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
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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Join a growing community of Canadian immigration lawyers, academics and law students.
Our Latest Articles
Express your interest in serving on CILA’s Board of Directors
CILA is beginning the process of recruiting new directors to serve on its Board. If you are interested in nominating yourself, we kindly ask you
CILA in CBC article: Federal Court grants request to group constitutional challenges against new asylum law
CILA features in a CBC article regarding a federal court challenge of Bill C-12.
Interim post-graduation work authorization: The difference between ‘expiry’ and ‘invalidity’
Authored by Andra Dumitrescu, Canadian Immigration Lawyer. This article was originally published on Law360 Canada (www.law360.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc.
