I created Canopy Immigration Law in 2026, drawing upon over 15 years of experience in Canadian immigration law. Beginning as a legal assistant in this field prior to law school, I was Called to the Bar in Ontario in 2013 and have remained active in this space since then.

I’m a firm believer that Canada is strengthened by strong, sustainable immigration policies. Canada should be proud to have such a diversity of industry and community. Increasing population grown will be the key to sustaining both. This is the ethos behind Canopy Immigration Law, which sees immigrants and immigrant communities as a canopy offering social and economic shelter from a climate impacted by size, geopolitical uncertainty, and labour shortages.

As an immigrant myself, I know the strains that come alongside weighing whether to make an international move. Immigrating to Canada in gradeschool, my childhood was filled with conversations with my parents about the sacrifices inherent in their decision to move from Sharjah to Dhaka to Nottingham to Toronto. I weighed the pros and cons of my own decision to study abroad twice, including when I completed a Master’s of Science in Global Migration in London, UK.

My husband and I also navigated this conversation together as well, after meeting in the UK and making the decision for him to settle here in Toronto. Now, we’re happily raising our daughter as a global citizen who understands that community, economic strength, and relationships transcend the borders that try to confine them.

Based on my own life experiences, I have spent my legal career trying to ensure that my clients have honest, fully-researched advice before they make any decisions on how to proceed. I appreciate that attracting global talent and reunifying families has always required being able to navigate a complex regulatory scheme that is always changing (sometimes with little notice).

Whether I am strategizing for a family, young professional, or Canadian business, I understand the importance of distilling dense bureaucratic requirements into clear advice.

I have also seen the immigration landscape change significantly both politically and procedurally over the last 15 years. With immigration targets getting stricter across every category, it is more important than ever to think creatively. I have excelled in doing just this over the years, helping businesses and professionals in industries such as mining, technology, energy, engineering, and visual arts to work through the dozens of different application types to find the best chances of success.

My practice is also informed by motherhood, which has brought a re-energized passion for strengthening Canada’s future and ensuring equity, transparency, and fairness both in my practice and the world in which my daughter is growing up in.

Consequently, I have increasingly sought opportunities to comment on immigration policy, and think of it as integral to my work as a legal advocate for my clients. Canopy Immigration Law will continue to engage with government officials and other stakeholders on how best to fully realize the benefits of immigration and immigrants.

Ultimately, I believe that worldwide economic and cultural prosperity is depending on being able to open borders to globalized economics, industries, and families alike.