Peter Anderson is an experienced Canadian immigration and employment lawyer for professionals, employers and complex immigration matters.
We don’t start with the application. We start with the strategy.
We assist skilled professionals and workers seeking permanent residence through Express Entry and other federal economic immigration programs.
Employer Immigration Counsel
We represent clients facing immigration refusals and other complex issues. Where appropriate, we assess available legal remedies, including administrative challenges, reconsideration requests, and proceedings before the Immigration and Refugee Board or Federal Court.
We have a Russian Interpreter available for Russian-English language translation.
Experience. Judgment. Personal attention.
A legal matter can affect where you live, how you work or how you run your business. Peter Anderson brings more than 20 years of legal experience, an LL.M. and a background in legal education to decisions that matter.
His practice focuses on immigration and employment law, including situations where the two intersect. Peter looks beyond the immediate issue to identify risks, explain your options and help you choose a practical way forward.
When you hire Peter, you work directly with him. You have the attention of the lawyer responsible for your matter and clear advice shaped by your circumstances.
For Peter, immigration law became personal before it became part of his practice.
His partner immigrated to Canada from Russia. Through her experience, he came to understand how difficult it can be to build a new life in a country when you don’t yet understand the system — the rules no one explains, the opportunities you may not know exist, and the uncertainty of wondering whether you’re making the right decisions for your future.
It stayed with him.
Peter has always been drawn to helping people understand complicated things. As both a lawyer and an educator, he believes good legal advice should do more than complete forms or quote the law. It should give people clarity, confidence and a path forward.
That is the kind of immigration practice he wanted to build: personal, thoughtful and accessible.
And because building a life in Canada doesn’t end when an immigration application is approved, Peter also draws on his years of employment law experience to help people navigate another important part of that life — their work, livelihood and rights.
Here, you’re not simply a file number.
You work directly with Peter — a lawyer who will listen to your story, explain your options in language you can understand, and help you make informed decisions about what comes next.
We assist skilled professionals and workers seeking permanent residence through Express Entry and other federal economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program. We assess your qualifications, work experience, language ability, education, and overall immigration profile to develop an appropriate strategy.
We help clients identify and pursue Provincial Nominee Program pathways that may align with their occupation, qualifications, and circumstances. This includes both Express Entry–aligned and non-Express Entry provincial streams.
We advise foreign nationals seeking to work in Canada, including individuals with Canadian employment opportunities. We assess the applicable work permit options and assist with preparing and presenting the application.
We assist international students seeking to study in Canada and provide immigration planning throughout the process, including advice concerning study permits and longer-term pathways to Canadian permanent residence.
We represent Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsoring eligible spouses, partners, parents, and other qualifying family members. We provide advice on eligibility, documentation, application strategy, and potential complications.
We assist individuals seeking to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, business, or other temporary purposes. We also handle more complex applications and reapplications following previous refusals.
We represent clients facing immigration refusals and other complex issues. Where appropriate, we assess available legal remedies, including administrative challenges, reconsideration requests, and proceedings before the Immigration and Refugee Board or Federal Court.
When your employment ends, understanding your legal rights is critical. We advise and represent employees in wrongful dismissal matters, including the negotiation of notice, severance, and other compensation.
We review, draft, and negotiate employment agreements to help you understand your obligations and protect your interests before you sign.
We assess termination and severance packages and negotiate with employers to ensure that offers are properly evaluated and your legal rights are addressed.
Significant changes to your compensation, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions may raise issues of constructive dismissal. We provide advice on your options and potential claims.
We advise employees dealing with harassment, discrimination, and other serious workplace concerns, including claims arising under Ontario’s human rights legislation.
We assist employees with workplace accommodation and human rights matters, including issues relating to disability, family status, pregnancy, and other protected grounds.
We provide advice regarding Ontario employment standards, including termination and severance pay, vacation pay, leaves, hours of work, and other statutory workplace rights.
Executives, professionals, and senior employees often face complex employment agreements and termination issues. We provide strategic advice and representation tailored to senior-level employment matters.
