À propos de l'ACAI
History
Governance
CILA was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation on January 1, 2021. Our Founding Members established a Steering Committee to consult with immigration lawyers and stakeholders across Canada and determine the level of support and initial priorities for our organization.
Almost 500 Canadian immigration lawyers joined CILA in 2022-23. Our first election was administered by an independent Elections Committee pursuant to CILA’s Election Policy and our inaugural Board of Directors elected in January 2023. CILA’s officers are appointed by the Board of Directors. Our current Board of Directors is found here.
CILA Members are encouraged to get involved in our committee work and to express interest in serving on our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors is inclusive and representative of our Members, from young lawyers to senior members of the Canadian immigration bar.
CILA’s Role
Our mission revolves around four key pillars:
Communications
Plaidoyers
Community
Resources
CILA is committed to delivering exceptional value through its member resources. We offer numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions each year, catering to lawyers at all experience levels. Our CLEs include hands-on workshops for skill development in new practice areas and advanced sessions to keep members informed about complex topics. Moreover, CILA shares valuable documents related to immigration practice with members through the CILA Library. We continually expand our resource offerings to benefit our members.
Values
Community
We work collaboratively to elevate the practice of immigration law and facilitate the delivery of fair, inclusive, and diverse immigration to Canada.
Independent
CILA maintains a strictly apolitical stance, focusing its comments on policy and law rather than engaging in political matters.
Positive
CILA is an agent of positive action and change within the Canadian immigration bar, for immigrants to Canada, and for Canadian policymakers.
Nimble
CILA possesses the agility to respond swiftly to immigration-related developments, offering well-informed reactions and commentary.
Effective
CILA is results-driven, achieving outcomes through its proactive actions and initiatives.
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Our Latest Articles
Lawyers ‘shocked’ by lack of answers on ‘Lost Canadian’ citizenship recalls
CILA features in a recent article on IRCC’s decision to recall Canadian citizenship certificates.
New immigration law could make Canada less secure, not more
This article was originally posted on the website of the Institute for Research on Public Policy and was authored by Pablo Policzer, Associate Professor, University
CILA in Toronto Star article discussing instability of Canada’s immigration system
CILA is in a new Toronto Star article discussing ongoing challenges with the immigration system. Click here to read the article.
