Instructor(s): Michael Battista, Joycna Kang, Nicholas Woodward

Note:  This course satisfies the International/Comparative/Transnational course requirement.

Who gets in? How does Canada classify people as legal vs. non-legal, temporary vs. permanent residents, and immigrants vs. refugees? This course focuses on Canadian legislation, policy and practice regulating entry to Canada and Canadian residence. Canadian law and practice regarding refugee protection will also be covered. Given the endless debate regarding migration issues in Canadian society, students will be encouraged to explore popular conceptions and misconceptions about Canada’s migration laws and practices. Active class participation by students will be an expectation, which will include presentation reports from hearing observations, news reports, and cases. Observation of an immigration or refugee hearing and/or Federal Court judicial review application will also be required.

Evaluation
Will be by a paper (6,250 - 7,500 words) (85%) and class participation comprising attendance and discussion (5%) and presentations of cases, news articles and reports from hearing observations (10%).
Academic year
2024 - 2025

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
3
Hours
2
ICT

Enrolment

Maximum
25

21 JD
4 LLM/SJD/MSL/SJD U

Schedule

Th: 2:10 - 4:00 pm