• Format: Live Webinar - CICC Approved
• Program date: November 16, 2026 - 12:00 pm est.

• Educator: Muhammad Watto (B.A., LLB) — Senior CPD Educator

• Description: This session explores the massive modernization of the Canadian asylum system under the regulations proposed on June 19, 2026. Designed to improve the efficiency, fairness, and speed of refugee claims, these updates are critical for legal practitioners navigating the current lower-volume but highly scrutinized refugee environment. The course covers crucial temporary public policies, specifically the May 19, 2026 exemption for unaccompanied minors, and the March 26, 2026 policy providing open work permits to claimants whose files are ineligible to be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). We will also examine the inter-departmental MOU between CBSA, IRB, and IRCC, alongside transnational security agreements including the Safe Third Country Agreement and visa information-sharing partnerships.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess the core procedural changes introduced in the June 19, 2026 asylum modernization regulations.
• Analyze and apply the May 19, 2026 unaccompanied minors temporary public policy to shield vulnerable children from ineligibility bars.
• Secure open work permits for out-of-status claimants and ineligible IRB claimants under the March 26, 2026 public policy.
• Navigate the intergovernmental sharing arrangements under the CBSA, IRB, and IRCC memorandum of understanding.
• Apply Safe Third Country exceptions and evaluate risk elements related to international biometric and biographic information sharing.

Registration Details & Format

Admission Requirement: Registrants must be licensed legal practitioners in good standing (Canada or International).

Learning Formats:

• Online: 24/7 On-Demand Video 

• Online: Live Interactive Sessions 

Registration Instructions

Upon successful payment, an automated email will be sent within 5 minutes. Registrants must check their email account, including the spam/junk folder, for further access instructions.

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• Privacy & Data Policy: Registrants agree that they will not use real, sensitive, or identifiable client data during any AI tool demonstrations or practical labs if applicable. 

• Attendance Verification: Registrants understand that for "Audit-Proof" certification, attendance (live) or watch-time (on-demand) will be tracked, and if applicable Registrants may participate in a brief knowledge assessment at the end of each module.

• Refund Policy: Registrants acknowledge that module fees are non-refundable once digital course materials or videos have been accessed.

Important CPD Claim Disclaimer for CICC Members

• Members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) must report their CPD hours strictly in accordance with the official credit breakdown provided in this syllabus (XXX Hour Professionalism, XXX Hours Substantive).

• It is the sole responsibility of the individual member to track, retain, and securely store all documentation related to this program. This includes your registration receipts, the detailed course agenda, and your final Certificate of Completion. Members must maintain these records in their personal files to successfully claim their CPD credits through the CICC portal and to substantiate their attendance in the event of a regulatory compliance audit.

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