CBA Immigration Law Conference (Recordings)
This conference will be offered online, with exciting opportunities for in-person learning and networking in a limited number of host cities.

Presented by the CBA Immigration Law Section
June 3, 10 & 17, 2022 | 10:00 AM–5:30 PM ET
Registration Fees

Portal to Tomorrow

LEAD SPONSOR

We’re excited to offer opportunities for in-person learning and networking in a limited number of hub cities.

Canadian immigration and refugee law’s development over the last year has been largely impacted by two P words – a Pandemic that does not seem to want to go away, and Portals that appear here to stay.

Between today’s reality and tomorrow’s expectations, we gather (hopefully for the last time virtually) to bring together talented Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Lawyers, Public Servants and Scholars to share their knowledge, practice tips, and developments in our everchanging field of law.

How we emerge from the pandemic will depend on how we prepare today – join the CBA National Immigration Section in this annual gathering of our Section’s best and brightest and enter the Portal to Tomorrow.

We are excited to announce that we will be offering options for in-person learning and networking as the last two webinars of each day will be broadcasted from a hub city. Attend the afternoon sessions on June 3 in Vancouver, on June 10 in Toronto and June 17 in Montreal and seize the opportunity to connect and engage with your peers in person. Space is limited, so register now to save your seat.

Day 1 - Friday June 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET

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TIME	EVENT
10:00 am–11:00 am	Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation with Minister Fraser Platform Sponsor
11:00 am–11:30 am	Break Sponsored by
11:30 am–1:00 pm	Tricks of the Advocate's Trade Sponsored by
1:00 pm–2:00 pm	Lunch Break
2:00 pm–3:30 pm	Preparing Your Client for the Port of Entry  This session will be presented in English and French with simultaneous translation available Session Sponsor SI Sponsor
3:30 pm–4:00 pm	Break
4:00 pm–5:30 pm	Express Pathways
Attend the last two afternoon webinars in person in Vancouver. This is a great opportunity to connect and engage with your peers in person. The CBA will be following all local Public Health guidelines for each in-person event. Space is limited. Register before May 26 to save your seat. Vancouver Hub Sponsor

 

Day 2 - Friday June 10, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET

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TIME	EVENT
10:00 am–11:30 am	The PNPs and All That Sponsored by
11:30 am–12:00 pm	Break Sponsored by
12:00 pm–1:30 pm	Humanitarian & Compassionate Considerations in Immigration Application
1:30 pm–2:30 pm	Lunch Break
2:30 pm–3:30 pm	Plenary 2 – Wellness for Lawyers Sponsored by
3:30 pm–4:00 pm	Break
4:00 pm–5:30 pm	Addressing Racism & Unconscious Bias in the Practice of Immigration Law
Attend the last two afternoon webinars in person in Toronto. This is a great opportunity to connect and engage with your peers in person. Covid restrictions have been lifted for this venue. The CBA is following all local Public Health guidelines, including guidelines from the host venue. Space is limited. Register before May 30 to save your seat. Toronto Hub Sponsor

 

Day 3 - Friday June 17, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM ET

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TIME	EVENT
7:30 am–8:15 am	Welcome Run  (No prior reservation necessary - just join the group) Join Lisa Middlemiss on a 5 – 8 KM run Meeting Place Location: Gomberg Dalfen S.E.N.C. in Old Montreal  (281 de la Commune Street West). Duration: 35 - 45 minutes (depending on composition of the running group) Terrain: Flat
10:00 am–11:30 am	LMIAs à la Carte This session will be presented in English and French with simultaneous translation available Session Sponsor SI Sponsor
11:30 am–12:00 pm	Break
12:00 pm–1:30 pm	Practising in Portal-landia Sponsored by
1:30 pm–2:30 pm	Lunch Break
2:30 pm–3:12 pm	Keynote remarks and Fireside chat with the Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Mr. Richard Wex Platform Sponsor
3:12 pm–3:35 pm	Advocating in a Racialized Environment: A Fireside Chat with Juliet Lucy Chang Knapton, Advocate-in-Residence, Faculty of Common Law, University of Ottawa
3:35 pm–4:00 pm	Break
4:00 pm–5:30 pm	Complex Immigration Litigation Sponsored by
5:30 pm–6:30 pm	Virtual Networking Event Sponsored by Includes acknowledgement of the award winners for the Volunteer Recognition Award and the Founders’ Award. In Person Networking Reception Reconnect with colleagues at the Montreal in person hub
Attend the last two afternoon webinars in person in Montreal. This is a great opportunity to connect and engage with your peers in person. Covid restrictions have been lifted for this venue. The CBA is following all local Public Health guidelines, including guidelines from the host venue. Space is limited. Register before June 6 to save your seat. Montreal Hub Sponsor

Registration fees for the entire 3-day conference

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