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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.
Legal Podcast Episodes
FH&P Lawyers Talk Freestyle BC’s Okanagan Shred Sessions: Kid and Youth Programs, Clubs, and Future Pathways
February 19, 2026 Learn how Freestyle BC’s Okanagan Shred Sessions are simplifying youth skiing. Explore freestyle disciplines, judging, and local club pathways in this episode of Law Talk with FH&P Lawyers.
Travel Insurance Denials: How Medical Records Can Affect Your Claim and What to Do Next
January 23, 2026 Travel insurance denied? Learn how medical records can affect travel insurance claims in BC. FH&P Lawyers explains common denial reasons, how to respond, and steps to resolve coverage disputes today.
Incorporation 101: When It Makes Sense to Incorporate Your Business
December 30, 2025 Learn when to incorporate in British Columbia. FH&P Lawyers explains tax advantages, liability protection, holding companies, corporate records, shares, and shareholders' agreements for Okanagan business…
Legal Articles
Immigration Status in Criminal Sentencing
March 11, 2026 Canadian sentencing law permits judges to consider immigration consequences as collateral factors, if sentences remain proportionate and within accepted ranges, supporting individualized justice for all.
What the 2026 U.S. Travel Ban Expansion Means for Canadians With Criminal Records
February 17, 2026 The 2026 U.S. travel ban expansion introduces stricter biometric screening, increasing border scrutiny. Canadians with criminal records face higher inadmissibility risks and should consider U.S. Entry…
When a CRA Audit Turns Into a Tax Dispute: Early Warning Signs for Canadian Businesses
February 13, 2026 CRA audits can quietly evolve into tax disputes. Recognizing early warning signs helps Canadian businesses protect leverage, manage risk strategically, and strengthen future litigation positi
The Jay Treaty: U.S. Immigration Benefits for Indigenous and First Nations Individuals
January 19, 2026 The Jay Treaty grants eligible Indigenous and First Nations individuals born in Canada the right to enter, live, and work in the U.S. without a visa, with specific documentation required.
U.S. Implements $250 Entry Fee Effective October 1, 2025: What Canadians, Permanent Residents, and Foreign Workers Should Know About the New Border Change I FH&P Lawyers
December 09, 2025 This blog outlines the new U.S. $250 Visa Integrity Fee effective October 1, 2025, explaining who must pay it, exemptions, and how the change impacts Canadians and other visa-required travelers.
Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
September 09, 2025 The Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream offers international graduates a pathway to permanent residence by starting or purchasing a business in Alberta, fostering innovation, job creation, and long-term…
Estate Disputes Are on the Rise
May 01, 2025 With estate litigation on the rise, FH&P Lawyers explains why disputes happen, how courts respond, and what families can do now to protect their legacy and avoid conflict.
Canada Announces More Changes to Temporary Resident Programs Affecting International Students and Temporary Foreign Workers
October 03, 2024 New immigration measures include reduced study permit intake and stricter work permit eligibility for spouses, aiming to address unemployment and labour market needs.
Claiming Convention Refugee Status in Canada – A Case Summary
February 28, 2024 A person can seek "Convention Refugee" status in Canada if they are afraid of persecution in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political…
