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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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Read CILA’s Submission to CIMM on “Canada’s Immigration System” study
CIMM is currently conducting a study evaluating the state of Canada’s immigration system.
January 21, 2026
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CILA speaks to CTV Morning on the state of Canada’s immigration system
Watch CILA’s interview with CTV Morning on the current state of the Canadian immigration system.
January 19, 2026
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The Determinative Role of the Best Interests of the Child in Humanitarian and Compassionate Immigration Decisions
By Yoann Axel Emian, Canadian Immigration Lawyer.
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