The use of automated decision-making systems (ADMs) in Canadian immigration has expanded rapidly over the past decade—often quietly, without public notice or clear regulatory safeguards. From tools like Chinook at IRCC to surveillance applications like ReportIn at CBSA, these technologies are reshaping how immigration decisions are made.
In our recent contribution to BarTalk, the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s publication, Will Tao and Karina Juma explore the legal risks ADMs pose for applicants, lawyers, and decision-makers alike.
We examine:
- How ADM tools like Chinook are used to triage or guide decisions
- The lack of transparency, disclosure, and procedural fairness for affected individuals
- Key administrative law questions raised by AI and automation in immigration
- What the legal profession can—and must—do to respond
Read the full article here:
Automating Administrative Law’s Future: The Immigration Story
At Heron Law Offices, we continue to monitor and challenge the evolving use of algorithmic systems in Canadian immigration. If you’ve been impacted by an automated or unfair immigration decision, we’re here to help.
