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Criminal charges and deportation

By immlawyer

Last week we presented before the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association of Calgary. The critical issue was establishing that a permanent resident sentenced to two years would lose his right to appeal his removal order based on criminality. We also discussed the Khosa decision. By taking the initiative, the defense bar is looking out for all possible ramifications of a criminal conviction. I imagine that immigration and deportation may increasingly be used as a collateral weapon in removing undesirables from Canada. Or in other words, another option for those fighting the escalating gang violence in Calgary.

Full post as published by Canadian Immigration Blawg on March 15, 2009 (boomark / email).