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.
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
Time
Topic
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Opening remarks
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Refugee Law 101
9:45 – 10 a.m.
Coffee break
10 a.m. – noon
The refugee hearing: Preparing your client, running a refugee hearing and the aftermath
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch break
12:45 – 2 p.m.
Views from the Immigration and Refugee Board and presentations by Refugee Protection Division and Refugee Appeal Division
2 – 2:15 p.m.
Wellness break
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Refugee judicial reviews and refugee appeals
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Trauma-informed practice for refugee clients
3:15 – 4 p.m.
General discussion and questions on immigration law
4 – 4:05 p.m.
Closing remarks
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