Borderlines
Claim This Podcastby Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff
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<p>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.</p><br><p>Hosted by <a href="https://larlee.com/lawyers/steven-meurrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steven Meurrens</a> and <a href="https://www.mccrealaw.ca/the-team/deanna-okun-nachoff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deanna Okun-Nachoff</a>, two immigration lawyers in Vancouver, British Columbia.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
7/14/2016
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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
#219 - Should I Stay or Should I Go? Temporary Residents Face Tough Choices
<p>Canada's immigration system is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. Refusal rates are rising, processing is slowing, and pathways that seemed viable just a few years ago are disappearing.</p><br><p>In this episode, Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff discuss the realities facing temporary residents who are running out of options. They explore what happens when work permit applications are refused, why international students are being caught in technical traps, and how applicants should think about the difficult decision of whether to continue fighting to stay in Canada or prepare to leave.</p><br><p>The discussion covers:</p><br><p>• Canada's immigration slowdown and shrinking pathways to permanent residence</p><p>• Post-Graduation Work Permit refusals and language test issues</p><p>• Judicial reviews, reconsideration requests, and restoration applications</p><p>• The human and financial costs of challenging immigration refusals</p><p>• How lawyers assess whether a case is worth pursuing</p><p>• The controversy surrounding so-called "dummy applications" and maintained status</p><br><p>Audience questions answered include: </p><p>• Can a procedural fairness issue affect an ongoing security screening?</p><p>• Are interim measure applications finally moving out of the Program Support Unit?</p><p>• Are words like "support" and "assist" hurting Express Entry work experience claims?</p><p>• Will IRCC tighten French-language immigration pathways as more applicants learn French for category-based draws?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 27, 2026
#218 - Supreme Court Recognizes Intimate Partner Violence Tort
<p>In this episode of Borderlines, Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff are joined by immigration lawyer, mediator, and former Canadian Bar Association Chair Kamaljit Lehal to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision recognizing a new tort of intimate partner violence.</p><br><p>We discuss how the Court addressed coercive control, financial abuse, isolation, surveillance, intimidation, and psychological manipulation within intimate relationships, and why the majority concluded that existing legal remedies were insufficient to fully capture the realities of family violence.</p><br><p>Topics discussed include the Supreme Court of Canada’s recognition of a new tort of intimate partner violence, coercion and control, the differing views between the majority and dissenting judges, how courts assess damages in family violence cases, trauma-informed approaches in legal proceedings.</p><br><p>The decision is Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 20, 2026
#217 - Duress and Criminal Inadmissibility: A Major Federal Court of Appeal Decision
<p>We break down a major new Federal Court of Appeal decision on criminal inadmissibility, duress, and refugee protection in Canadian immigration law. The case is Rodriguez Anzola v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration).</p><br><p>The discussion explores whether individuals convicted abroad can still seek protection in Canada when the underlying criminal conduct occurred under coercion, threats, or fear for their lives. </p><br><p>Topics discussed include:</p><br><p>how criminal equivalency works in Canadian immigration law;</p><p>the role of duress in inadmissibility proceedings;</p><p>the Federal Court of Appeal’s comments on fairness, humanitarian principles, and public safety; growing judicial pushback against overly broad interpretations of inadmissibility law;</p><p>organized crime, IRGC-related arguments, and security inadmissibility;</p><p>unusual foreign convictions that have triggered inadmissibility findings in Canada; and</p><p>broader concerns about proportionality, plea bargains, and moral culpability in immigration law.</p><br><p>The episode also includes audience questions on citizenship by descent, study permits, and the future direction of Canadian immigration policy.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Borderlines?
<p>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.</p><br><p>Hosted by <a href="https://larlee.com/lawyers/steven-meurrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steven Meurrens</a> and <a href="https://www.mccrealaw.ca/the-team/deanna-okun-nachoff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deanna Okun-Nachoff</a>, two immigration lawyers in Vancouver, British Columbia.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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