{"id":14142,"date":"2025-12-08T18:58:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T23:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cila.co\/?post_type=mec-events&#038;p=14142"},"modified":"2026-06-09T19:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:19:41","slug":"cila-conference-2026","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/events\/cila-conference-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CILA Conference 2026: Delving Deeper into Canada\u2019s Immigration System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"260\">The 2026 CILA Conference marks an exciting milestone as our second annual gathering, building on the success of our inaugural event in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s conference promises even more engaging conversations, dynamic speakers, and fresh insights into the evolving Canadian legal landscape. Attendees can look forward to expanded programming and countless opportunities to network with fellow legal professionals, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts. It\u2019s set to be an inspiring and energizing event that continues CILA\u2019s mission of fostering connection, learning, and professional growth.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Program Details<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><strong>Conference Date and Time:<\/strong> Monday October 5, 2026 (8:00 AM ET &#8211; 7:00 PM ET)<\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> The Quay, 100 Queens Quay E 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1V3<\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><strong>Draft Agenda:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LLoE1MvQ11uDKmt5fsO_Bk9mNbnYEYIb\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104989771390045836817&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View here<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><strong>Tickets &amp; Sponsorship Options:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/ticketing\/cila-conference--2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase here<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><strong>Conference Co-Chairs: <\/strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW182317318 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182317318 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Adrienne Smith (Advocacy), Marina Sedai (Economic), and Chris Ezrin (DOJ)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><strong>Accessibility<\/strong>: The conference venue is fully accessible.<!--more--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Want to sponsor?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sponsor Options:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/ticketing\/cila-conference--2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsorship Package: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cila.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CILA-Sponsorship-Package-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:research@cila.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research@cila.co<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Pre-Conference Networking Event<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-Conference Networking Reception: <\/strong>Sunday October 4, 2025 (5:00 PM ET &#8211; 7:00 PM ET)\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 5 Church Street, Toronto, M5E 1M2 (Office of Corporate Immigration Law Firm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $50<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> Unfortunately this venue is not wheelchair accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"x_elementtoproof\"><strong>Pre-Conference Dinner Club<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Format:<\/b>\u00a0Networking in small groups<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Venue:<\/b>\u00a0Local restaurants within walking distance of the Pre-Conference Networking Reception<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Description:<\/b> Dinner Club is an exciting new networking event new to this year\u2019s conference. Attendees will be sorted at random into groups of 4-8, with reservations made for 7 pm at a selection of local restaurants in Toronto. Dinner Club members will learn their assigned restaurant and fellow group members at the networking event, and will leave for their restaurants at 6:45 pm. <strong>Note that attendance at the pre-conference networking reception is not required to join the Dinner Club;<\/strong> you can simply arrive for 6:45 to leave with your group. If you would like to get to know some of your colleagues in a quieter setting, this event is your opportunity!<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Cost:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"> Each attendee is responsible for their own dinner costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1 aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Lawyers Should Attend<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Insightful Programming:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0From AI in IRCC decision-making to evolving Express Entry rules and Federal Court strategies, get ahead of the curve with timely legal education.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expert Speakers:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Hear from judges, IRCC representatives, government officials, and leading immigration lawyers across Canada.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CLE Accreditation:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Fulfill your professionalism, ethics, and practice management requirements by gaining credit for 6 substantive hours and 1.5 professionalism hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Networking:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Build relationships with peers, thought leaders, and potential collaborators from across the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food &amp; Hospitality:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, and a post-conference cocktail reception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Watch Footage of the 2025 Conference<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\"><iframe style=\"aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100% !important;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HER4kfWViOs\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 aria-level=\"1\"><\/h1>\n<h1 aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other Key Information &amp; FAQs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who should attend?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Immigration and refugee lawyers, public sector and NGO professionals, law students, and in-house counsel with an interest in immigration, tech, or litigation will find immense value. If you work with immigration issues in Canada\u2014this event is for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Will I receive CLE\/CPD credit?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes! You are eligible for substantive hours and professionalism hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have any hotel recommendations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><strong>Westin:<\/strong> <a title=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/yyzwi-the-westin-harbour-castle-toronto\/overview\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/yyzwi-the-westin-harbour-castle-toronto\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/yyzwi-the-westin-harbour-castle-toronto\/overview\/<\/a> &#8211;\u00a01 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6 (6 minute walk to conference venue)<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><strong>Novotel:<\/strong> <a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\" title=\"https:\/\/novoteltorontocentre.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/novoteltorontocentre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">https:\/\/novoteltorontocentre.com\/<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\"> &#8211;\u00a045 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1W2 (13 minute walk to conference venue)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoListParagraph\"><strong>Marriott Eaton Center:<\/strong> <a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\" 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