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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
Okanagan Shred Sessions Presented by FH&P Lawyers: Building Community Through Freestyle Skiing
January 16, 2025 Join FH&P Lawyers and Freestyle BC for the Okanagan Shred Sessions—a regional freestyle skiing series promoting community, safety, and competition. Supported by FH&P Lawyers, these events provide young…
Canada’s Immigration Hot Topics: Study Permits, Work Programs, and Pathways to Residency
December 09, 2024 Partners Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill, joined by Paralegal Carly Perryman, discuss Canada’s Immigration Hot Topics. This discussion explores Study Permits, Work Programs, and Pathways to Residency.
Lam Vs Law Estate Case: The Importance of Estate Planning
November 06, 2024 Partners Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill, joined by Associate Kevin Cheung, dissect the Law vs. Lam Estate case. This discussion explores fairness in wills, cultural influences on asset division, and estate…
Legal Articles
Reviewing New Federal Regulations for Foreign Buyer Ban
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…
FH&P Lawyers Successful in Helping Clients Recover Disputed Land
January 11, 2023 FH&P lawyers Clay Williams and Wendy Cheung recently represented landowners in the BC Supreme Court to successfully recover a portion of their land.
5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have A Will
January 04, 2023 Still looking for a New Year’s resolution? Consider making a will — or updating your will — and taking the time for estate planning. FH&P Associate Jen Schreurs shares 5 reasons why everyone should have…
Navigating Canada’s New Foreign Buyer Ban
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.
Rules to Remember for Online Giveaways
November 21, 2022 The holiday season is a great time for contests and giveaways, which can be a valuable marketing tool for businesses, but organizers must comply with rules and regulations.
Can Technology Solve IRCC Backlog
November 14, 2022 Backlog, delay, and slow processing times, are becoming synonymous with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Physical Presence Requirement of an Employer in British Columbia under the BCPNP
November 03, 2022 The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals interested in immigration and settling in their respective locations.
Know Before You Co-sign
October 27, 2022 You have the best intentions, but co-signing could lead to family or tax consequences, know before you sign
Self-Employment under the Express Entry System
October 26, 2022 Self-employed individuals may not qualify for the Express Entry System's Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or Canadian Experience Class programs.
