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April 17, 2023 Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, recaps the latest Canadian Immigration news, ranging from Express Entry Draw updates to Post-Graduation Work Permit extensions as well as a potential strike that could cause processing delays.
March 24, 2023 Family members of Temporary Foreign Workers may now be eligible for work permits thanks to recent changes within Immigration Canada to meet the country’s ongoing labour demands. Jasmine Somal, an FH&P Associate practising Immigration Law, reviews the changes and who can now apply for an open work permit in 2023.
March 10, 2023 High scores for the Express Entry Skills Immigration program may be alarming or discouraging, causing dismay and hopelessness based on the level of competition. Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, provides an analysis of why the scores are so high and how candidates can increase their chances of earning a high score to secure permanent residency in Canada.
February 17, 2023 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has approved a new English Language Test that will be officially accepted later this year. Jasmine Somal, an FH&P Associate practicing Immigration Law, provides an overview of the new test and who will be eligible to take it when applying for Canadian immigration.
January 27, 2023 A recent Express Entry draw indicates that Canada intends to invite more skilled immigrants this year than in previous years. Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, explains that process and the increased opportunity from the latest draw.
January 17, 2023 Now that the calendar has changed to 2023, the Canada wide Foreign Buyer Ban has come into effect.
January 13, 2023 The Foreign Buyer Ban is now in effect in Canada and the federal regulations have been released to further clarify the exemptions. Associate Jasmine Somal and Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, review those regulations and provide an update on those impacted by the new Ban.
December 12, 2022 This new ban begins on January 1, 2023 for residential and commercial properties, how will this affect you?
December 06, 2022 Associate Jasmine Somal explains the new Foreign Buyer Ban in Canada, including the known exceptions, and how FH&P Lawyers can help navigate this evolving market.
At FH&P Lawyers we are proud and passionate members of the Okanagan serving and contributing meaningfully to the community in which we live, work & play. As a Firm, we aim to add value to our employees, and the local community, through our involvement with community and charity groups, corporate sponsorship, time investment of our people on Boards and Committees; and through participation at various “Community Days”.
May 03, 2023 FH&P Lawyers LLP are once again finalists for several Best Of Awards in Kelowna and Penticton, including Best Law Firm in both Okanagan cities.
December 30, 2022 FH&P is ready to ring in the New Year but not before looking back on a successful 2022 that saw the firm win a Business of the Year award while continuing to grow throughout the Okanagan.
December 07, 2022 Create your gingerbread house, upload a photo of it to Facebook or Instagram and you could win BIG!
November 23, 2022 FH&P is a returning donor for the Season of Giving Calendar and is stepping up their game with a fun World Cup contest to provide additional support for this annual Kelowna fundraiser that benefits the KGH Foundation and the Child Advocacy Centre.
Our lawyers lend their expertise and knowledge in the blog posts below. They will keep you up to date and informed on the latest news and information centered around legal matters close to home and across the country.
May 23, 2023 Episode 58 of the Law Talk Podcast with Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill delves into the logistics and legalities surrounding duplexes and two-house properties, including concerns and misconceptions over non-conforming stratas with regards to common property.
May 16, 2023 Startups looking to build a strong foundation for their business should strongly consider incorporating a company early on, which offers a number of important benefits.
May 09, 2023 Episode 57 of the Law Talk Podcast with Clay Williams features FH&P Associate Brett McClelland discussing the evolution of criminal record checks, how they work, when and why they are necessary, and what might now show up due to recent changes in the results and reporting process.
May 01, 2023 Social media influencers have become incredibly popular as a new means of marketing to the masses. But companies and influencers need to play by a new set of rules and regulations with regards to disclosure. Ava Aslani provides an overview on what influencers and businesses need to know before embarking on endorsements or engaging in paid promotion.
April 25, 2023 Episode 56 of the Law Talk Podcast with Clay Williams & Tanvir Gill discusses the necessity of shareholders’ agreements in business and why it is best to be proactive in protecting your investment.
April 17, 2023 Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, recaps the latest Canadian Immigration news, ranging from Express Entry Draw updates to Post-Graduation Work Permit extensions as well as a potential strike that could cause processing delays.
April 14, 2023 Going from startup founder to employer can be a big step. And hiring employees is not a process to be taken lightly. FH&P Associate Ava Aslani provides an overview of Employment Law basics for startups, including the employment standards in BC and other key legal aspects you need to know.
April 11, 2023 Episode 55 of the Law Talk Podcast features FH&P Partner Nancy Ling co-hosting with Clay Williams to discuss the merits and ramifications of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses in British Columbia, including enforceability of employment agreements within the courts.
April 03, 2023 Maintaining a minute book is essential and an integral part of managing your company. Without that corporate records book, several issues can arise - ranging from government audits to shareholder disagreements to the potential dissolving of your company by the BC Registry. Ava Aslani highly recommends trusting a lawyer to ensure your minute book is in order for all types of filings.
March 30, 2023 FH&P’s legal team is growing again with the addition of Russell Tse. Russell conducts a solicitor’s practice, providing services to his clients in the areas including, but not limited to, residential and commercial Real Estate, First Nations Land Development, Corporate and Commercial, Wills, and Estate Administration.