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"An obligation to give reasons might prompt human decision makers to supplement algorithmic processes with contrived estimations about how an algorithm might have weighed a set of factors, even if the actual algorithmic process is programmatically unknowable.
"An obligation to give reasons might prompt human decision makers to supplement algorithmic processes with contrived estimations about how an algorithm might have weighed a set of factors, even if the actual algorithmic process is programmatically unknowable.
It strikes me as a potentially serious breach of basic fairness to intentionally provide the subjects of decisions manufactured explanations of an outcome affecting their interests."
Michael Lang Reviewing Algorithmic Decision Making in Administrative Law (2021) #cdnimm #Chinook
Michael Lang Reviewing Algorithmic Decision Making in Administrative Law (2021) #cdnimm #Chinook
Link here: Michael Lang, Reviewing Algorithmic Decision Making in Administrative Law, 2021 26-2 Lex Electronica 195, 2021 CanLIIDocs 2276, <canlii.ca/t/tcbx>, retrieved on 2022-08-25
Ocran is not over. This validates a lot of what we were thinking when we did that first podcast (cc: @ZeynabZiaie @ljansdan).
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"Statistics on the use of indicators and word flags are not tracked globally, though the information if present on individual applications would appear in notes in GCMS."
Not really - if it "shows up" only as a redaction for Applicants but can be seen by IRCC/DOJ in litigation.
Not really - if it "shows up" only as a redaction for Applicants but can be seen by IRCC/DOJ in litigation.
Also, the fact it is not tracked globally is likely because each Visa Office is given it's own autonomy to do it's own thing - something that will clash with creating a centralized AI-based decision-making system.
I cannot wait to 'drop' in my next IC, my analysis that the client will likely be 'dropped out' due to their previous refusal history.
risk indicators (cc: @KoltunAndrew)
Very interesting, I always considered age-discrimination in context of Express Entry, where points are lost.
There's a special eAPP Tier 1 for Iran for 60 plus (60 year old+ applicants) supported by bulk approvals.
Likely exists at other VOs also.
cc: @ClarkKazak
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There's a special eAPP Tier 1 for Iran for 60 plus (60 year old+ applicants) supported by bulk approvals.
Likely exists at other VOs also.
cc: @ClarkKazak
#cdnimm
I think one of the challenges Artificial Intelligence (AI) faces is that every Visa Office has it's own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules. If we really go to a unbiased future (my data scientist colleague think its feasible), you can't have different rules running.
@Jafari_Law @ZeynabZiaie I know you both do a bunch of Iranian work. Might be helpful!
Rich immigrants who moved to #Vancouver through Quebec's back-door investor program now own, on avg, $4.6m worth of housing. But they're only paying taxes on annual incomes of a paltry $100k. A gov.-enabled scam. Via @GoldinYVR, #vanre #vanpoli #cdnpoli theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/va…
2/ @Ayan604 says the system is failing new immigrants who’ve arrived to work and settle, if it also allows new immigrants who are here (simply) because they are wealthy and have an appetite for real estate investment. #vanre #torontorealestate #onpoli #Cdnimm #bcpoli #vanpoli
3 / And what's more ... Quebec gets 10 times more than B.C. and Ontario to settle immigrants. #ICYMI #BCpoli #Cdnimm #cdnpolitics #onpoli #abpoli #qcpoli #immigration.
vancouversun.com/business/dougl…
vancouversun.com/business/dougl…
🧵 I'm seeing a lot of disturbing tweets and frankly false info on #refugee #law. First, let's be clear. There will be refugees from #Ukraine. We should all protect them. A refugee is a refugee. An imperial power has invaded.
Professional Update: This is my last week in the Prime Ministers Office & in the 🇨🇦 Government.
As a Kid from #Scarborough, my 16 year old self would not have dreamed this 👇🏽
As a Kid from #Scarborough, my 16 year old self would not have dreamed this 👇🏽
I wouldn't say my journey is unique. But here is my story of a young brown kid who wasn't sure if he would graduate high school to working in the highest office & whose love for serving people & 🇨🇦 grew.
A few reflections & many people to thank 🙏🏽.
A few reflections & many people to thank 🙏🏽.
Born to immigrant parents 🇮🇳🇧🇧🇬🇧 in the diverse neighbourhoods of #ThorncliffePark & #Scarborough there were moments growing up my life could have taken a different path.
A postal code shouldn't determine access to opportunity & success, but it remains the reality for many.
A postal code shouldn't determine access to opportunity & success, but it remains the reality for many.
Stay tuned for a Twitter takeover by @ktoughill talking about her cover story on immigration for the May edition of @thewalrus: thewalrus.ca/how-immigratio… 1/14
Hi everyone! I’m @ktoughill, here to tell you the story behind my article on how immigration really works. Meet Yiyun, who lived with my family as an international student. She was the inspiration for this piece. 2/14
For those who insist that we're in some post-racial dream world, here's exhibit 1 - how visa office in Ghana requests the *exact* same documents requested by a visa office in the U.K.
London: if you do not send documents in time it could delay your application.
#cdnimm #racism
London: if you do not send documents in time it could delay your application.
#cdnimm #racism
Ghana: we're going to throw a procedural fairness letter and a request letter together and warn you about s.16 IRPA right away. Note for non-immi folks: this is a way to fast-track a refusal + open up misrep. #cdnimm #racism
Also Ghana: you better answer truthfully or we will refuse you. The word 'refusal' shows up four times in the letter and 'truthful' twice.
Again for non-#cdnimm folks: can refuse a sponsorship on s.16 for not providing docs and s.40 for misrep. Usually a PFL sent IF concerns.
Again for non-#cdnimm folks: can refuse a sponsorship on s.16 for not providing docs and s.40 for misrep. Usually a PFL sent IF concerns.
Interesting. We presented on the changes which seemed to suggest visitor record were not going to be issued to accompanying dependents of international students. Now it's changed again and frankly - it's back to the confusion on what helping to establish in Canada means.
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CBSA instructions link in the PDIs is broken (cc: @CitImmCanada) but if it were linked correctly you need to go to this link as the actual questionnaire doesn't differentiate between international students/family of international student. travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/t…
#cdnimm #intled
#cdnimm #intled
Starting new thread for the Respondents in #STCA #law case. Stellar legal team with submissions starting with Andrew Brouwer a seasoned #cdnimm #refugee lawyer.
In anticipation of the #STCA Safe Third Country Agreement Appeal starting, this is the decision under review at the Fed CA. Fed Ct fd STCA violated s 7 #Charter rights of ref claimants
I'll be tweeting intermittently with comments.
#refugees #cdnimm #law
decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decision…
I'll be tweeting intermittently with comments.
#refugees #cdnimm #law
decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decision…
If ur curious, the #STCA Safe Third Country Agreement is still in force. The Fed CA refused to grant a stay to suspend the agreement till the appeal is resolved even tho arguable irreparable harm re Fed Ct fd #Charter violations
#refugees #cdnimm #law
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#refugees #cdnimm #law
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As well, even tho there are a multitude of intersectional issues relating to the #STCA Safe Third Country Ag, 13 orgs thru 6 intervener applications were denied participation in the hearing at Fed CA. #cdnimm #refugees #law
decisions.fca-caf.gc.ca/fca-caf/decisi…
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1/9 We’re sharing a series of recommendations from WES Ambassador @tundeTASH: Online resources and #eLearning courses #intlstudents and #newcomers to Canada can benefit from.
2/9 International students who would like to continue the application process for admission to #highered can now take the #IELTS Academic test online whilst in-person IELTS testing is suspended.
Learn more: bit.ly/2CREZok #intlstudents
Learn more: bit.ly/2CREZok #intlstudents
3/9 As #COVID19 disrupted physical operations, many settlement organizations are delivering services to #newcomers by phone, email, or video conference. You may be able to get pre-arrival services in your home country before you move. Learn more: cic.gc.ca/english/newcom…
About to start: “Arrival Cities and Neighbourhood Traps”
The webinar is being recorded and will be posted afterwards.
“The momentous events of today are playing out in neighbourhoods,” says @DougSaunders. “Although people at that level [including municipal] do not have the authority or resources to deal with them.”
I can not imagine ANY OTHER INDUSTRY where a worker is asked to continue to go to work while COVID positive (asymptomatic or not) - this is NOT because migrant workers are essential workers, but rather that their labour is essential, and their lives are not. #sdoh #COVID19
We have had three deaths from #COVID19 of migrant workers in Ontario - all three are men from Mexico. One farm had almost 200 cases. Workers have described sharing a shower with up to 40 ppl, and being sent back to work after being swabbed. #sdoh #cdnimm cbc.ca/news/canada/lo…
Want to know how systemic racism works? Delve into Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - a program that brings migrants, mostly Latinx and Black men from Mexico and the Caribbean to pick our fruits and vegetables.
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… #sdoh #cdnpoli
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… #sdoh #cdnpoli
The workers live in cramped quarters working inhumane hours with little worker protections, often reporting fear of raising concerns - for an inside look, I highly recommend the documentary Migrant Dreams by @minsooklee - tvo.org/video/document… #cdnhealth #cdnpoli #sdoh
TOMORROW: Join us in 17 cities across Canada to call on @JustinTrudeau @HonAhmedHussen to 1. Respect international obligations, 2. Stop denying #HealthcareForMigrants, 3. Compensate Nell Toussaint for harms incurred #cdnhealth #meded #medtwitter #cdnimm
Info on actions in each city:
VANCOUVER, BC – bit.ly/2UrRVVq
EDMONTON, AB – bit.ly/2sZtGCm
SASKATOON, SK – bit.ly/2UrSLl2
WINNIPEG, MB – University of Manitoba, 744 Bannatyne Avenue
MISSISSAUGA, ON – bit.ly/2GrnOK9 #HealthCareForMigrants
VANCOUVER, BC – bit.ly/2UrRVVq
EDMONTON, AB – bit.ly/2sZtGCm
SASKATOON, SK – bit.ly/2UrSLl2
WINNIPEG, MB – University of Manitoba, 744 Bannatyne Avenue
MISSISSAUGA, ON – bit.ly/2GrnOK9 #HealthCareForMigrants
BRAMPTON, ON – bit.ly/2GrnOK9
HAMILTON, ON – bit.ly/2HKc5sf
TORONTO, ON – bit.ly/2CY9hlw
SCARBOROUGH, ON – bit.ly/2WpWGAC
OTTAWA, ON – bit.ly/2Sgg9Ve
SUDBURY, ON – live-tweeting only
#HealthcareForMigrants
HAMILTON, ON – bit.ly/2HKc5sf
TORONTO, ON – bit.ly/2CY9hlw
SCARBOROUGH, ON – bit.ly/2WpWGAC
OTTAWA, ON – bit.ly/2Sgg9Ve
SUDBURY, ON – live-tweeting only
#HealthcareForMigrants
BREAKING: 1500 members of Canada’s Health community including @CMA_Docs @OntariosDoctors call on Federal Govt to respond to UN decision condemning denial of healthcare to migrants. See letter: healthcareformigrants.com #onpoli #cdnpoli #cdnhealth #cdnimm #medtwitter #meded
UN ruled that that in the case of Nell Toussaint (pictured here), Canada has violated its international obligation to provide the right to life. Nell has endured severe negative health consequences due to being denied care. /2 #cdnhealth #cdnpoli
Congrats to all the new international students who are starting their studies across the 96 Canadian universities today.
As an foreign student, If you are considering starting your studies in Canada in Fall term (September) 2019, the time to start applying for admission is now!
As an foreign student, If you are considering starting your studies in Canada in Fall term (September) 2019, the time to start applying for admission is now!
Application for Fall-term admission open in September and run until Jan/Feb/Mar of the resumption year in most schools. Then admission decisions are made by March/April/May, leaving students with 4-6 months to sort out their Visa before the September resumption #ImmigrationCorner
Just as Canada is now a choice destination for skilled immigrants, the country is also attracting an increasing number of international students from abroad, including students from neighboring United States of America. Details here bit.ly/2sQnKhK #StudyInCanada #cdnimm
We have successfully completed the FREE Express Entry Assessment for candidates who provided their information through our assessment form last week.
Kindly check your emails (including spam folders) for our reports & recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you to Canada!
Kindly check your emails (including spam folders) for our reports & recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you to Canada!
To be eligible for our FREE Express Entry Assessment, your language test score must be available and your Education Credential Assessment (ECA) completed or already in progress.
If you meet the two requirements above kindly provide us your information at bit.ly/2MqlSSm
If you meet the two requirements above kindly provide us your information at bit.ly/2MqlSSm
If you have General questions, send us a DM or contact us through email (support@thinkcanadavisa.ca).
Our premium services are also available for those who require personalized support. You can contact us to speak directly with an advisor. Thank you! #CdnImm #ImmigrationCorner
Our premium services are also available for those who require personalized support. You can contact us to speak directly with an advisor. Thank you! #CdnImm #ImmigrationCorner
What are provincial nominee programs?
How can I get 600 extra points to increase my Express Entry CRS score?
How many PNPs are available?
Join us today at 12pm CST (7pm West African Time) as we hold a special edition of our FREE information session. #ImmigrationCorner #CdnImm
How can I get 600 extra points to increase my Express Entry CRS score?
How many PNPs are available?
Join us today at 12pm CST (7pm West African Time) as we hold a special edition of our FREE information session. #ImmigrationCorner #CdnImm
Our #ImmigrationCorner Free information session starts NOW!
Canada's Express Entry program remains popular among international skilled/economic immigrants who have the desire to call the country home.
In 2018, 13 Express Entry Draws have been announced & 39,700 candidates have so far been invited to become permanent residents. #CdnImm
In 2018, 13 Express Entry Draws have been announced & 39,700 candidates have so far been invited to become permanent residents. #CdnImm
The Express Entry report recently released by IRCC showed a total of 86,022 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued in 2017
The Top 6 countries of citizenship of candidates are
1) India: 36,310
2) China: 7,466
3) Nigeria: 5,130
4) Pakistan: 3,339
5) UK: 2,652
6) USA: 2,030
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The Top 6 countries of citizenship of candidates are
1) India: 36,310
2) China: 7,466
3) Nigeria: 5,130
4) Pakistan: 3,339
5) UK: 2,652
6) USA: 2,030
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What is the Express Entry Program? How can you immigrate to Canada as a Permanent Resident using the program? What are the requirements and cost of immigrating? Our info sessions have provided all the information you need. You can find all information at bit.ly/2oWDjQG
If you have questions, please send us a DM or contact us through email (support@thinkcanadavisa.ca). Our premium phone in service is also available for those who want to speak directly with an advisor. We look forward to welcoming you to Canada. Merci beaucoup! #ImmigrationCorner
The Ministerial instruction for the 89th Express Entry draw is out!
CRS score used was 441 & 3,500 candidates were invited to become permanent residents in Canada
Are you interested in moving to Canada? Contact us or click the link below for info bit.ly/2oWDjQG #cdnimm
CRS score used was 441 & 3,500 candidates were invited to become permanent residents in Canada
Are you interested in moving to Canada? Contact us or click the link below for info bit.ly/2oWDjQG #cdnimm
As of May 4, 2018 there were also 83,646 candidates in the EE Pool. 3,500 were issued ITAs today.
Have you received your language score, completed ECA & meet the requirement(s)? Then you should set up your Express Entry Profile ASAP!
Visit bit.ly/2By6ErF for guidance.
Have you received your language score, completed ECA & meet the requirement(s)? Then you should set up your Express Entry Profile ASAP!
Visit bit.ly/2By6ErF for guidance.
We have also successfully completed the FREE Assessment for all the candidates who provided their information through our assessment form.
Kindly check your email addresses (including spam folders) for our reports & recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you to Canada.
Kindly check your email addresses (including spam folders) for our reports & recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you to Canada.
“Canada is now working with its American counterparts to try to stop Nigerian travellers to the United States from using their U.S. visas as a ticket to Canada.” #CdnImm #ImmigrationCorner globalnews.ca/news/4177786/m…
“We don’t want people to illegally enter our border, and doing so is not a free ticket to Canada.”
“You will be apprehended, screened, detained, fingerprinted and if you can’t establish a genuine claim, you will be denied refugee protection and removed.”
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“You will be apprehended, screened, detained, fingerprinted and if you can’t establish a genuine claim, you will be denied refugee protection and removed.”
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"Nigerian asylum seekers in Canada are making so many similar claims based on sexual orientation that Legal Aid Ontario is worried some claims are fabricated. 60-70% of Nigerian asylum claims made since April cited persecution based on sexual orientation." cbc.ca/news/canada/ni…
