Summary of Meetings: Immigration Law
Number of Meetings Held:7
October 14, 2020
Registration Count: 60
Guest Speaker: Jenny Kwan, Member of Parliament Vancouver East
Meeting Title/Topic: MP Jenny Kwan, Vancouver East
Synopsis: We reviewed how an MP’s office might be able to assist with an immigration matter and when is the best time to involve a client’s MP. We explored how our organization, or ourselves as lawyers, can advance current immigration issues and challenges through our elected representatives in Ottawa. Find out more about what the pressing issues are for MP Kwan in her role as Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Critic for Multiculturalism.
November 03, 2020
Registration Count: 39
Guest Speaker: Danine Leduc, Assistant Deputy Minister John Blakely, Executive Director of Policy and Legislation Kailyn Sherk, Director of Project Management
Meeting Title/Topic: Ministry of Labour Update and Overview of the BC Employer Registry for Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
Synopsis: Danine Leduc, Assistant Deputy Minister, John Blakely, Executive Director of Policy and Legislation, and Kailyn Sherk, Director of Project Management for updated and overviewef the BC Employer Registry for Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers.
December 09, 2020
Registration Count: 40
Guest Speaker: Roman Zelichenko, JD and Founder, GMI Rocket
Meeting Title/Topic: Using Social Media in Immigration Practice In 2020 And Beyond
Synopsis: We visited the topic of insights on how to approach social media as lawyers and why using social media is more important to practice management now than ever. We learned how to use tools like LinkedIn to facilitate client communication and strategic business planning, including strategies specific to immigration law practitioners.
The session focused on LinkedIn and how to use it to be a thought leader in the field, including how to create opportunities for speaking engagements, writing, research, client engagement and client development. This session was a practice management topic that focussed on the marketing of a law practice in accordance with the rules and obligations of lawyers, the importance of careful and thoughtful social media strategies, and how to leverage the LinkedIn platform.
December 15, 2020
Registration Count: 34
Guest Speaker:
Meeting Title/Topic: Trivia Night
Synopsis: Trivia night social for practitioners and government partners. A virtual quiz experience that has been used by other Bar Associations to allowing for a social opportunity in the face of the pandemic.
January 12, 2021
Registration Count: 73
Guest Speaker: Deb Zehr, Executive Director, Immigration Programs David Whibley, Director, Skills Immigration Michael Kim, Director, Entrepreneur Immigration Troy Machan, Director, Business Operations Aireen Luney, Manager, Program Development & Promotion
Meeting Title/Topic: BC PNP Annual Update
Synopsis: Reviewed general program updates, procedural updates due to COVID, and best practices for lawyers assisting clients with applications in the current environment.
February 18, 2021
Registration Count: 68
Guest Speaker: Darcy Bromley, IRCC Sarah Finall, IRCC
Meeting Title/Topic: IRCC Annual Update
Synopsis: Updates from IRCC, with special attention to COVID updates from IRCC.
April 29, 2021
Registration Count: 66
Guest Speaker: Shawn Plunkett, Director for Employment and Social Development Canada Liliane Goulet, Team Leader for Employment and Social Development Canada
Meeting Title/Topic: GTS LMIA - Program Update
Synopsis: Update on the GTS LMIA program. Topics addressed included overview of the GTS LMIA application process, tips and tricks for LMBP discussions and commitments, and tatistics regarding GTS LMIA program usage
Summary of Meetings: Immigration Law - Overseas Lawy
Number of Meetings Held:10
September 17, 2020
Registration Count: 19
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: September Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
October 22, 2020
Registration Count: 21
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: October Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
November 26, 2020
Registration Count: 23
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: November Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
December 23, 2020
Registration Count: 17
Guest Speaker:
Meeting Title/Topic: December Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
January 21, 2021
Registration Count: 34
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: January Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
February 25, 2021
Registration Count: 23
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: February Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
March 25, 2021
Registration Count: 31
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: March Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
April 22, 2021
Registration Count: 26
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: April Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
May 27, 2021
Registration Count: 28
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: May Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
June 24, 2021
Registration Count: 17
Guest Speaker: N/A
Meeting Title/Topic: June Meeting
Synopsis: The Overseas Lawyers Group held an informal meeting. The group discussed developments in immigration and citizenship law and policy, shared practice tips and discussed challenging case scenarios.
Summary of Meetings: Immigration Law - Victoria Lawyers Group
Number of Meetings Held:1
November 18, 2020
Registration Count: 22
Guest Speaker: Robin Gage, Arvay Finlay LLP
Meeting Title/Topic: Vavilov Discussion
Synopsis: Robin Gage of Arvay Finlay LLP joined the CBA Immigration Victoria subsection to discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s Vavilov decision and offered practical guidance for practitioners who engage with administrative tribunals.