Spotlight on CILA’s Inaugural Conference and the Francophone Immigration Debate
At the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) inaugural conference on October 28, 2025, I had the privilege of engaging in a compelling discussion about the direction of our immigration system – particularly the way French-speaking applicants are being selected through the Express Entry model. During one of the sessions, my colleague Mark Holthe noted that […]
CILA: Celebrating Advocacy, Community, and the Right to Counsel
The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) has quickly grown from an idea – first shared in an email among colleagues – into a national organization representing immigration lawyers committed to justice, fairness, and strong advocacy. Founded by a group of lawyers, including our own Ravi Jain (who sent that first email initiating the group), CILA […]