Jessica Jensen

Dec 4, 2024 | sltrib.com | Jessica Jensen

A stronger focus on the arts in education would serve our country well. Arts in education allow students to learn in a variety of ways and a variety of subjects. Subjects like social and emotional learning, where students can enhance their skills of working with others collaboratively and managing their emotions. Also, when integrated with other subjects, the arts can enhance teaching and learning in subjects like math, science, social studies, etc.

Oct 30, 2024 | mondaq.com | Jessica Jensen |Reis Pagtakhan |Scott Bell |

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a plan that will pause Canada's population growth in the short term. This includes controlled targets for temporary residents – specifically international students and foreign workers – as well as for permanent residents.

Aug 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | Jessica Jensen

This ruling stems from the case of United States v. Sultanov and marks a significant shift from the traditional view of the border search exception, which allowed for routine device inspections without a warrant. The Court's decision emphasizes the non-routine nature of electronic device searches and compared these searches to more invasive personal searches (that have long required judicial oversight).

Mar 26, 2024 | mondaq.com | Jessica Jensen |Reis Pagtakhan

The federal government sets an annual limit on the number of provincial nominees that Manitoba can select. By favoring applicants with family connections, the revised program inadvertently reduces opportunities for skilled workers without existing family ties to the province. Manitoba's Provincial Nominee program (PNP) is a pathway for skilled workers to obtain permanent residency in the province. The program allows Manitoba to nominate candidates who meet its economic and labour market needs.

Feb 23, 2024 | rand.org | Marek N. Posard |Jessica Jensen

Soon after wildfires ripped through the island of Maui in August 2023—causing more than $5 billion in damage—reports of online trolls, possibly backed by the Chinese government, used social media to spread falsehoods. Among the misinformation were a secret “weather weapon” test, space warfare, and even Oprah Winfrey causing the fires. One reason a foreign government would bother pushing such ridiculous claims is simple.