IRB Most Recent Decisions & Pilot Projects – What You Need to Know
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 8th webinar in the CBA Immigration Law Online Symposium. You can purchase the full program at a package rate.
Friday, June 4, 2021 | 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM ET
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm ET IRB Most Recent Decisions & Pilot Projects – What You Need to Know
This session will be of interest to lawyers practicing at the IRB. The panelists will discuss new procedures by the IRB as a result of COVID-19 and advocacy in the virtual hearing room.
During this session, the following elements will be addressed:
- Summary of IRB changes from March 2020 to June 2021
- Current projects at the IRB to reduce the backlog
- Summary of IRB decisions that refer to COVID-19 and non-Covid 19 IRB and FCD decisions to look out for
- Sharing best practices and tips from counsel about advocating in a virtual hearing
- Recommendations on IRB practices: what worked and what didn’t during the pandemic
Moderator & Speaker:
Claudia Molina, Cabinet Molina Inc
Speakers:
Rebeka Lauks, Battista Smith Migration Law Group
Roula Eatrides, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Gary Dukeshire, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Paula Thompson, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Angus Grant, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
David Matas, Barrister & Solicitor
