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X-WR-CALNAME:Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)
X-WR-CALDESC:CILA seeks to promote a stronger Canadian immigration system through research, collaboration, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and more.
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SUMMARY:Canadian Citizenship by Descent
DESCRIPTION:CILA is excited to announce our upcoming CLE webinar, “Canadian Citizenship by Descent!”\n\nProgram Details:\nDate: Wednesday, April 9, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET\nRegistration: FREE for CILA Members and Law Students; $50 for Non-Members*\n*Non-members must meet CILA membership eligibility criteria to attend.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\nCanada’s current first-generation limit denies citizenship rights to children born abroad to Canadian citizens who were also born outside Canada.\nBill C-71: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024) arose from a constitutional challenge at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice which declared in December 2023 that the first-generation limit for those born abroad is unconstitutional. In this session, our panel of seasoned professionals will provide their perspectives and insights into these proposed changes and discuss:\n\nBackgrounder on the Citizenship Act and impacts on the first-generation limit\nConstitutional challenge in Bjorkquist and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision and ongoing litigation\nWhat is Bill C-71 and its proposed amendments to the Citizenship Act\nHow will these changes impact Canadians and their families?\nParliament prorogued and possibly will be dissolved for an election and what it means for citizenship reforms\n\n\nExperts:\nJoin our esteemed panelists featuring:\n\nSujit Choudhry\nAmandeep Hayer\nBruce Allen\n\n\nThis session covers the basics of the topic and will be useful for immigration law practitioners at all levels.\nRegister now to secure your spot!\n\nPlease note: This program qualifies for CPD points under substantive law. Attendees are responsible for applying for the appropriate CPD credits with their provincial or territorial law society. Please retain your registration ticket, event invitation email (with the Zoom link), and program materials as proof to claim your CPD hours.\n
URL:https://cila.co/events/canadian-citizenship-by-descent/
CATEGORIES:Continuous Legal Education,Featured Webinar
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