Q & A: Motor Vehicle Accidents
March 3, 2020
I’ve been in an accident – What now?
Q: What are the first steps that I should take, after the accident occurs?
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Canada’s Express Entry Economic Immigration System: CRS Points Thresholds Remain High in 2020
February 28, 2020
One of the ways that an immigrant to Canada may become a Canadian permanent resident is to apply
Congratulations to our new Partners!
January 8, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Shaun Wetmore, Celine Begin and Chris Dawson have joined the partnership. Welcome!
Congratulations Terry McEvoy and Shirley Gee
November 20, 2019
McCuaig Desrochers LLP would like to congratulate our colleagues Terry McEvoy and Shirley Gee of the firm McEvoy Gee on their retirement. We are honoured that Terry and Shirley have placed their trust in us, by referring their clients to McCuaig Desrochers LLP. We look forward to working with their clients on both the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Thank you Frank!
September 17, 2019
McCuaig Desrochers LLP would like to take a moment to thank our very own Frank Friesacher for his services acting as President for the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch for the 2018/2019 year. We appreciate your time and dedication to representing the Alberta Branch of the CBA throughout our province and nationally, as well as your commitment to advocating for the legal profession and access to justice for all Albertans. https://www.cba-alberta.org/Who-We-Are/Governance/President-Executive
Major Change on the Horizon: Family Property Act
August 21, 2019
McCuaig Desrochers LLP wants to alert you to upcoming amendments to the Matrimonial Property Act. These Amendments substantially change the property rights of people living in Alberta that are Married or in Common Law Couples. As of January 1, 2020, the Family Property Act will be in force in Alberta. How do these changes affect division of property at the end of a relationship? The most notable change is that Common Law Couples will be entitled to the same property
Congratulations Patrick!
August 19, 2019
We are proud to announce that Patrick Coones has been Admitted to the Bar and welcome him as an Associate. To view Patrick’s bio please click here.
Congratulations Travis!
August 14, 2019
We are proud to announce that Travis Yachimec has been Admitted to the Bar and welcome him as an Associate with the firm. Please see Travis’s full bio here.
New Pilot Programs for Caregivers
August 13, 2019
On June 18, 2019, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched two new five-year pilot programs for eligible caregivers. The new programs are intended to make it easier for caregivers to change employers, bring their immediate families to Canada, and apply for permanent residence after obtaining two years of qualifying work experience in Canada. The previous programs, Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs, ended on June 18, 2019. If you have already applied under one
Cannabis and Your Immigration Status – Risks for Non-Canadians
July 9, 2019
On October 17, 2018, recreational use of cannabis (marijuana) became legal in Canada. The Cannabis Act came into force then, and now governs usage, cultivation, possession and trafficking in cannabis. It is very important to understand that only cannabis purchased or cultivated legally per the rules and restrictions found in the Act is considered legal. Any cannabis purchased outside of a properly regulated store (or online store), or grown at home without following the proper restrictions, is still considered “illicit”
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