Canadian Lawyer and Notary *Licensed in Ontario and New Brunswick * Specializes in immigration, refugee, and family law
* Founding Partner at CGS LAW in Toronto * Program Lawyer at Pro Bono Ontario

Маєте питання щодо свого імміграційного статусу в Канаді?запрошуємо на безкоштовну онлайн-сесію про Temporary Resident P...
06/18/2026

Маєте питання щодо свого імміграційного статусу в Канаді?
запрошуємо на безкоштовну онлайн-сесію про Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) та регулювання імміграційного статусу.
П'ятниця, 19 червня • 13:00 EST / 14:30 NL time • Microsoft Teams • Безкоштовно
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You're Canadian. Actually, maybe not 🤨 Thousands of people applied for Canadian citizenship certificates after changes t...
06/18/2026

You're Canadian. Actually, maybe not 🤨

Thousands of people applied for Canadian citizenship certificates after changes to Canada's citizenship-by-descent laws last year.

Now, some are being told their certificates have been suspended while the government reassesses their cases.

The recent suspensions highlight the complexity of Canada's citizenship-by-descent reforms. While the 2025 legislative changes expanded citizenship rights for many families born abroad, IRCC is now reviewing some certificates to ensure they were issued correctly. Anyone affected should seek legal advice promptly to understand their rights and available options.

Phone: 416-234-5696, Ext 3
E-mail: [email protected]
W: http://cgslaw.ca/

Refugee Claim Found Ineligible Under Bill C-12?There may be some good news.IRCC has introduced a temporary public policy...
06/16/2026

Refugee Claim Found Ineligible Under Bill C-12?

There may be some good news.

IRCC has introduced a temporary public policy that allows certain individuals whose refugee claims were found ineligible to obtain an open work permit while they remain in Canada.

This policy recognizes that many people affected by the new Bill C-12 provisions continue to live, work, and support their families in Canada while pursuing available legal remedies.

⚠️ However, a work permit does not fix the underlying issue.

If you have received a refugee claim ineligibility decision, you may have only 15 days to commence an Application for Leave and Judicial Review in the Federal Court.

If you or someone you know has been affected by Bill C-12, seek legal advice as soon as possible to understand your rights and available options.

Canada has made constitutional, legal, and humanitarian commitments to people seeking protection. Those commitments do n...
06/15/2026

Canada has made constitutional, legal, and humanitarian commitments to people seeking protection. Those commitments do not disappear simply because Bill C-12 attempts to restrict access to the refugee determination system.

What is happening in the Federal Court right now is about more than legal procedure. It is about whether Canada will uphold the principles it claims to stand for: fairness, due process, and meaningful access to protection for those who need it.

The individuals we represent are not seeking special treatment. They are asking for a fair opportunity to be heard, to present their claims, and to have their need for protection assessed on its merits.

We will continue advocating for our clients and challenging measures that deny vulnerable individuals access to Canada's refugee protection system.

If you or someone you know has received a refugee claim ineligibility decision under the new Bill C-12 provisions, seek legal advice immediately. The deadline to commence an Application for Leave and Judicial Review in the Federal Court is only 15 days from the date the decision is received.

Time matters. Legal advice early can make all the difference.

06/14/2026

Bill C-12: Нові правила для біженців у Канаді та оскарження у Федеральному суді

З 26 березня 2026 року в Канаді діють нові правила, які можуть зробити заяву на статус біженця неприйнятною (ineligible) для розгляду.

Нові положення можуть стосуватися:
🔹 осіб, які перебували в Канаді понад 1 рік до подання refugee claim;
🔹 осіб, які в’їхали до Канади зі США між офіційними пунктами пропуску.

Закон застосовується ретроспективно до заяв, поданих з 3 червня 2025 року, і потенційно впливає на понад 28 000 людей.

Багато заявників вже отримують Procedural Fairness Letters від IRCC. Якщо ви отримали такий лист або фінальне рішення про неприйнятність (ineligibility), важливо діяти швидко.

⚠️ Рішення про неприйнятність НЕ означає, що вам відмовили у статусі біженця по суті.

⏳ Таке рішення можна оскаржувати у Федеральному суді. Строк для подання Judicial Review зазвичай становить лише 15 днів з моменту отримання рішення.

По всій Канаді вже триває координація судових справ щодо конституційності нових положень Bill C-12. Якщо ці оскарження будуть успішними, неприйнятні справи можуть бути повернуті на розгляд Refugee Protection Division.

Кожна справа є унікальною. Якщо ви отримали лист або рішення від IRCC щодо Bill C-12, зверніться за юридичною консультацією якомога швидше.

📞 Безкоштовна юридична інформація українською мовою:
Canadian Legal Support for Ukrainians (CLSU)
1-877-873-7875
Щосереди

06/14/2026

Bill C-12 - New rules for refugee claimants in Canada

Canada has long been regarded as a country that takes its refugee protection obligations seriously. But changes introduced through Bill C-12 have quietly closed the door to the refugee determination system for a growing number of people seeking protection.

The new provisions — amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act — render certain claimants ineligible to have their cases heard by the Refugee Protection Division. For many, this means no hearing, no opportunity to present their circumstances, and no meaningful path to safety in Canada.

We believe these provisions raise serious constitutional questions: about procedural fairness, about the right to life, liberty and security of the person under s.7 of the Charter, about equality under s.15, and about the protections enshrined in the Bill of Rights.

These are not technical arguments. They go to the heart of what Canada owes to people who arrive here in fear.

More to come on what we're doing about it.

06/14/2026

This week, we filed Applications for Leave and Judicial Review in the Federal Court on behalf of five refugee claimants who were found ineligible to access Canada's refugee determination system under the new Bill C-12 provisions that came into force in March 2026.

Behind each file is a person who came to Canada seeking safety, navigated an unfamiliar legal system, and was ultimately told that their refugee claim would not be heard.

Our applications challenge the constitutional validity of these provisions. We argue that the legislation infringes fundamental rights and denies individuals a meaningful opportunity to have their protection needs fairly assessed.

If you receive a refugee claim ineligibility decision, you have only 15 days to commence an Application for Leave and Judicial Review in the Federal Court. It is important to obtain legal advice as soon as possible to understand your rights and available options.

IRCC проводить громадські консультації щодо Плану рівнів імміграції Канади на 2027–2029 роки. Саме зараз уряд збирає дум...
06/13/2026

IRCC проводить громадські консультації щодо Плану рівнів імміграції Канади на 2027–2029 роки. Саме зараз уряд збирає думки людей, які можуть вплинути на майбутні імміграційні програми та пріоритети.

Для української громади це можливість нагадати про потребу в окремому шляху до постійного резидентства для українців, які прибули до Канади за програмою CUAET та вже інтегрувалися в канадське суспільство.

⏳ Опитування відкрите до 14 червня 2026 року.

#УкраїнціВКанаді #ІмміграціяКанада

Planning to get married in Ontario, but were previously divorced in another country? 💍🏛️In Ontario, you cannot simply pr...
05/13/2026

Planning to get married in Ontario, but were previously divorced in another country? 💍🏛️

In Ontario, you cannot simply present your foreign divorce certificate to obtain a new marriage license. You are legally required to provide an official Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter from an Ontario lawyer to the Registrar General. ⚖️

Without this letter, your wedding plans could face unexpected delays and legal hurdles. At CGS Law, we specialize in making this process fast, reliable, and stress-free so you can focus on your big day.

Our team has extensive experience handling cases from a wide range of countries, including Egypt, Iran, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and the USA.

How it works:
✅ We review your foreign divorce documents.
✅ We prepare the formal opinion letter recognized by Ontario authorities.
✅ You receive the peace of mind that your special day is legally secure.

Don't let paperwork stand in the way of your new beginning.

📩 Take action now: Send us an email at [email protected] to get started.

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233/2275 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Toronto, ON
M8V3Y3

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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