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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:Join CILA in Calgary on September 24, 2024!
DESCRIPTION:CILA invites all members and interested non-members to a free in-person networking event in Calgary! Join us on Tuesday, September 24, between 4:00-7:00 p.m. MT.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to meet and mingle with your fellow CILA members.\nFind out more about CILA and the very exciting resources we are developing and delivering to members, as well as the advocacy work CILA is pursuing on behalf of immigration lawyers.\nThis free event is open to CILA members and eligible non-members.\n\nAgenda\n4:00 – 5:30 PM MT: Panel Discussion: Business Insights on Immigration Policy: A Western Canadian Perspective\nJoin a panel of industry leaders as they share their insights on how federal and provincial immigration policies can better support economic development in Western Canada in general, and Alberta in particular. CILA will compile the panel’s suggestions and share them on its website and in its submissions to government officials.\nConfirmed Speakers:\n\nLeslie Shier, Director of Client Excellence, Calgary Economic Development\nMike Holden, VP of Policy, Business Council of Alberta\nWunmi Adekanmbi, Founder, Immigrant Techies Alberta\nNeeraj Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO, Lawcubator\nModerator: Vance Langford, Co-President, CILA\n\n\n5:30 PM MT – 7:00 PM MT: Networking Reception, Presented by Scotiabank\nMingle with CILA members and guests in a networking reception, brought to you by Scotiabank. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided courtesy of CILA.\n\nLead Sponsor: Scotiabank\n\nScotiabank is pleased to share the following resources with event attendees:\n\nLearn more about the Scotiabank Lawyer Banking Program: Scotiabank Lawyer Banking Program\nDiscover how Scotiabank’s wealth management team in Calgary, the Panorama Advisory Group, can provide financial guidance to you and your clients: Panorama Advisory Group ( https://panoramaadvisorygroup.com/ )\nMore information for newcomers to Canada or those looking to emigrate: Scotiabank Advice+ Smooth Transition for Moving to Canada\n\n\nBadge Lanyard Sponsor: Archer Advisory (formerly ABM Accounting)\n\n\n\nRanging from trust accounting to law society compliance to optimizing legal workflows, Archer Advisory ( https://www.accountingabm.com/about ) can handle all of a law firm’s accounting, finance or administrative needs. Specializing in small to mid-sized law firms, Archer Advisory and its team of accountants, paralegals and law clerks have successfully kept law firms across Canada compliant with their law society while optimizing legal and admin workflows in the process. With the aim of making practice management less stressful for lawyers, Archer prides itself on being communicative, efficient and providing quality service.\nPost-event Report Sponsor: Windmill Microlending\n\n\n\nWindmill Microlending ( https://www.windmillmicrolending.org/ ) provides microloans of up to $15,000 to skilled immigrants and refugees so they can succeed in their careers. We support clients to obtain the Canadian licensing or training required to work in their field, or to secure a position which matches their level of education, skills, and experience. Our loans can pay for exams, training, assessments, books and materials, living allowance, relocation costs, professional association fees, and other expenses related to advancing their career.\n
URL:https://cila.co/events/join-cila-in-calgary-on-september-24-2024/
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LOCATION:315 - 8th Avenue S W, Calgary, AB, T2P 4K1
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