$75
2025 Developments: Programs and Policies 2026
January 15, 2026 - 2.5 hours
A comprehensive overview of key immigration program updates and policy changes from 2025.
Instructors: Mark Holthe and Andrew Carvajal
January 15, 2026 - 2.5 hours
A comprehensive overview of key immigration program updates and policy changes from 2025.
Instructors: Mark Holthe and Andrew Carvajal
January 28, 2026 - 5 hours
An in-depth look at work permits available under Canada’s free trade agreements for professionals and technicians.
Instructor: Andrew Carvajal
February 3, 2026 - 2 hours
A review of the most significant case law developments in immigration in 2025.
Instructors: Victor Ing and William Tao
February 5, 2026 - 3 hours
An overview of temporary and permanent residence pathways for Francophones outside Quebec.
Instructor: Andrew Carvajal
February 11, 2026 - 3 hours
A practical guide to assessing criminal inadmissibility and advising clients on available remedies.
Instructors: Lisa Middlemiss and Amandeep Hayer
February 18, 2026 - 1.5 hours
An overview of how to develop strong and credible study plans that align with IRCC expectations.
Instructors: Matthew McDonald and Andrew Carvajal
February 25, 2026 - 3 hours
An exploration of how officers assess credibility through procedural fairness letters and interviews.
Instructor: Annie Beaudoin
March 4, 2026 - 2 hours
An overview of the RCIP, Canada’s new community-driven permanent residence pathway replacing RNIP.
Instructor: Veronica Sepehr
March 10, 2026 - 3 hours
A course on how to craft persuasive, well-structured cover letters that support immigration and visa applications.
Instructors: Andrew Carvajal and Adrienne Smith
March 13, 2026 - approx. 45 mins (not for CPD)
A session for immigration practitioners on navigating PGWP refusals caused by missing language test uploads and the 180-day eligibility window challenge.
Instructors: Andrew Carvajal and Miho Kitamura
March 19, 2026 - 3 hours
An analysis of medical inadmissibility rules and strategies for overcoming them through effective evidence and submissions.
Instructor: Deanna Okun-Nachoff
March 25, 2026 - 4 hours
A realistic take on Canada’s permanent residence prospects in 2026.
Instructors: Deanna Okun-Nachoff, Mark Holthe and Andrew Carvajal
April 8, 2026 - 2 hours
An in-depth look at the intersection of security screening delays and mandamus applications in immigration law.
Instructor: William Tao
April 15, 2026 - 1.5 hours
A review of ethical and procedural considerations when withdrawing from files involving potential client misconduct.
Instructors: Andrew Carvajal and Christopher Morrison
April 21, 2026 - 3 hours
A practical discussion on immigration options available to undocumented residents seeking temporary or permanent status.
Instructors: Deanna Okun-Nachoff and Adrienne Smith
April 23, 2026 - 5 hours incl. 1.5 hours professionalism
A review of landlord-tenant law and tribunal procedures before the Landlord and Tenant Board including new changes.
Instructor: Sarah Teal
April 29, 2026 - 3 hours
An overview of Canada’s business immigration pathways for entrepreneurs, including work permits and permanent residence options.
Instructor: Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed
April 1, 2026 - 5 hours (5 hours professionalism)
A practical overview of ethical, administrative, and strategic issues in managing a paralegal practice.
Instructors: John Paul Rodrigues and Justin Rochester
May 7, 2026 - 3 hours
An insider’s look at how visa offices process, triage, and assess immigration applications.
Instructor: Annie Beaudoin
May 12, 2026 - 1 hour
A review of the CICC Code of Professional Conduct and its implications for ethical immigration practice.
Instructor: Matthew McDonald
May 19, 2026 - 2 hours
A practical guide for immigration practitioners on building authentic visibility and client trust on LinkedIn—without paid ads or salesy tactics.
Instructor: Veronica Sepehr
May 21, 2026 - 4 hours
A course on strategies and best practices for addressing prior refusals and achieving successful outcomes.
Instructors: Deanna Okun-Nachoff and Andrew Carvajal
May 26, 2026 - 2 hours
A guide to conducting effective and fulsome initial client consultations in immigration matters.
Instructors: Lisa Middlemiss and Andrew Carvajal
June 2, 2026 - 3 hours
A practical overview of detention, enforcement deferrals, and removal proceedings in Canadian immigration law.
Instructor: Chantal Desloges
TBD - 4 hours incl. 30 minutes EDI and 30 minutes professionalism
A practical, ethics-centred course on advising, advocating, and litigating workplace human rights issues in Ontario, with a focus on discrimination, accommodation, and accessibility obligations.
Instructor: Caryma Sa'd
June 10, 2026 - 5 hours
A thorough review of study permit applications and related considerations for family members and post-graduation work eligibility.
Instructors: Andrew Carvajal and Miho Kitamura
June 18, 2026 - 3 hours incl. 30 minutes professionalism
A practical, ethics-focused overview of how to assess, plead, defend, and strategically manage defamation claims in Ontario’s Small Claims Court.
Instructor: Caryma Sa'd
June 29, 2026 - 5 hours incl. 1.5 hours professionalism
A guide to preparing and advocating effectively in criminal matters before Ontario courts.
Instructors: Justin Rochester and John Paul Rodrigues
July 7, 2026 - 4 hours
A complete guide to navigating the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program from start to finish.
Instructor: Stanley Leo
July 15, 2026 - 3 hours
Corporate mobility pathways, compliance obligations, and legal risk management strategies for immigration practitioners advising employer-driven clients in Canada.
Instructor: Cristina Rogov
July 23, 2026 - 6 hours
A step-by-step guide to preparing, submitting, and managing Labour Market Impact Assessment applications.
Instructors: Andrew Carvajal and Viviane Albuquerque
July 29, 2026 - 5 hours
An in-depth look at the Express Entry system and mastering federal applications for skilled workers. .
Instructor: Andrew Carvajal
August 6, 2026 - 4 hours
An overview of provincial nominee pathways and trends across the Prairie provinces.
Instructor: Mark Holthe, Chris Veeman and Reis Pagtakhan
August 12, 2026 - 4 hours
A comprehensive look at Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program streams and practical application strategies.
Instructors: Andrew Carvajal and Clinton Green
August 27, 2026 - 2 hours
A review of immigration categories and work permit options available to individuals with exceptional skills and talents.
Instructor: Cristina Rogov
September 2, 2026 - 3 hours
TBD
Instructor: Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed
September 15, 2026 - 4 hours
An overview of provincial nominee programs and immigration opportunities in Atlantic Canada.
Instructors: Sarah Gray and Lana Roberts
September 21, 2026 - 3 hours
A practical guide to preparing clients and witnesses for immigration and tribunal proceedings.
Instructors: Kamaljit Lehal and Deanna Okun-Nachoff
September 24, 2026 - 3 hours
An analysis of family class applications, sponsorship requirements, and common procedural issues.
Instructor: Adrienne Smith
October 1, 2026 - 3 hours
An overview of work permit options for intra-company transferees and treaty investors under Canada’s international agreements.
Instructor: TBD
October 8, 2026 - 3 hours
Quebec's distinct immigration regime examined through its programs, selection processes, and practical challenges for practitioners advising clients in 2026.
Instructor: Lisa Middlemiss
October 15, 2026 - 3 hours
An examination of citizenship acquisition through descent and other exceptional circumstances.
Instructor: Amandeep Hayer
October 20, 2026 - 1 hour (1 EDI hour)
An ethics-focused introduction to trauma-informed advocacy that equips legal professionals with practical tools to advocate effectively while protecting client dignity and professional well-being.
Instructor: Caryma Sa'd
October 21, 2026 - 4 hours
A comprehensive course covering every stage of the judicial review process in immigration cases.
Instructor: Victor Ing
October 28, 2026 - 5 hours
A practical Small Claims Court course focused on real-world advocacy and procedural strategy in Ontario.
Instructor: Dante Spadacini and John Paul Rodrigues
November 4, 2026 - 4 hours
A step-by-step guide to understanding how the NOC and NAICS work and how to navigate them.
Instructor: Andrew Carvajal
November 12, 2026 - 3 hours
An exploration of common evidentiary challenges before administrative tribunals and how to address them effectively.
Instructor: Pantea Jafari
November 25, 2026 - 3 hours
An examination of how artificial intelligence and automation are transforming immigration decision-making and advocacy.
Instructors: Zeynab Ziaie Moayyed and Andrew Koltun
November 19, 2026 - 2 hours
Bill C-12 has rewritten Canada's refugee eligibility rules — this course shows you what changed and what to do about it.
Instructor: Beth Friesen
December 3, 2026 - 3 hours
A practical guide to preparing and submitting restoration of status applications under Canadian immigration laws and regulations.
Instructor: Adrienne Smith
December 8, 2026 - 5 hours incl. 1.5 professionalism hours
An overview of strategies and case law in defending clients charged under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act..
Instructor: John Paul Rodrigues and Justin Rochester
