In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn speaks with Patrick McFawn, Principal Consultant and Genealogist at Vexillum Global, about citizenship by descent and the family records that can help establish a claim.

Patrick explains what citizenship by descent means in practice and why finding a Canadian ancestor is only the beginning. He and Evelyn discuss how birth, baptism, marriage, death and naturalization records can help trace a family line across generations, including when names or historical records do not match neatly.

The conversation also explores the difference between finding a record online and obtaining the documentation needed for an application. Patrick shares why some records require research in archives, while Evelyn discusses the legal work of connecting those records to a citizenship claim. They also talk about growing demand for Canadian citizenship by descent and the time it can take to gather documents.

Whether you are exploring your family history, wondering if you may have a claim to Canadian citizenship or thinking about future options for your children, this episode offers a practical look at where to begin. Understanding your family tree and preserving the records you find can be valuable, even before you know whether you qualify.

In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn speaks with Deanna Clark, Founder and Managing Lawyer of Clark Esposito Law Firm, about international trade, customs compliance and the legal challenges businesses face when operating across borders.

Evelyn and Deanna discuss what really happens when goods move from one country to another, from customs classifications and tariffs to product safety rules, seizures, export controls and sanctions. Deanna shares real examples from her practice, including businesses facing detained shipments, companies dealing with regulatory issues and individuals navigating customs enforcement at the border.

The conversation also explores the importance of planning before entering a new market. Deanna explains why businesses need to understand not only tariffs and customs requirements, but also licensing, supply chains, warehousing, product regulations, foreign investment rules and the broader legal risks that can come with international expansion.

Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, executive or company planning to expand into the United States or another international market, this episode offers practical insight into the value of doing your due diligence early. Having the right legal and business strategy in place before problems arise can help protect your investment, reduce risk and make cross-border growth much easier to manage.

In this episode of the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, Evelyn speaks with Obed Maurice and Simon Wong of Maxim Advisory Group about financial planning, wealth management and what it really takes to build lasting financial security.

Evelyn, Obed and Simon talk about why a strong income does not always mean someone is building real wealth. They discuss the importance of looking at the full picture, including taxes, investments, insurance, retirement, estate planning and the future of a business, rather than making each decision separately.

The conversation also goes beyond the numbers. They talk about what retirement can look like emotionally and personally, why business owners need to build wealth outside of their

companies and how families can prepare the next generation for an inheritance through honest conversations and financial education.

Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, professional or someone thinking more seriously about your financial future, this episode offers practical insight into planning with more

purpose. Having the right people around you and a clear long-term strategy can make it easier to protect what you have built and make confident decisions about what comes next.