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JOIN THE VOICE OF THE CANADIAN IMMIGRATION BAR
Members have the opportunity to write opinion pieces on the CILA blog and represent CILA before government committees. CILA provides independent, credible input on developments in immigration law, policy and programs.
JOIN A COMMUNITY OF CLOSE TO 500 MEMBERS ACROSS CANADA
We all share a common goal: to provide the highest quality representation to our clients. The immigration bar is renowned for its collegial and friendly atmosphere, and CILA serves as a hub for our community. Members can look forward to practical resources, mentorship, professional development and growth through education, peer support and in-person networking events.
JOIN FOR ACCESS TO KEY RESOURCES
In the complex field of immigration, clear and comprehensive information can be hard to come by. CILA offers our Members access to the most current immigration law resources. Throughout the year, we provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and workshops, as well as Ask Me Anything (AMA) interactive sessions with seasoned immigration lawyers. Our Members also have exclusive access the CILA Library, which contains a growing body of information obtained through Member contributions, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests and other sources.
JOIN A PUBLIC IMMIGRATION LAWYER DIRECTORY
At CILA, we are committed to ensuring access to legal counsel. We believe that members of the global community should have access to an informed, professional Canadian immigration lawyer at every stage of their immigration journey. To facilitate this, CILA maintains a searchable Lawyer Directory for members of the public to identify and contact a CILA Member.
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Think Canada Treats Asylum Seekers Better than the USA? Bill C-12 is Now Law, and It’s Worse than Any Law in the USA
This article is authored by Ronalee Carey and originally posted on the website of Ronalee Carey Law.
May 25, 2026
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Express your interest in serving on CILA’s Board of Directors
CILA is beginning the process of recruiting new directors to serve on its Board. If you are interested in nominating yourself, we kindly ask you
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Thought Leadership
CILA in CBC article: Federal Court grants request to group constitutional challenges against new asylum law
CILA features in a CBC article regarding a federal court challenge of Bill C-12.
May 17, 2026
