20:20 A VISION FOR LAWYER EXPERTISE DURING A PANDEMIC AND BEYOND

Presented by the CBA Immigration Law Section

DAY 3 – FRIDAY, JUNE 5 2020 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM ET

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
New Programs for Caregivers and Vulnerable Workers, and Undisclosed Family Members – Implications for these Workers during a Pandemic

With IRCC’s winding down of some pilot projects and its introduction of new pilots, this session will cover strategic planning and technical issues in the following areas:

- Practical options for clients already in caregiver pilots
- Accessing the new caregiver pilots for temporary and permanent options
- Advising and assisting those suffering abuse or family violence to access the new work permit options
- The undeclared family member pilot project
- Special considerations for these workers during a pandemic

Speakers:
Amelie Laporte-Lestage, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Ottawa, ON)
Ellen O’Halloran, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Ottawa, ON)
Deanna Okun-Nachoff, McCrea Immigration Law (Vancouver, BC)
Bogdan Sultana, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Ottawa, ON)

Moderator:
Matthew Aronson, Adessky Attorneys Avocats (Montreal, QC)