20:20 A VISION FOR LAWYER EXPERTISE DURING A PANDEMIC AND BEYOND
Presented by the CBA Immigration Law Section
DAY 2 – FRIDAY, MAY 29 2020 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM ET
10:45 am – 11:20 am
Running a Government Department during a Pandemic
Get a behind the scenes look at how the Government of Canada reacted to COVID-19 and coordinated certain departments and ministers to work together to slow the spread of the virus. Learn about what has been and what will continue to be some of the biggest challenges for IRCC and CBSA for the next two months, and for the next six to eight months. Find out about the lasting legacy of COVID-19, lessons learned and methods of doing business for IRCC and CBSA in the future.
Speakers:
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness*
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Moderator: Ravi Jain, Conference Co-Chair & CBA Immigration Law Section Chair
*Minister Blair's portion to be provided as a recording following the session
11:20 am – 11:30 am
Presentation of CBA Immigration Law Section Volunteer Recognition Awards
Recipients:
Anna Kuranicheva, Edmonton Community Legal Centre (Edmonton, AB
Sofia Mirza, Fillmore Riley LLP (Winnipeg, MB)
Erin C. Roth, Edelmann and Company Law Office (Vancouver, BC)
Presenter:
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
