Supreme Court renders landmark decision for
Immigration Consultant
Toronto December 11, 2008 – The Supreme Court of
Canada has rendered a landmark judgment that confirms Certified Canadian
Immigration Consultant’s right and ability to practice, by dismissing
the Law Society of Upper Canada’s (LSUC) application to consider its
case against Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Canadian Society of
Immigration Consultants and Attorney General of Canada.
The Canadian Migration
Institute (CMI) applauded the decision, which has cemented the legitimacy
of the Canadian Society of immigration Consultants as the national
regulator of Certified Canadian Immigration Consultants (CSIC).
“From this day forward, we
can move on to more important issues regarding our industry. We have been
relieved of this great distraction that has caused much angst in the
consulting community. Today
authorized representatives can pull together, focus on the issues that
will enhance the profession, increase our knowledge and skills, advocate
more effectively on immigration law and policy, and bring more protection
to the public.” Mr. Imran Qayyum, Chair of CMI, said from his office in
Toronto after hearing the news.
CMI, a subsidiary of CSIC with
nearly 1300 members, is the largest immigration professional organization
of its kind in North America. Its
mandate is to educate, accredit, and advocate on immigration law and
policy in Canada.
Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant across the
country are celebrating the good news from the Supreme Court.
“On
behalf of the CMI Fellows, I would like to congratulate the Minister of
Citizenship and Immigration as well as Mr. Ryan and his Board of Directors
at CSIC for successfully defending these challenges. CMI has always
strongly supported the Minister and CSIC and we will continue to do so to
ensure our Fellows’ right to practice is protected and upheld.” Added
Mr. Qayyum.
