Date: May 22, 2026
Location: In person and virtual
We are pleased to welcome you for a full day of learning on recent developments in refugee and immigration law, practical insights for practitioners, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country. Whether you are new to this work or have years of experience, the conference is designed to provide clear, useful, and up-to-date information in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Consistent with past years, the conference will be offered in a HYBRID format. You can join us virtually via Zoom, or attend in person at one of our regional venues:
- Vancouver: Immigration and Refugee Legal Clinic510 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3A8 (2nd floormeeting room)
- Edmonton: Legal Aid Alberta10123 – 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3H1
- Winnipeg: Clarke Immigration Law, Suite 409, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C
- Toronto: Toronto Metropolitan University, JOR building, 380 Victoria Street (POD250 “the Commons Conference Room”)
- Ottawa: Impact Hub Ottawa123 Slater St. 6th floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2
- Montreal: UQAM, 201 Av. du Président-Kennedy, Montréal, QC H2X 3Y7(ROOM NUMBER TBD)
- Halifax: McInnes Cooper TowerPurdy’s Wharf, 13th Floor, 1969 Upper Water St.,Halifax, NS B3J 3R7, (Multipurpose Room)
*Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided at in-person venues. All options will be vegetarian.
CPD Hours: TBD
For Registration, please visit our Eventbrite page: Link
Agenda:
- 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM – Office Hours with Senior Lawyers
- Speakers: senior lawyers from each in-person city
- Description: An informal drop-in session where participants can ask questions and discuss practical issues with experienced refugee and immigration lawyers. Coffee, tea, and breakfast will be provided during this session (in person only)
- 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM – Opening Remarks
- Speaker: Aisling Bondy, CARL President
- 11:10 AM – 11:30 AM – Litigation Update
- Speakers: TBD
- Description: TBD
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM – Strategic Settlement Negotiations in Immigration Matters
- Speakers: Khatidja Moloo-Alam, Lavender Law
- Description: A practical discussion on how to approach and negotiate settlements effectively in immigration cases, including perspectives from both counsel and decision-makers.
- 12:15 PM – 01:15 PM: PRRAs After C-12: Practice and Judicial Review
- Speaker: Anne-Cécile Khouri-Raphael
- Description: An in-depth review of Pre-Removal Risk Assessments (PRRAs), including recent changes, with a focus on best practices, advocacy strategies, and challenges in judicial review.
- 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM – Lunch
- 02:15 PM – 03:15 PM – Strategic Motions at the Federal Court
- Speaker: Maureen Silcoff
- Description: A practical session on how to use motions strategically in Federal Court litigation, including tips, pitfalls, and best practices.
- 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM – Break
- 03:30 PM – 03:55 PM – Maximize Your Legal Research: Essential CanLII Tips, Tools, and AI Features Fo
- Speaker: Brenda Alm
- Description: A hands-on session highlighting key CanLII tools, research strategies, and new AI features to improve efficiency and results.
- 03:55 PM – 04:50 PM – AI in Immigration Practice: Practical Uses and Pitfalls
- Speaker: Alastair Clark (moderator), TBD
- Description: A practical, discussion-based panel exploring how AI is being used in immigration practice, including benefits, risks, and ethical considerations.
- 04:50 PM – 05:00 PM – Closing Remarks
- Speakers: Anne-Cécile Khouri-Raphael and Tania Princz-Lebel
Ticked fees:
- Early Bird – LAWYER (CARL Member)
- CA$110.00
- Early Bird – LAWYER (Non-CARL Member)
- CA$210.00
- Early Bird – STUDENT(CARL Member)
- CA$50.00
- Early Bird – STUDENT (Non-CARL Member)
- CA$60.00
- LAWYER (CARL Member)
- CA$130.00
- LAWYER (Non-CARL Member)
- CA$230.00
- STUDENT(CARL Member)
- CA$60.00
- STUDENT (Non-CARL Member)
- CA$70.0
- Early bird tickets sold until May 8, 2026