Borderlines

A podcast for the discussion of Canadian immigration law and policy, although we often delve into other topics. Each episode features 2-3 lawyers, academics, politicians, and stakeholders discussing current migration issues.


Hosted by Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff, two immigration lawyers in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#178 - Constitutional Protections in the Canadian Immigration field

#178 - Constitutional Protections in the Canadian Immigration field

On this episode of the Borderlines podcast, Deanna Okun-Nachoff and guest co-host Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed speak with constitutional law guru Sujit Choudhry. We discuss Choudhry's work on the landmark Bjo...

27 Elo 20251h 1min

#177 - Agents, Fees, and Broken Promises

#177 - Agents, Fees, and Broken Promises

A discussion about Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. v. Basyal, 2025 BCCA 284. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Elo 202544min

#176 - Canadian Immigration in 2027

#176 - Canadian Immigration in 2027

Steven and Deanna dig into two new Government of Canada consultations on immigration policy. The first is on immigration levels planning for 2027 and beyond. The second is on new Express Entry catego...

12 Elo 202554min

#175 - August Crimmigration Updates

#175 - August Crimmigration Updates

We cover recent developments at the intersection of criminal and immigration law. We review significant Supreme Court of Canada decisions, highlight problematic CBSA investigations, discuss judicial e...

5 Elo 20251h 1min

#174 - Bill C-2, Carney's Big Beautiful Border Bill

#174 - Bill C-2, Carney's Big Beautiful Border Bill

We conduct a comprehensive analysis of the immigration implications of Bill C-2, an omnibus bill tabled by the federal government that significantly expands government authority and introduces sweepin...

29 Heinä 20251h 1min

#173 - Bill C-3 - Expanding Canadian Citizenship by Descent

#173 - Bill C-3 - Expanding Canadian Citizenship by Descent

The complexities of Canadian citizenship by descent with immigration lawyers Amandeep Hayer and Lisa Middlemiss.[1:35] What citizenship by descent means. [3:17] Historical and current limitations, inc...

22 Heinä 202551min

[Repost] #43 - An Interview with John McCallum, Canada's Immigration Minister from 2015-2017

[Repost] #43 - An Interview with John McCallum, Canada's Immigration Minister from 2015-2017

This episode is a repost of our interview with John McCallum, Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from November 2015 to January 2017. He passed away on June 15, 2025. A Member of Parliame...

11 Heinä 20251h 6min

#172 - Fast vs. Slow: Immigration's Impact on Canada's Economy & Regions, with Daniel Hiebert

#172 - Fast vs. Slow: Immigration's Impact on Canada's Economy & Regions, with Daniel Hiebert

In this episode, we dive into Dan Hiebert's latest C.D. Howe Institute report on how different immigration rates shape Canada's economic challenges and regional disparities. Key topics include:Aging P...

7 Heinä 20251h 1min

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