Determination of preliminary question in an Immigration Matter with pending criminal proceeding

This program contains _30 _ Professionalism Minute(s).

Presented by: CPD House - Cancollege.ca

Educators:  

• The Hon. Justice Rick Libman, Ph.D. (Osgood) of the Ontario Court of Justice,
• Muhammad Watto B.A., L.L.B.,
  

Live Program date: November 8, 2023

Seminar summary

The practice of Immigration law may face a host of challenges when dealing with clients facing criminal charges in Canada or overseas in various situations and circumstances. Now more than ever it is essential for the legal professionals including lawyers or non-lawyers to have a solid grasp of the fundamentals, case management skills, and the ability to handle ethical dilemmas when dealing with clients. You face a constantly evolving legal landscape when representing foreign nationals in a an Immigration matter or a criminal matter.

Latest updates and court decisions are presented along with useful information to mitigate related factors to help you continue to manage effectively through challenging times and changing practices.

Presentation to cover

• Managing the expectations of clients and others

• Best practices when preparing for an Immigration matter response, a pre-trial conference, or appearing in a criminal proceeding

• Connection between Canadian Charter of Rights, IRPA, IRPR sections and Criminal Code of Canada with respect to criminality and inadmissibility

• Remedies in IRPA and Criminal Code

• Recent court decision involving effect of criminal proceeding on a foreign national Immigration status in Canada.