Join Heron Law Offices immigration lawyers Will Tao & Laura Schemitsch for two in-person sessions on Vancouver Island — Nanaimo & Campbell River, Aug 28, 2026.
Heron Law’s Will Tao was featured in a national Canadian Press story on May 16, 2026, offering expert commentary on how IRCC’s own unclear language led to a wave of unjust PGWP refusals across Canada. He also successfully represented a recent UBC graduate whose work authorization was restored after a reconsideration request.
We are proud to share that Will Tao (Wei William Tao), Principal Lawyer and Founder of Heron Law Offices, has been selected as one of 250 participants in the 2026 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference (GGCLC), one of Canada’s most prestigious and longstanding leadership development programs.
A UK-trained midwife in British Columbia, who completed a program at University of British Columbia, was twice refused a Post-Graduation Work Permit and forced to leave Canada, raising broader concerns about how IRCC policies are being applied. Will Tao of Heron Law Offices, speaking to CityNews, noted that current decision-making trends may be exacerbating Canada’s healthcare workforce shortages.
Heron Law Offices’ co-founder Will Tao joined the Jas Johal Show on Global News to discuss the surge of immigration cases overwhelming Canada’s Federal Court. With record backlogs, outdated systems, and growing reliance on automated refusals, Will highlights why delays are stretching to 18 months and what reforms Canada needs to restore fairness and efficiency.