Immigration and Refugee Law Training
February 28, 2022
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The pandemic has ramped up stress for immigration and refugee claimants. Gain insights on the challenges and new opportunities.
Speakers
Andrea Doyle
Senior Advisory Counsel, Family and Immigration Law
Ruth Williams
LAA Staff Lawyer
Alexandra Mann
Member, Refugee Protection Division
Jennifer Ellis
Legal Counsel, Legal Services, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Jody Brennan
Assistant Deputy Chairperson, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Agenda
Time
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Topic
Opening remarks
Time
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Topic
Refugee Law 101
- Legislation
- Grounds for the Claiming Refugee Status
- Process
Time
9:45 – 10 a.m.
Topic
Coffee break
Time
10 a.m. – noon
Topic
The refugee hearing: Preparing your client, running a refugee hearing and the aftermath
Time
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Topic
Lunch break
Time
12:45 – 2 p.m.
Topic
Views from the Immigration and Refugee Board and presentations by Refugee Protection Division and Refugee Appeal Division
Time
2 – 2:15 p.m.
Topic
Wellness break
Time
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Topic
Refugee judicial reviews and refugee appeals
Time
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Topic
Trauma-informed practice for refugee clients
Time
3:15 – 4 p.m.
Topic
General discussion and questions on immigration law
Time
4 – 4:05 p.m.
Topic
Closing remarks
Event inquiries
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