Media Interviews & Professional Engagements
Yameena Ansari Ahmed
Trusted commentary, interviews, and expert appearances across national and international platforms.
1. Written Expertise & Contributor Pieces
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)
Title: IRCC Mistakes & Challenges in the Canadian Immigration System
Type: Expert-authored article
Description: A detailed analysis of systemic challenges within Canada’s immigration system, demonstrating subject‑matter expertise and thought leadership.
Link: https://cila.co/ircc-mistakes-challenges-in-the-canadian-immigration-system/
Ontario Bar Association (OBA)
Title: Unlocking Practice Management Essentials Interview with Yameena Ansari
Type: Professional interview / Q&A
Description: A formal interview published by a recognized legal professional body, focusing on practice management, leadership, and immigration law.
Link: https://oba.org/unlocking-practice-management-essentials-ansari-immigration-law/
2. Media Interviews & National Press Features
Al Jazeera
Topic: Canada’s Gaza Temporary Visa Programme
Type: International media interview / expert quoted
Description: Yameena Ansari is directly quoted by Al Jazeera as an immigration and refugee lawyer, commenting on the humanitarian and legal implications of invasive visa application requirements for Palestinians fleeing Gaza.
CityNews / Canadian Press
Topic: Screening of Gaza Visa Applicants
Type: National media interview / quoted expert commentary
Description: Yameena Ansari is quoted as an immigration law expert discussing humanitarian and policy implications of Canada’s screening measures.
CBC News Network
Topic: Immigration Policy & Humanitarian Family Reunification
Type: Television interview
Description: Appearance on CBC News Network discussing Canadian immigration responses to global humanitarian crises.
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.7076537
3. Video Interviews & Recorded Expert Commentary
YouTube – Long‑Form Interview
Title: Are Canada’s New Immigration Policies Putting You at Risk?
Type: Video interview / expert analysis
Description: In-depth discussion on recent immigration policy changes and their legal impact on applicants.
YouTube – Short‑Form Interview
Title: Attorney Yameena Ansari Reveals Red Flags in Canadian Immigration
Type: Interview clip / public legal education
Description: Concise expert commentary highlighting common immigration pitfalls.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/r1aMmSyZh78
4. Panel Talks, Professional Events & Keynote Engagements
University of Alberta – Fyrefly Institute
Event: Navigating Canadian Immigration for LGBTQ+ Communities
Type: Expert panel discussion
Description: Academic and professional panel addressing immigration pathways for LGBTQ+ communities.
Link: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/fyrefly/navigating-canadian-immigration-for-lgbtq-communities.html
County of Carleton Law Association
Event: DEI and Immigration Law Panel
Type: Professional legal panel
Description: Participation as a subject‑matter expert in a regional bar association event.
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)
Event: CCLA 2nd Annual Equity Conference – Speaker Bio (2025)
Type: Professional conference speaker listing
Description: Official speaker biography showing Yameena’s inclusion as a presenter at the CCLA (County of Carleton Law Association) Equity Conference, highlighting her credentials and influence in immigration law.
Link: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.ccla-abcc.ca/resource/resmgr/events/equity_conference_bios.pdf