The Full Picture – Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry | The Immigration and Refugee Board’s Growth and Transformation Agenda: Plenary with the Chairperson

Presented by the CBA Immigration Law Section

Cost
CBA members: $55
CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years): $40
CBA Student members: $10
Non-members: $220
AQAADI members: $110*
Government: $110
Paralegal prices available**
Plus applicable taxes

*AQAADI members please contact Isabelle Dongier and await response before registering.
**Paralegals please contact pd@cba.org for assistance.

All sessions will be presented in English. Registrants will receive an on-demand recording following each webcast.

This is the 15^th webinar in the CBA Immigration Law Online Symposium. You can purchase the full program at a package rate.

Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM ET

11:45 am - 1:00 pm ET The Full Picture – Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

This session will highlight the most important topics related to the temporary entry of foreign nationals from the entertainment industry in Canada, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this whole industry. The session will also explore permanent residency options for foreign nationals in this industry.

Among the topics to be covered include:

• Overview of the general temporary residence process: main options to consider for musicians, actors, other entertainers, and crew members
• Main impacts of COVID-19 and travel restrictions on the industry
• Practical tips on how to navigate files in this difficult context
• Path to permanent residency: main programs to consider and difficulties that can be encountered

Moderator & Speaker:
Chantal Arsenault, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

Speakers:
Brian Dingle, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Helen Park, Dentons Canada LLP
Rick Canny, Favour the Artist
Isabelle Blondeau, A/Assistant-Director, Immigration Program Guidance, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Christian Wiggins, Program Advisor, Immigration Program Guidance, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET The Immigration and Refugee Board’s Growth and Transformation Agenda: Plenary with the Chairperson

Please join Mr. Wex for a short presentation and Q&A session.

Moderator: Kyle Hyndman, McCrea Law