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We are committed to keeping clients and the public safe during this challenging time, and are thus observing the following protocols:

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Tens of thousands of Canadians have lost their lives to COVID-19. We therefore advise you to prepare your Will and Powers of Attorney to make sure your person and property are disposed according to your wishes and prevent any further losses.

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Why choose med-arb? Med-arb is a lot cheaper, quicker, simpler and more accurate than going to court. It is thus beneficial to all parties. Court proceedings, by contrast, are slow, exorbitant and unscientific.

Rock, paper, science! Our method of dispute resolution consists of the following. If the parties cannot agree on a solution, they can at least agree on the issues; that is, the points of law and fact on which they disagree. They can then consult with scientific and legal experts whom they trust on these issues. If the experts agree, the case is clear. If they disagree, the case is not clear.

What is collaborative law? In our method of collaborative law, a mutual solution is sought. If there is no mutual solution, each party consults with legal and scientific experts it trusts concerning the laws and facts at issue, and agree or differ where they do. This can be done for the fraction of the cost of a trial and is quicker and more accurate besides. On average, a 7-day trial cost $81,958 in 2015 (read article).

Why collaborate? The method of ‘arguing’ laws and facts does not guarantee anything but an arbitrary decision and wasted time and money.

Authorization and Consent to Act as Advocates for Canadian Citizens Whose Family Members are Being Persecuted by the Taliban (hereinafter ‘Authorization’)

Background

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, they have cracked down on their opponents, especially humanitarian lawyers, judges and activists. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (hereinafter ‘IRCC’) receives applications from human rights advocates in Afghanistan under the Special Program. Unfortunately, this does not include humanitarian lawyers, judges, prosecutors and activists who openly opposed the Taliban, who are now persecuting them. Many of these are family members of Canadian citizens of Afghan origin. The situation is comparable to that in Ukraine. Whereas Canadians of Ukrainian origin are able to sponsor their family members, the IRCC does not extend the same rights to Canadians of Afghan origin. Unlike Canadians of Ukrainian origin, they cannot invite members of their family, including their parents and siblings, through the Special Program for Afghan immigrants. According to the IRCC webform, Canadians of Afghan origin cannot invite family members as visitors, whereas Canadians of Ukrainian origin can. Canadians of Afghan origin suffer tremendously as a result of this unfair decision by the IRCC and the policy of the presiding regime. We therefore invite Canadians of Afghan origin to sign this Authorization Form to help their families, so we can make progress in this regard.

Purpose

The purpose of this Authorization is to enable Hamza Law to:

1. Advocate for humanitarian family members of Canadian citizens of Afghan origin.

2. Raise awareness of their plight.

3. Seek help or funding from sources including the public, judiciary, politicians, volunteers and organizations.

4. Process their applications as quickly as possible, individually or as a group.

Declaration

I, the undersigned , hereby decree that Hamza Law—especially Oussama Hamza, a lawyer in Ontario, and Hamid Payman, a former judge in Afghanistan—may represent me or my interests and advocate on my behalf before the public, international authority, IRCC and other relevant individuals or organizations, such as the Minister of Immigration, the Prime Minister, MPs and MPPs to save my relatives, who are being persecuted by the Taliban, from mortal danger.

Supplementary Documents

Attached to this Authorization are supporting documents concerning the person(s) for whom I am making this application. These include:

1. My contact information.

2. A copy of my official (government-issued) ID.

3. Evidence of my relation to the person(s) for whom I am making this application.

4. Evidence that the life or lives of the aforesaid person(s) are at risk due to persecution by the Taliban or criminals they released.

Barrister [ˈbærɪstə] noun A lawyer who pleads in court.

Solicitor [suh–lis-i-ter] noun A lawyer who advises clients on matters of law, draws up legal documents, prepares cases for barristers, etc.

Notary public, noun A public officer or other person authorized to authenticate contracts, acknowledge deeds, take affidavits, protest bills of exchange, take depositions, etc.