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Our lawyers lend their expertise and knowledge in the blog posts below. They will keep you up to date and informed on the latest news and information centered around legal matters close to home and across the country.
Legal Podcast Episodes
The Quiet Crisis in Leadership: Stress, Sabotage, and What to Do About It
August 29, 2025 Burnout is real—mental fitness is the solution. Join FH&P Lawyers and Alison Yesilcimen for a practical conversation on stress management, leadership habits, and improving performance under pressure.
What Every BC Employer Should Know About Workplace Investigations
July 30, 2025 Explore workplace investigation best practices, legal duties, and common employer mistakes in this insightful conversation with certified workplace investigator Brett McClelland of FH&P Lawyers. Practical…
Early-Stage to Scale-Up: Practical Tips for Startups from FH&P Lawyers and Accelerate Okanagan
June 27, 2025 From startup funding to IP protection, this FH&P Lawyers podcast episode explores how tech entrepreneurs succeed in the Okanagan with the right support.
Legal Articles
Recent Changes Open Door for Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers
March 24, 2023 Family members of Temporary Foreign Workers may now be eligible for work permits thanks to recent changes within Immigration Canada to meet the country’s ongoing labour demands. Jasmine Somal, an FH&P…
Why are Express Entry draw scores so high
March 10, 2023 High scores for the Express Entry Skills Immigration program may be alarming or discouraging, causing dismay and hopelessness based on the level of competition. Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration…
Considerations for Naming Your Company
March 03, 2023 Naming your company requires careful consideration of the legal requirements, your online presence, and potential competing businesses with similar names.
New English Language Test Approved by IRCC
February 17, 2023 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has approved a new English Language Test that will be officially accepted later this year. Jasmine Somal, an FH&P Associate practicing Immigration Law, provides…
Changes to the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies
February 02, 2023 British Columbia health professions and occupations will soon be governed by a new Act. FH&P Associate Jen Schreurs provides an overview of the changes, including the amalgamation of regulatory bodies.
More Opportunity For Skilled Immigrants With Latest Express Entry Draw
January 27, 2023 A recent Express Entry draw indicates that Canada intends to invite more skilled immigrants this year than in previous years. Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, explains that…
Startups Should Hire a Lawyer Sooner Than Later
January 19, 2023 When to hire a lawyer and why? Every startup is faced with these dilemmas and decisions, but it is always better—and cheaper—to be proactive rather than reactive with regard to legal work. Associate…
Reviewing New Federal Regulations for Foreign Buyer Ban
January 13, 2023 The Foreign Buyer Ban is now in effect in Canada and the federal regulations have been released to further clarify the exemptions. Associate Jasmine Somal and Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration…
FH&P Lawyers Successful in Helping Clients Recover Disputed Land
January 11, 2023 FH&P lawyers Clay Williams and Wendy Cheung recently represented landowners in the BC Supreme Court to successfully recover a portion of their land.
