Welcome to Coastal Front. Join us each week as we sit down with the movers and shakers of Vancouver to discuss stories of business, politics, accomplishment, and failure. Our aim is to keep you dialed into what matters most in our City.
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Sunday sermons from North Peace MB Church in Fort St. John, BC
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A podcast for the discussion of Canadian immigration law and policy, although we often delve into other topics. Each episode features 2-3 lawyers, academics, politicians, and stakeholders discussing current migration issues. Hosted by Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff, two immigration lawyers in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join the Salt team every week as they speak with powerful and inspiring people involved in Christian media.
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[Repost] #7 - The impact of immigration on the Vancouver housing market, with David Eby and Tom Davidoff
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This episode orginally aired on October 28, 2016. A discussion of the role of immigration on the Vancouver housing market. Tom Davidoff is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. He is frequently cited in the Vancouver media as being an expert on Vancouver's housing market, and was part of a team of…
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#129 - Is Record Immigration Hurting Canada's Middle Class?, with Mike Moffatt
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Mike Moffatt is the Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. He is the host of the Missing Middle podcast. 1:20 Mike speech to the Liberal Cabinet in August 2024 on the impacts of the Temporary…
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In this sermon we look at the 4th commandment: honouring the Sabbath day. What does it look like to set aside a day for rest? How do we enjoy the gift of the Sabbath that God has given us?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#128 - An Interview with Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 2008-2012
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Jason Kenney was Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 2008-2013. 1:30 – The story behind Jason Kenney showing up unannounced at a CBA Immigration Law conference. 4:30 – The difficulties of being an immigration minister and Minister Kenney’s relationship with the bureaucracy and Deanna’s thoughts on Jason Kenney’s tenure. 9:30 – Mar…
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In this sermon we look at the 3rd commandment: do not take the Lord's name in vain. What is God's name and why is it so special? How do we carry the name of God well?Oleh Andrew Eby
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[Repost] #44 - An Interview with Chris Alexander, Canada's Immigration Minister from 2013-2015
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This episode originally aired on November 30, 2020. The Honourable Chris Alexander served as Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada from July 2013 to November 2015. He represented the riding of Ajax—Pickering in the House of Commons of Canada from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that spent 18 years in the Canadian Foreign Service, serving a…
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#127 - Maintaining Permanent Residence and Changes to Citizenship by Descent
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Amandeep Hayer and Lisa Middlemiss join to discuss maintaining permanent resident status and upcoming changes to citizenship by descent law, both of which were topics in their recently published book Maintaining Permanent Residence Status and Acquiring Citizenship. Amandeep's article in the Toronto Star about Bill C-71 can be found here. Bill C-71 …
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In the second commandment we see God prohibiting images and likenesses of anything in creation. What exactly is God prohibiting and why? What does this commandment reveal about God? How do we obey it?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#126 - How are We Dealing with Refugees (Eating our Pets), with Christopher Anders
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Christopher Anders is a shareholder of Parker, Butte & Lane in Oregon. He focuses his practice on representing asylum seekers before the Asylum Offices of USCIS and in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts of EOIR. We discuss how record refugee flows are impacting politics in both Canada and the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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In this sermon we look at the first commandment where God says "You shall have no other gods before me". What does this commandment reveal about God and about us. And how do we as followers of Jesus, keep this commandment?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#125 - Chinese Interference, the United Front, and Visa Delays, with Sam Cooper
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Sam Cooper is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author. He is the founder of The Bureau, and his book, Wilful Blindness - How a Criminal network of narcos, tycoons and Chinese Communist Party agents infiltrated the West, debuted as a #1-seller on Amazon, in Canada. We discuss the United Front, foreign interference in Canada…
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Election Countdown: Premier David Eby on BC’s Key Issues
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BC Premier David Eby joined Coastal Front on Tuesday to discuss a variety of topics, including healthcare, housing, BC’s deficit, and involuntary care. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LyTOgC 🔹 Other Podcast sites: https://linktr.ee/coastalfrontbc 🔹 …
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In week 1 of our new series on the 10 Commandments, Pastor Andrew lays the groundwork for what the 10 Commandments are, why we should obey them and how we go about doing that!Oleh Andrew Eby
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#124 - Flagpoling, with Arshdeep Kahlon
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Arshdeep Kahlon is an immigration lawyer in Brampton. He was counsel in Singh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1369, where the Court had to determine whether it is misrepresentation for an applicant in a visa application to not disclose that they were previously not granted entry to the United States while flagpoling. Topics include…
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In this one-off sermon, Pastor Andrew walks us through our mission and vision as a church. We exist to glorify God and make disciples of Jesus. We go this by gathering, growing, and going.Oleh Andrew Eby
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#123 - Spousal Sponsorship Interviews and Appeals, with Raj Sharma
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Raj Sharma is an immigration lawyer in Calgary. We discuss spousal sponsorship applications and appeals, showing that a relationship is genuine, arranged marriage, the primary purpose of a marriage, interview preparation, how Immigration Appeal Division appeals work, interpretation issues, in person hearings vs. remote, res judicata and inconsisten…
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In this passage we see King Herod try to stamp out the early church. In it we learn 3 truths about our God: God opposes the proud, gives grace to the humble, and has not, will not and cannot lose.Oleh Andrew Eby
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#122 - US Visa Refusals, Administrative Processing, ESTA Cancellations and Flagpoling, with Andrew Hayes
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Andrew Hayes is an American immigration lawyer who practices out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He previously appeared on episodes #32 - Keep Out the Poor - How Canada and the US Address Immigrants on Welfare, with Andrew Hayes, #37 - The Closure of the Canada - US Border and the Supreme Court's DACA Decision, and #41 - Judges Virtue Signalling In…
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In this passage we see the gospel continue to spread to the Gentiles. Barnabas is sent by the church in Jerusalem to check on the amazing things happening in Antioch. How can we as believers be encouraged to share the gospel with the people around us?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#121 - Top Federal Court Immigration Cases
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Deanna and Steven discuss what we consider to be some top Federal Court immigration decisions to this point in 2024. Cases include Toor v. Canada, 2024 FC 1146 (restoration), Chung v. Canada, 2024 FC 1218 (misrepresentation when a degree is obtained through plagerism), Abdool v. Canada, 2024 FC 1172 (misrepresentation and involuntary cancellations …
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In this passage we see Peter recounting what had happened when the Gentiles had believed the gospel and received the Holy Spirit. How does the gospel tear down social and ethnic barriers and make us one in Christ?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#120 - Is Canadian Immigration Policy Broken, with Siavash Shekarian
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Siavash Shekarian is an immigration lawyer in Toronto, and the Executive Member & Public Affairs Liaison of the Ontario Bar Association, Citizenship and Immigration Law Section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this passage we see the first Gentiles welcomed into the church. Peter preaches the gospel to Cornelius, his family and friends and they repent and believe in Jesus. What does this passage teach us about salvation?Oleh Andrew Eby
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From Mayor to Premier: Mike Harcourt's Legacy in Urban Planning
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Tune in to Coastal Front as we welcome The Honourable Mike Harcourt, former Mayor of Vancouver and Premier of British Columbia. We discuss urban planning, housing density, economic policies, and the international workforce in Canada. Discover Mike's insights on sustainable development and his advice for today's leaders. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast webs…
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#119 - Canada's Caregiver Programs
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Deanna and Steven discuss Canada's caregiver programs, including the Live-in Caregiver Program (1992 to 2014), the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots (2014 to 2019), the Interim Pathway for Caregivers (4 March 4 to 8 July 2019), the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots (starting 18 June 2019 …
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In this passage we see two miracles take place: a paralyzed man walks again and a woman is raised from the dead. What do these miracles teach us about following Jesus?Oleh Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see Saul completely turn his life around. He goes from persecuting Christians to proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God! Saul also surrounds himself with other believers who help him in the midst of crisis.Oleh Andrew Eby
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In this passage we see the conversion of one of the greatest opponents to the early church: Saul. What was Saul like before he met Jesus? What was his conversion experience like? And what does his salvation teach us about our own?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#118 - Suing Immigration Consultants and Lawyers, with Eoin Logan
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Eoin Logan is a lawyer at Meridian Law Group. Fifty percent of his practice is suing immigration consultants and lawyers for professional negligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this passage we see God calling Philip away from Samaria to a desert place. In God's providence Philip witnesses to an Ethiopian eunuch who believes the gospel and is baptized. This sermon shows us that sometimes obedience to God can be difficult but God always prepares the way for us. Will we step into the opportunities he gives us?…
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#117 - Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers and Access to Justice issues
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A discussion of the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers program, a program which provides ppen work permit for vulnerable foreign workers who are victims of abuse. We also discuss access to justice issues. Jonathan Braun and Amanda Aziz are lawyers who work at the Migrant Workers Centre, an organization in Vancouver that promotes and advances a…
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History Episode 2 - Railway to Exclusion Part 1 - Chinese Migration to Canada - 1850-1885
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Part 1 of 2 in a historical deep dive of Chinese immigration to Canada. This episode covers the period of 1850 - 1885, and includes an overview of events in China at the time (including the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion), Chinese migration during the British Columbia gold rush, the merger of the Colony of Vancouver Island and the Colony of B…
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Insights from Stan Fuller: Earls and the Future of Dining
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Join us on Coastal Front with Stan Fuller, CEO of Earls Restaurants, as he discusses the founding of Earls, the evolution of the restaurant industry, and the future of dining. Gain insights into the challenges and successes from a true industry pioneer. PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/…
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In this text we see a man named Simon the Magician show interest in the gospel message. However, Simon is later proved to be a fraud, not interested in Jesus but in what he can get from Jesus. In this sermon Pastor Andrew talks about Jesus not being a means to an end, but being our prize and treasure.…
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In this passage we see the early church scattered to Judea and Samaria because of persecution. The early church does three things in response to the opposition: they lament the death of Stephen, proclaim the gospel and rejoice when they see God's work being done.Oleh Andrew Eby
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#116 - Chinook, AI Triaging and ITAT, with Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed
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Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed is an immigration lawyer in Toronto. She can be found on X at @ZeynabZiaie We discuss Chinook, AI triage and IRCC's Integrity Trend Analysis Tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this passage we read about Stephen, the first man to be killed for following Jesus. Pastor Don walks us through Stephen's trial, final speech and death.Oleh Don Banman
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#115 - The Walls Have Eyes, Artificial Intelligence in Border Surveillance, with Petra Molnar
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Petra Molnar is a lawyer and anthropologist specializing in migration and human rights. We discuss her recent book, The Walls Have Eyes Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Topics include the use of technology at borders, surveillance, the role of the private sector, the border industrial complex, Palantir and other companies,…
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In this passage we see another potential conflict happening in the early church. The apostles appoint 7 men to handle the conflict while they focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. What is the role of deacons in the church today? How do they differ from elders? And how do both roles in the church contribute to the ministry of the word?…
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#114 - Are Immigration Policies Hurting Canada's Economy, with Mikal Skuterud
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Mikal Skuterud is a Professor at the University of Waterloo. We discuss the impact of immigration on housing prices, foreign workers, lumping Francophone migration objectives under economic immigration, international graduates facing barriers to immigrating and more. Mikal's previous appearance on Borderlines can be downloaded here. The former immi…
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Is truth absolute or relative? In this passage the apostles are arrested yet again. The Sadducees attack the truth of who Jesus is, Gamaliel seeks to avoid the truth and the apostles affirm and continue to announce the truth. How do we react to the truth of the gospel of Jesus?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#113 - Improving Judicial Review, with Cheryl Robinson
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Canada's Federal Court is conducting a review of its rules. We discuss some of the proposals, which include letting consultants do judicial review, an upcomming pilot project to simplify judicial reviews, whether filing fees should be increased, ways to reduce the number of judicial reviews, and more. Cheryl Robinson is an immigration lawyer in Ont…
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In our passage we read about Ananias and Sapphira being killed by God for lying. What does this passage teach us about the seriousness of sin and the holiness of God? Take a listen!Oleh Andrew Eby
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#112 - Sex Work, Only Fans and Canadian Immigration
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Frances Mahon is a criminal defense lawyer in Vancouver at Pender Litigation. Connie Campbell is an immigration lawyer at Edelmann & Co. We discuss the law of prostitution / sex worker in Canada in the criminal context, restrictions on foreign nationals finding employment in industries such as massage parlours and strip clubs and whether foreign na…
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In this passage, the believers respond to the threats that Peter and John received for preaching the name of Jesus. What should believers do when pressure comes? And how does that pressure refine and shape us as followers of Jesus?Oleh Andrew Eby
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#111 - Security Screening Delays and Chinese Espionage Allegations, with Lev Abramovich
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Lev Abramovich is a Canadian immigration lawyer in Toronto. We discuss ongoing security screening delays at IRCC, particularly for Chinese and Iranian nationals, mandamus applications, the expanded definition of espionage in Canadian immigration law, and how recently legislation to combat foreign interference in Canada may further hinder access to …
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How do followers of Jesus react and respond to opposition? In this sermon Pastor Andrew walks through Acts 4 where we see the first opposition to the growing Jesus movement. In it we learn principles for expecting opposition, responding to it and when to disobey authority.Oleh Andrew Eby
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#110 - A Former Visa Officer on Locally Engaged Staff and Reconsideration Requests, with Martin Levine
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Martin Levine was a Visa Officer and Analyst at Citizenship and Immigration Canada from 1978 - 2009. He then worked as a contract employee as an ATIP Analyst for numerous federal departments. He previously appeared on Episode #108. We discuss locally engaged staff, reconsideration requests, recording visa office interviews, IRCC office politics, vi…
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Urban Challenges: Sam Sullivan on Homelessness and Housing in Vancouver
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Join us on as we welcome back Sam Sullivan, former Mayor of Vancouver, to discuss BC's new housing legislation, homelessness, and the ongoing drug crisis. Sam reflects on his tenure, sharing insights on urban planning, homelessness, and public safety. From his resilience after a life-changing accident to his impactful policies, Sam's journey is ins…
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In this passage we see a man lame from birth healed by Jesus. Afterwards, Peter explains the gospel to a large crowd and calls them to respond. What principles can we learn from this passage about what the gospel is, how we explain it and why is must be responded to.Oleh Andrew Eby
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