Overview

Stephanie MacIntosh is a member of the Employment & Compensation Law Practice Group. She focuses on Canadian immigration law, regulatory compliance and global mobility and workforce management, and manages the Toronto office’s Global Immigration & Mobility Practice.
Stephanie advises on global mobility and compliance issues, working with multinational companies to establish employer compliance mechanisms and internal mobility policies. She assists clients from information technology, financial services, entertainment, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail industries on their immigration and employer compliance issues. Stephanie regularly advises corporate counsel and HR personnel on eligibility requirements and mobility strategies to secure appropriate employment authorization for foreign professionals coming to Canada. She also coordinates with global immigration colleagues to facilitate the transfer of expatriates to jurisdictions outside Canada.
Advised multinational companies on strategies to ensure ability to transfer foreign workers into Canada to execute key projects.
Oversaw analysis of immigration due diligence and related risk factors in the context of major transactions.
Advised companies on proactive compliance policies and record keeping mechanisms based on changing immigration legislation.
Obtained resolution of problem issues, including overcoming inadmissibility and visa/work permit refusals.
Co-author, Canada Chapter, The Global Employer: Focus on Global Immigration & Mobility, 2022 edition
Co-presenter, North America: Are Your Employees Considering Year-End Travel? Here's What Your Company and They Should Know, 18 November 2020
Baker & McKenzie LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is a member of Baker & McKenzie International.

Practice Areas

• Employment Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2014 (ON)

Professional Details