Lecture at the University of British Columbia
Jennifer Ellis is presenting a lecture on refugee and immigration law at UBC on May 5, 2017 as part of the Vancouver Mentorship Society's "Intro to the Law" program.
Immigration Law Conference – CBABC
Jennifer Ellis is moderating a panel on Inadmissibility related to Residency Obligations and Misrepresentation at the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch) Immigration Law Conference held on February 24, 2017 in Vancouver.
2017 Vancouver International Law Conference
Erica Olmstead is one of the organizers of the 2017 Vancouver International Law Conference - Respecting International Humanitarian Law within the changing face of global conflict. Registration info is here.
Section meeting on children’s immigration rights
Jennifer Ellis is speaking on Monday, January 23rd at the CBA section meeting on Children's Rights in the Context of Immigration Detention.
Presentation for newcomers
Erin Roth is giving a presentation for newcomers, addressing family reunification and sponsorship applications, maintaining residency, and citizenship, on 12 December 2016. The seminar is hosted by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program.
CLEBC – conference presenter
Judith Boer is doing a presentation on humanitarian and compassionate applications (H&Cs) at the Continuing Legal Education in British Columbia (CLEBC) conference Immigration Issues In Depth on Friday, December 2, 2016.
International Humanitarian Law Conference
Erica Olmstead has joined the Red Cross Steering Committee helping to plan a conference for February, 2017. The conference is on International Humanitarian Law (Respecting International Humanitarian Law in the changing face of Global Conflict. Details to follow as planning progresses.
Permanent resident information session
Judith Boer and Peter Edelmann are giving an information session for families with temporary status (working / student visa) who would like to remain in Canada as permanent residents. The information session is organized by the Settlement Workers in School Program from the Vancouver School Board. November 30, 2016 4:30 to 6:30 pm VSB District [...]
Consultation with Public Safety and National Security re: Bill C-22
On behalf of the Canadian Bar Association, Peter Edelmann is appearing before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security regarding Bill C-22. Bill C-22 is an Act to establish the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts. You can watch a video of the appearance [...]
CBA Presentation re: crimmigration
Peter Edelmann is giving a presentation to CBA - Edmonton (Canadian Bar Association) regarding crimmigration on November 16, 2016. Crimmigration is the intersection between criminal law and immigration law.