Canada has taken a hard stance against drunk and drugged driving in recent years. Many provinces have passed increasingly strict laws with harsh penalties for drunk – or otherwise impaired – driving, in an attempt to curb the rise in impaired...
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A path for foreign nationals to visit their Canadian (grand)children
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jun 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The decision to immigrate can be life changing. It can bring about dramatic benefits – but also some challenges. Maybe you married a Canadian citizen, or perhaps you moved to Canada for work. While you may love the new life you’ve established here, the...
Obtaining student visas can be challenging for certain countries
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Prospective students from all over the globe apply to Canadian colleges and universities each year in the hopes of studying abroad. However, due to stringent Canadian immigration laws, obtaining a student visa has become challenging, frustrating and altogether...
Better Protections for Foreign Workers
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Concerns have been raised about wages, living conditions and the general treatment of foreign workers when they arrive in Canada. However, British Columbia aims to curb these difficulties with the passing of Bill 48.This bill, known as the Temporary Foreign Worker...
Do I need to be married to sponsor my partner?
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Apr 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The short answer is no. But the long answer is, you need to be eligible to become a sponsor, and then your partner needs to qualify to be sponsored.According to the Government of Canada website, you may be able to sponsor your partner as long as you meet certain...
Car vs. bicycle accidents can have devastating consequences
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jul 26, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents
The fact that bicyclists have none of the protection vehicle drivers have makes them extremely vulnerable on British Columbia roads. Even with wearing helmets, victims of bicycle accidents can suffer catastrophic or even fatal injuries when struck by cars....
Increased car accident costs and rates concerning for ICBC
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jul 18, 2018 | Car Accidents
According to recent statistics from ICBC, car accident rates in British Columbia are at an all time high. The numbers have prompted the release of an online tool, the Drive Smart Refresher Test, aimed at helping people refresh their knowledge of car safety and avoid a...
Keeping pets loose in vehicle can increase car accident risk
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jul 12, 2018 | Car Accidents
Whether it's an occasional trip to the vet or a daily drive together, most people travel with their pets in the car from time to time. However, many do not take the correct precautions to avoid a car accident when travelling with an animal....
Are you a Canada Day drunk driving accident victim?
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jul 2, 2018 | Car Accidents
The arrival of summer, along with the Canada Day long weekend likely brought celebratory moods to many people in British Columbia. Because this typically goes along with alcohol use, the police teamed up with ICBC ahead of the weekend to enhance enforcement of...
Car accident prompts warning about summer and motorcycles
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jun 27, 2018 | Car Accidents
A Burnaby RCMP statement used a recent crash as an example to remind motorists to take care on the roads. It says the warmer weather in British Columbia encourages bikers to get their motorcycles out after months of storage. It also warns that both motorcyclists and...
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