Daniel Davidson Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

I am an experienced Immigration Specialist with 35 years of Border Management service in a variety of roles. I have represented the Minister of Immigration, and the Minister of Public Safety in numerous Hearings before all Divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Guard Services and Alternatives to Detention Unit January 2020-August 2022 Hearings and Appeals Unit May 2016 –December 2020Inland Enforcement August 2016-February 2016Criminal Investigations Division July 2014 – May 2016 Provided day-to-day supervision of unit employees, assigned work and monitored files to ensure timely completion of agency objectives with consideration to priority files. Mentoring and guidance to staff and co-workers. Review files for accuracy and completeness respecting legal requirements and agency policies. Participate and/or act as Chair in internal and external meetings including with the Immigration Refugee Board (IRB), Case Management Branch, RCMP and others. Provided guidance and advice to senior departmental officials. Delivered technical guidance on policy, procedures, and legal requirements. Managed the unit budget, by approving expenditures, and projecting O&M and project costs. Managed labour relations issues. Chaired hiring boards for a variety of positions.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Liaison officer is an additional role usually assigned to a Regional Manager. Acted as the backup Liaison officer from 2019 to 2022. Monitor CBSA litigation activity related to IRPA activities, including applications to the Federal Court, appeals to the Refugee Appeal Division and Ministerial appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division of Immigration Division decisions. Act as the Agency representative with the Department of Justice, by providing instructions and guidance to lawyers on regional cases. Assign tasks to regional managers and officers concerning legal actions and monitor the completion of the tasks following strict timelines. Provide technical and legal guidance to officers, regional management and national senior management on Immigration matters. Participate in national meetings and conferences as the regional expert.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provide day-to-day supervision of unit employees, assign work and monitor files to ensure timely completion of agency objectives with consideration to priority files. Review files for accuracy and completeness respecting legal requirements, agency policies and objectives. When appropriate, act as the Minister’s delegate and refer files to the Immigration Division.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Act as counsel for the Minister of Public Safety before all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board. Prepare and submit oral and written arguments for admissibility hearings, detention reviews, appeals and refugee matters. Pursue the most appropriate course of action during the litigation or settlement of cases. Review decisions of the IRB and when appropriate make recommendations for appeals and provide assistance to the Department of Justice. Provide technical advice to the CBSA concerning immigration and procedural matters before the IRB.

Immigration Practitioner Program

General Studies

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Activities and Societies: Lions Club (vice president and drug awareness program chairperson) Judo Club (vice president)