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33rd Immigration Law Summit (Day Two)
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Date

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

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Alternate date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 [click to view options]

CPD Hour(s)
5 h Substantive
1 h Professionalism
30 m EDI Professionalism

Additional Information

Page Count: 220

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Co-Chairs
  • Joo Eun KimStaff Lawyer, Refugee Law Office
    Legal Aid Ontario
  • John LoncarCounsel, National Litigation Sector
    Department of Justice Canada
Description
The rules and regulations around immigration and refugees are undergoing another year of disruption, as the government changes course. This summit brings together lawyers, refugee advocates, adjudicators, and government officials to discuss the latest legal developments, ethical issues, and government program updates in this area.
  • What advice can you give clients to stay in status and continue to work?
  • What do recent cases say about inadmissibility for engaging in terrorism?
  • How can you get errors corrected that might lead to IRCC refusals?
  • How should you prepare for unplanned absences from your practice?
  • What are some key current issues at Points of Entry?
  • What are the immigration consequences of criminal proceedings?


Presenters

  • Joo Eun KimStaff Lawyer, Refugee Law OfficeLegal Aid Ontario
  • John LoncarCounsel, National Litigation SectorDepartment of Justice Canada
  • Christopher EzrinCounsel, National Litigation SectorDepartment of Justice Canada
  • Emma WhiteStaff Lawyer, Refugee Law OfficeLegal Aid Ontario
  • Judith MichaelySenior Counsel, National Litigation SectorDepartment of Justice Canada
  • Warda Shazadi MeighenLandings LLP
  • Jacqueline Bonisteel, C.S.Corporate Immigration Law Firm
  • Erin Simpson, B.A.H., J.D.Landings LLP
  • Tom CombsSenior Counsel Program - CriminalLegal Aid Ontario
  • Anthony NavaneelanRefugee Law OfficeLegal Aid Ontario
  • Daniel EngelSenior Counsel, National Litigation SectorDepartment of Justice Canada
  • Margaux PeckCounsel, Practice ReviewLaw Society of Ontario
  • Karin BaqiInvestigation Counsel, Investigation ServicesLaw Society of Ontario
  • Kelly Anne GerraCounsel and Manager, Practice Supports and ResourcesLaw Society of Ontario
  • Adrienne SmithSmith Immigration Law
  • The Honourable Justice Ekaterina TsimberisFederal Court
  • Benjamin ListonSenior Counsel, Refugee Law OfficeLegal Aid Ontario
  • Maureen SilcoffSilcoff, Shacter
  • Christopher CrightonDeputy Director and Senior CounselDepartment of Justice Canada

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