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Harmonizing Trade Liberalization And Migration Policy Through Shared Responsibility: A Comparison Of The Impact Of Bilateral Trade Agreements And The Gats In Germany And Canada, Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
For many years, developed nations have been facing serious challenges with respect to demographic shifts. This has led to shape migration policy by hiring foreign workers or inviting business services from developing nations, which are characterized by a large work force. This paper examines the relationship between trade liberalization and migration policy by comparing Canada and Germany. The thesis of this paper is that bilateral trade agreements between Canada, Germany and other developing nations create more favorable migration policy for non-residents seeking employment in these two developed nations. This is more favorable compared to multilateral trade, particularly within Mode 4 …
Immigration, Anti-Terrorism Measures, And National Security: Exploring The Use Of Security Certificates Under Canada’S Immigration And Refugee Protection Act (Irpa), Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
In the wake of the 9-11 attacks, several nations have introduced security legislation in various forms that affected their immigration system. Security certificates are administrative tools designed to safeguard the national security of Canada by detaining individuals suspected of having links to terrorism or other forms of serious criminality. This form of detention has provided few due process rights for accused non-citizens, forming the basis of much criticism. In addressing this concern, the judiciary (through the Supreme Court of Canada and Federal Courts) has recognized the lack of due process protections afforded to these individuals, particularly in the context of …