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Alexander Marino is quoted in The Guardian article:“‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship”, April 28, 2026.

 

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Alexander Marino was a guest on the “This is Ottawa” CBC podcast episode titled ‘I feel alienated from my U.S. identity’ on March 23, 2026.

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Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.

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Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”

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Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”

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Rely on the CRA at Your Own Peril: The (un)Availability of Equitable Remedies in the Tax Context

The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”)’s recent decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Collins Family Trust, 2022 SCC 26(“Collins”) has seemingly closed the loop on the (lack of) availability of equitable remedies in cases involving income tax.

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US Immigration in the Courts: A Big Win for EB-5 Regional Centers and Investors

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California in Behring Regional Center LLC v. Mayorkas ordered US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to allow previously designated EB-5 Regional Centers (RCs) to continue to function in line with the requirements of the recently-enacted EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA).

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US Immigration in the News – Supreme Court Says Biden Can Terminate “Remain in Mexico” Policy

On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling to give the Biden Administration the go-ahead to end the “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy.

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What to Consider When Deciding to Renounce U.S. Citizenship for Tax Purposes – The Globe and Mail Article (Featuring Quotes from Alexander Marino, Leader of the US Tax Practice)

For Americans looking to give up their U.S. citizenship, the decision isn’t just about national identity but…

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Travel Alert – COVID-19 Testing Requirement Lifted for Air Travelers Entering the US

On June 10, 2022, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the requirement that all international travelers to the US possess proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding a flight to will be rescinded.

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Client Alert – USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Service for Certain Pending EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

It isn’t often that US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) provides the opportunity to expedite case processing, but the agency has recently done just that.

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Alexander Marino is quoted in The Guardian article:“‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship”, April 28, 2026.

 

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Alexander Marino was a guest on the “This is Ottawa” CBC podcast episode titled ‘I feel alienated from my U.S. identity’ on March 23, 2026.

***CLICK FOR ALL NEWS***

Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.

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Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”

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Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”