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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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Alexander Marino appeared on The Ben Mulroney Show on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Have You Heard About Accidental Americans?”

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Looking to Make 2025 Your Last Year of Filing US Taxes? Start Your Renunciation Journey Today.

June 15 serves as a stark reminder of how challenging it can be to stay US tax compliant. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way. 2025 can be the last year you ever file a US tax return if you take the right steps to renounce your US citizenship correctly.

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The Pontiff’s US Tax Dilemma: Should You, Like Pope Leo XIV, Consider Renouncing Your US Citizenship?

When the white smoke emerged, and Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he didn’t just assume the spiritual leadership of over a billion Catholics. He also made history as the first pope to be a citizen of the United States and, thereby, subject to its tax code.

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The US Pauses International Student Visa Appointments

In an unprecedented and disheartening move, the US has ordered the suspension of student and exchange visitor visa (including F, M, and J visas) processing as the administration ramps up its social media vetting process.

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The Trump Bump? Why More US Expats Are Looking to Renounce Their Citizenship

In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, many US expats are taking a hard look at their American citizenship—and deciding that renunciation may be their best option. According to a recent CBC News article, US consulates in Canada have seen a surge in inquiries from American expats looking to cut ties with the US.

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US Travel: Will Trump’s New Registration Requirement Impact You?

If you’re a Canadian looking to snowbird or head south for a few months, you may have seen the news that beginning April 11, 2025, foreign nationals preparing to travel to the US for an extended period should be prepared to comply with new registration requirements ordered by the Trump Administration.

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Trump’s Gold Card Announcement and the Future of EB-5

In a February 25th press conference, the Trump Administration announced plans to introduce a ‘Gold Card’ Program that would provide high-net-worth individuals permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship for $5 million. The announcement created ripples of confusion.

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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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Alexander Marino appeared on The Ben Mulroney Show on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Have You Heard About Accidental Americans?”