The Need for a Simplified Economic Permanent Residence Program for CUAET Visa Holders 

In an interview published by Global News on March 30th 2024, Lev shares his perspective on the end of the CUAET program and advocates for the creation of a simplified economic permanent residence pathway for CUAET visa holders. There are currently over 200,000 CUAET visa holders in Canada. Lev argues that without such a pathway, CUAET visa holders (many of whom are defacto refugees), will be forced to submit humanitarian and compassionate applications, which will result in the creation of yet another backlog and significant processing delays. 

Lev Shares His Thoughts on Quebec’s Political Posturing Regarding Refugee Limits 

The Premier of Quebec has requested additional powers for the province when it comes to control over immigration. Lev spoke with CTV and broke down the political tension between the Federal Government and Quebec, advocating for broader dialogue between the Federal Government, the Provinces, and other stakeholders. 

Lev Speaks to CTV News About Lost Canadians and Bill C-71 Which Could Provide Canadian Citizenship by Descent

On May 23rd Lev joined CTV News on air to discuss Bill C-71 (Lost Canadians) which was tabled after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found the second-generation citizenship cut-off rule unconstitutional, in December 2023. The legislation proposes introducing a substantial connection test for Canadian parents born abroad (who previously acquired citizenship by descent) to pass their citizenship to their children or adopted children born abroad. This test requires the Canadian parent to demonstrate that they have accumulated at least 1,095 days in Canada, before the birth or adoption of their child. If met, the child would be eligible to apply for a grant of citizenship. 

Donald Trump’s inadmissibility to Canada

With Donald Trump becoming the first American president to be convicted of a felony, he technically becomes inadmissible to Canada under section 36 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Lev joined CTV news on May 31st to discuss the implications of this ruling and what it means for diplomatic visits should Trump be re-elected this fall, and the possibility of an exemption granted by the federal government.