# immigration law (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover immigration law. Page: Feed: --- ## [#227 - LMIA Exemption Code C-20, “Papers Please” and IRGC Conscripts](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/227-lmia-exemption-code-c-20-papers-please-and-irgc-conscrip) _2026-08-18 · Borderlines_ We discuss three recent developments: IRCC’s abrupt addition and removal of new requirements for C20 reciprocal-employment work permits; CBSA officers checking the immigration status of participants at a Calgary protest, with 12 people identified as potentially inadmissible; and The hundreds of procedural fairness letters being sent to former IRGC conscripts who may now face inadmissibility… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a8339086e5b5bfda68ac884/media.mp3) ## [#226 - Can Parliament Block Judicial Review? With Paul Daly and Sujit Choudhry](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/226-can-parliament-block-judicial-review-with-paul-daly-and) _2026-08-11 · Borderlines_ Can Parliament prevent courts from reviewing the decisions of administrative tribunals? In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in Democracy Watch v. Canada (Attorney General), 2026 SCC 28. The case arose after Democracy Watch sought judicial review of the Ethics Commissioner’s finding that former prime minister Justin Trudeau had not violated the Conflict of… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a7a1851efa771345a9789dd/media.mp3) ## [#225 - How "sustainable" is IRCC's lauded "return to sustainable immigration levels"?](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/225-how-sustainable-is-irccs-lauded-return-to-sustainable-im) _2026-08-05 · Borderlines_ Canada says it is returning immigration to “sustainable levels.” But what does sustainability actually mean? And sustainable for whom? Deanna Okun-Nachoff is joined by immigration lawyer Will Tao, founder of Heron Law Offices, to discuss how artificial intelligence, automated triage and rapidly changing policies are reshaping Canadian immigration decision-making. They examine: • Whether AI is… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a7285b2919aaf5974bda146/media.mp3) ## [Night Swim Full Episode : July 26, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/Night-Swim-Full-Episode--July-26--2026-e3mn0f1) _2026-07-29 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Welcome back to Night Swim Podcast! 🌊This episode is packed with some of the biggest conversations in swimming right now.🏊 Topics in this episode:Timecodes0:00 - Intro5:02 - The New Sports Camera Rules Explained25:00 - Australia's New Swim Contracts: Too Late or Game-Changer?33:55 - Gary Hall Jr.'s Gambling Idea Has Swimming Fans Furious43:07 - The CSL's $1 Million Gamble Could Change Swimming… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/123486113/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F428841172-44100-2-b80b5f9d540aa.mp3) ## [#224 - Stealth Rule Changes: PGWPs, Iranian Work Permits & Fairness](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/224-stealth-rule-changes-pgwps-iranian-work-permits-fairness) _2026-07-27 · Borderlines_ What happens when IRCC changes the rules after someone has already made major life decisions? Or even submitted their application? We start with recent Post-Graduation Work Permit refusals involving graduates of non-credit programs. Students enrolled in programs that had previously resulted in PGWPs, only for IRCC’s website to be updated in June 2026 to state that non-credit programs, other than… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a677cc6ad2617d1d58e0bd5/media.mp3) ## [#223 - Climate Refugees and The Welcome Table](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/223-climate-refugees-and-the-welcome-table) _2026-07-22 · Borderlines_ Filmmaker Josh Fox joins Borderlines to discuss his new HBO documentary, The Welcome Table, and the growing displacement of people around the world because of climate change. Josh Fox is an Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker best known for Gasland, which helped bring international attention to fracking. In The Welcome Table, he travels through communities affected by fires,… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a60fd0c562e3ad8868ab06a/media.mp3) ## [#222 - LMIA Wage Thresholds Rise](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/222-lmia-wage-thresholds-rise) _2026-07-14 · Borderlines_ Service Canada has increased the wage thresholds that determine whether an LMIA is classified as high wage or low wage. While the numbers may appear modest, the practical consequences are significant. We explain why many employers in Vancouver and other high-unemployment regions may now be unable to obtain low-wage LMIAs, how the changes affect international graduates on post-graduation work… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a56652b70c881d75cf76496/media.mp3) ## [#221 - IRCC Surrendering Citizenship Certificates](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/221-ircc-surrendering-citizenship-certificates) _2026-06-29 · Borderlines_ Recorded June 24, 2026. IRCC has thrown Canadian citizenship by descent into chaos. After thousands of people received Canadian citizenship certificates under Bill C-3, some were suddenly told to surrender them, only for many to receive follow-up letters days later saying their certificates had been "revalidated." Meanwhile, Immigration Minister Lena Diab has confirmed that new Bill C-3… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a3d251fd760508ebafed40a/media.mp3) ## [#220 - Inside IRCC: Answers to Representatives’ Emails #2](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/inside-ircc-answers-to-representatives-emails-2) _2026-06-22 · Borderlines_ We break down several IRCC e-mail responses to representatives that answer questions by immigration lawyers and consultants. Questions include: Can foreign remote work performed while living in Canada count toward Express Entry? Does someone who applies for a new work permit before their Post-Graduation Work Permit expires have maintained status? In Start-Up Visa applications, do all essential… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a36a229e88c52614e5aea17/media.mp3) ## [#219 - Should I Stay or Should I Go? Temporary Residents Face Tough Choices](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/219-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-temporary-residents-face-to) _2026-06-08 · Borderlines_ 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. 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… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a242fef4330c50bd3970787/media.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BG2EtFGyZcQZ) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [#218 - Supreme Court Recognizes Intimate Partner Violence Tort](https://shows.acast.com/659f464c3f69070017409684/episodes/218-supreme-court-recognizes-intimate-partner-violence-tort) _2026-05-27 · Borderlines_ 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. We discuss how the Court addressed coercive control, financial abuse, isolation, surveillance, intimidation, and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/659f464c3f69070017409684/e/6a16edbc30535b3e186d8630/media.mp3) ## [Quantum Leaps in Swimming: Remembering Hall of Fame Coach Don Swartz](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/Quantum-Leaps-in-Swimming-Remembering-Hall-of-Fame-Coach-Don-Swartz-e3erk3q) _2026-02-09 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ In this powerful, insightful conversation, Brett Hawke sits down with legendary Hall of Fame coach Don Swartz to revisit his groundbreaking 1983 ASCA talk on "The Quantum Leap," cycle training innovations from the 1970s, the mental side of peak performance, flow states, declaration of intent, and empowering swimmers to achieve beyond their imaginations. Don shares stories from coaching Rick DeMont… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/115248698/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-9%2F417759669-44100-2-f0349db2ddd96.mp3) ## [#420 Andrii Govorov on Enhanced Games, Olympic TUE's, & the Future of Sport](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/420-Andrii-Govorov-on-Enhanced-Games--Olympic-TUEs---the-Future-of-Sport-e33mb1p) _2025-06-02 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Andrii Govorov sits down to discuss the decision that has shocked the swimming world—his alignment with the Enhanced Games. The Ukrainian sprint icon shares his motivation for joining the movement, critiques the current Olympic system, opens up about personal struggles during wartime, and outlines his vision for a fairer, more transparent, and athlete-focused future in sports. Become a part of the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/103541241/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-2%2F401422484-44100-2-65f0ccb8b1189.mp3) ## [Sprinters Rule the World: 50's of Stroke Added to LA 2028 Olympic Games](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/Sprinters-Rule-the-World-50s-of-Stroke-Added-to-LA-2028-Olympic-Games-e31dpt6) _2025-04-11 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ The 50 Fly, the 50 Back, and the 50 Breast have been added to the LA 2028 Olympic Games. SPRINT REVOLUTION: Become a part of the⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 24 New Workouts Each Month✓ Online Educational Seminar✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Monthhttps://sprintrevolution.net/⁠SWIMNERD:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/101164390/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-11%2F398237435-44100-2-e699560ef78f3.mp3) ## [#419 Be a Dog, Not a Puppy: Lessons from Coach Sabrina Parr](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/419-Be-a-Dog--Not-a-Puppy-Lessons-from-Coach-Sabrina-Parr-e2vv7pj) _2025-03-11 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Sabrina Parr is not your average coach. With a relentless focus on discipline, mental toughness, and accountability, she’s challenging the way her athletes train and think about their own potential. She has a no-nonsense approach to coaching and she pushes athletes beyond their limits to discover what they’re truly capable of. “Well, thank you for receiving it in the way that I was trying to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/99638515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-10%2F396302204-44100-2-ccf7b2c6a05d9.mp3) ## [#418 How Emma Igelström is Helping to Transform Swimming in Saudi Arabia](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/418-How-Emma-Igelstrom-is-Helping-to-Transform-Swimming-in-Saudi-Arabia-e2vmaqu) _2025-03-04 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Emma Igelström never expected to find herself in Saudi Arabia, pioneering swimming programs in a country where female competition only began three years ago. But the former world champion breaststroker and the first woman to ever break 30 seconds in the 50 SCM Breaststroke, has always been drawn to challenges. “I went into those clubs, I saw the pool is empty. I mean, there was no people in the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/99346718/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-4%2F395935370-44100-2-59765e3a04c76.mp3) ## [#417 French Sprinter Marie Wattel on Injury, Olympic Pressure, & Her Move to ASU](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/417-French-Sprinter-Marie-Wattel-on-Injury--Olympic-Pressure---Her-Move-to-ASU-e2v9v12) _2025-02-24 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Marie Wattel , a French Olympian and world-class sprinter, opens up about the challenges she faced in the past year, including a devastating knee injury during her Olympic preparation. She discusses the mental and physical toll of chasing perfection, her decision to move to the States to train at Arizona State University (ASU) under Herbie Behm , and her fresh perspective on competition, swimming,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/98941410/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-24%2F395433184-44100-2-41bceaae3a47e.mp3) ## [#416 The Swimmer's Doc: Injury Prevention Strategies and Performance Enhancement](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/416-The-Swimmers-Doc-Injury-Prevention-Strategies-and-Performance-Enhancement-e2tetqa) _2025-01-15 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Dr. Harrell focuses on the common injuries swimmers face, particularly shoulder issues, and emphasizes the importance of proper strength training, mobility work, and understanding individual biomechanics to prevent and address these issues. She stresses the importance of maintaining a long and healthy swimming career by mastering basic principles like proper hydration, nutrition, and recovery… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/97006858/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-13%2F393022974-44100-2-7e36be8cf88c7.mp3) ## [#415 Artificial Intelligence in Swimming with Jonty Skinner & Kirk Grand](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/415-Artificial-Intelligence-in-Swimming-with-Jonty-Skinner--Kirk-Grand-e2t8rel) _2025-01-09 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Jonty Skinner and Kirk Grant explore the potential of AI in enhancing swimming performance. They examine how AI could revolutionize various aspects of the sport, from training analysis and biomechanics to athlete mindset and recovery. The conversation highlights the need for comprehensive data collection and organization to effectively leverage AI's capabilities. Furthermore, they discuss the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/96807829/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-9%2F392775341-44100-2-735bf99314049.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MtImxoxzgNtN) _2025-01-09 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [#414 Ash Delaney talks Power Racks, Gym Work, Backstroke Technique, 50's in LA, and Kyle Chalmers 100 Free](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hawke/episodes/414-Ash-Delaney-talks-Power-Racks--Gym-Work--Backstroke-Technique--50s-in-LA--and-Kyle-Chalmers-100-Free-e2sqcfm) _2024-12-30 · Brett Hawke · Inside with Brett Hawke_ Ash Delaney shares his journey from competing in the Beijing Olympics to shaping the careers of some of Australia's top swimmers today, including insights on his coaching philosophy, the evolution of sprint training, and his pivotal role in guiding athletes like Kyle Chalmers and Isaac Cooper. Become a part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Get access to our growing… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1367295c/podcast/play/96333750/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-28%2F392188100-44100-2-c1957f1588bd2.mp3)