CILA’s mission is to serve as the voice of the immigration bar as we collectively seek to promote a fairer and stronger Canadian immigration system.
We aim to achieve our mission by promoting the rule of law, access to justice, research, education, mentorship, collaboration, and dispute resolution.
IMPACT: CILA will fight for advances in Canadian citizenship and immigration law. This entails gathering member feedback to submit recommendations to government on how to improve immigration policies, laws, processes, and regulations. It also entails promoting the rule of law through strategic court interventions and test litigation.
EDUCATION: Benefit from knowledge advancement, access to information, leading research, thought leadership, subject-matter experts, and colleagues across Canada. Discuss critical issues and get strategic tips on the CILA Listserv.
RESEARCH: Contribute to cutting-edge research that will help to shape the national immigration dialogue. Research will also support innovative test litigation that CILA will pursue to help shape the future of citizenship and immigration law.
EXPERTISE: Canadian immigration is always evolving. CILA membership will allow you to remain up to date on the latest industry developments and maintain the expertise you need to excel as a Canadian immigration lawyer.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Have your voice heard by Canada’s governments, the media, and other major immigration system stakeholders. CILA will regularly collect and disseminate member feedback via written publications, media interviews, and other forms of public relations such as social media. CILA will be nimble and have the flexibility to respond quickly to the biggest issues of the day.
NETWORK: Build and maintain relationships with Canada’s leading immigration lawyers.
MENTORSHIP: Students and junior members of the bar will be invited to receive mentorship from a leading Canadian immigration lawyer.
VISIBILITY: All members will receive CILA logos for use on their firm or professional website and for use on their email signature block. In addition, members will be invited to author thought leadership publications that will feature on the CILA website, social media channels, and newsletter.