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JOIN THE VOICE OF THE CANADIAN IMMIGRATION BAR
Members have the opportunity to write opinion pieces on the CILA blog and represent CILA before government committees. CILA provides independent, credible input on developments in immigration law, policy and programs.
JOIN A COMMUNITY OF CLOSE TO 500 MEMBERS ACROSS CANADA
We all share a common goal: to provide the highest quality representation to our clients. The immigration bar is renowned for its collegial and friendly atmosphere, and CILA serves as a hub for our community. Members can look forward to practical resources, mentorship, professional development and growth through education, peer support and in-person networking events.
JOIN FOR ACCESS TO KEY RESOURCES
In the complex field of immigration, clear and comprehensive information can be hard to come by. CILA offers our Members access to the most current immigration law resources. Throughout the year, we provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and workshops, as well as Ask Me Anything (AMA) interactive sessions with seasoned immigration lawyers. Our Members also have exclusive access the CILA Library, which contains a growing body of information obtained through Member contributions, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests and other sources.
JOIN A PUBLIC IMMIGRATION LAWYER DIRECTORY
At CILA, we are committed to ensuring access to legal counsel. We believe that members of the global community should have access to an informed, professional Canadian immigration lawyer at every stage of their immigration journey. To facilitate this, CILA maintains a searchable Lawyer Directory for members of the public to identify and contact a CILA Member.
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Thought Leadership
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By Justin Jian-Yi Toh, Barristor & Solicitor.
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CILA in the news
CILA speaks before Senate Committee in support of Bill S-215: An Act Respecting National Immigration Month
CILA was invited to speak before SOCI regarding Bill S-215: An Act Respecting National Immigration Month.
March 30, 2026
Policy Positions
L’ACAI dénonce l’entrée en vigueur du projet de loi C-12
L’ACAI constate avec consternation que le projet de loi C-12 (Loi visant à renforcer le système d’immigration et la sécurité des frontières du Canada) a
March 27, 2026
