During law school, Vance worked as an Immigration Officer at the Peace Arch / Pacific Highway and did the clinical program in immigration law with the Legal Aid Society in downtown Vancouver. After law school, Vance completed an LL.M. at the University of Dundee, Scotland, and worked at the United Nations in New York. Vance has been a strong advocate for immigration lawyers in Canada, serving as a Past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association, National Immigration Law Section. He also practices corporate and commercial law and has extensive experience with private and public finance and governance.
March 2026
Fireside Chat on All Things Federal Court
This fireside chat is meant to be open to new and seasoned litigators. The featured presenters will start with broad principles, and then move into practice tips and substantive discussion of law/procedure.
April 2026
Free Webinar: The Latest on Canadian and U.S. Business Immigration Streams, Brought to you by Plan Writers
As we move through 2026, the landscape for North American business immigration has undergone a dramatic transformation. In Canada, the sunsetting of the traditional Start-Up Visa (SUV) and the introduction of a more selective, targeted “Entrepreneur Pilot” have forced practitioners to pivot. Meanwhile, south of the border, the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is entering […]
Join the Live CILA Webinar: Federal Court Advocacy in Refugee Cases
CILA is excited to invite you to our upcoming CLE webinar, “Federal Court Advocacy in Refugee Cases.”
May 2026
Understanding Citizenship Act Reform: How to Counsel Clients Following the End of the First-Generation Limit
CILA is excited to invite you to our upcoming CLE webinar, “Understanding Citizenship Act Reform: How to Counsel Clients on the First-Generation Limit.”
August 2026
Crimmigration 101: Navigating the Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law
CILA is proud to present an essential professional development session: Crimmigration 101. When criminal law and immigration status collide, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A single charge can jeopardize a client’s future in Canada, turning a routine immigration matter into a complex legal battle. Are you prepared to navigate the nuances of “serious criminality” or […]
October 2026
CILA Conference 2026: Delving Deeper into Canada’s Immigration System
The 2026 CILA Legal Conference marks an exciting milestone as ours second annual gathering, building on the success of our inaugural event in 2025. This year’s conference promises even more engaging conversations, dynamic speakers, and fresh insights into the evolving Canadian legal landscape.
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