Fogarty Law Firm Canada - Immigration, Citizenship and Entertainment Law

05/19/2026

05/09/2026

Christine et moi avons passé une excellente soirée à l' ’ cette semaine en profitant d’une superbe représentation du chef-d’œuvre de Bizet, « Carmen ». Nous sommes heureux de continuer à soutenir notre Opéra en tant que membres donateurs de son Cercle des Ambassadeurs, ayant renouvelé notre abonnement pour 2026-27. Soutenir les arts aide non seulement à garantir la continuation de nos grandes traditions culturelles, mais aussi des opportunités de carrière significatives et des initiatives d’éducation publique pour nos communautés. Faisons tous ce que nous pouvons en 2026, en tant que professionnel(le)s, pour soutenir les arts et la culture !

Christine and I had a great evening at this week enjoying a terrific performance of Bizet’s masterwork, “Carmen”. We are happy to continue supporting our Montreal Opera as donor members of its Ambassador Circle and renewing our subscription for 2026-27. Supporting the arts not only helps ensure the continuation of our great cultural traditions but also significant career opportunities and public education initiatives for our communities. Let’s all do what we can in 2026 as professionals to support arts and culture!

04/22/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐭

Had to hold off writing this piece for a period to let things settle a bit. Previously, I was never a dog person. I was bitten by dogs as a child. The second time I was still very young (attacked while riding my tricycle) and don’t remember a lot about it except that it really hurt, the police became involved and I had to be seen by a doctor. Also, being allergic to most breeds didn’t contribute to me becoming a fan of canines over the years.

Well, it is now a month since we had to say good bye to our 14 ½ year-old office mascot, Lenny the Yorkshire Terrier, following his rapid decline from kidney disease complications.

Lenny was what is now called a rescue dog, having been left behind by his owners in the autumn of 2021. And he had not matched with two other families before joining Christine and myself. But in reality, it was Lenny who decided to adopt us empty nesters during those still uncertain days of Covid.

It was not long before Lenny became a true companion. He loved to cuddle with Christine during her morning coffee and follow her from place to place. For myself, he was a key calming factor when legal work might hit stress points. For example, Lenny would sit quietly on my lap including during lengthy calls with clients while on Teams.

If Lenny did get restless, he might retreat to his little bed in my office. This tended to occur during somewhat longwinded, online legal seminars! Even then, he still seemed to listen in, as seen in the photo below. All in all, it is not a stretch to say that Lenny was possibly the most informed little pup in all of Canada on our citizenship and immigration law!

I miss my Little Buddy and appreciate much better now what pet owners have to deal with when losing their family companion. Having had these past 4 ½ years with Lenny, I understand well the old saying, “A dog is a man’s best friend.”

PS: A special thanks Dr. Laurie Dunbar DVM, and Rosie Animal Adoption located in Kirkland, QC, for having teamed us up with Lenny.

04/05/2026

Wishing a to all my Christian clients, colleagues and friends. May the Light be with you ! | Je souhaite de joyeuses à tous mes clients, collègues et amis chrétiens. Que la Lumière soit avec vous !

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04/01/2026

Wishing a safe and Happy Passover to all my Jewish clients, colleagues and friends | Je souhaite une Pâque juive joyeuse et paisible à tous mes clients, collègues et amis juifs.

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year's to my clients, colleagues and friends celebrating the Year of the Horse 🐴 Je souhaite une Bonne Année Lunaire à tous mes clients, collègues et amis qui célèbrent le début de l'Année du Cheval !

01/07/2026

Joyeux Noël orthodoxe. Meilleurs vœux ! - Best wishes for a Happy Orthodox Christmas!

01/05/2026

12/31/2025

New Year's Greetings for 2026 | Meilleurs vœux pour le Nouvel An 2026

May all your dreams take flight! - Que tes rêves volent !

Wishing success, health, peace and security to all my clients, colleagues and friends every day in 2026 | Je souhaite à tous mes clients, collègues et amis beaucoup de succès, une bonne santé, la paix et la sécurité chaque journée en 2026. Photo : (c) Stephen James Fogarty

12/25/2025

Warm to all my Christian colleagues, clients and friends, and your family members, for a very Merry . Prayers for Christians facing persecution in Africa, the Middle East and Asia at this difficult time. May Peace be with you! | à tous mes collègues, clients et amis chrétiens, ainsi qu'à leurs familles, pour un très joyeux . Mes prières accompagnent les chrétiens persécutés en Afrique, au Moyen-Orient et en Asie en ces temps difficiles. Que la paix soit avec vous ! | Photo Credit: Église Notre-Dame, Montréal - (c) Stephen James Fogarty