2024 Conference on Integration and Cooperation
1st Edition
The CICAN conference 2024 will gather thought leaders from across Canada and international participants to co-create innovative strategies that address newcomer challenges as it relates to their economic, social, cultural and linguistic integration.
Through this conference, CICAN will showcase its commitment to building bridges between diverse cultures and communities by leveraging its extensive network of educational institutions and key community actors.
The CICAN conference 2024 will bring together leaders and employers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as immigrants and refugees, to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities in immigration.
Kindly join us for a series of interactive workshops led by our keynote speakers.
Location
Address
Hôtel Marriot Ottawa Est Ottawa Conference and Event Centre
200 Coventry road
Ottawa, ON, K1K 4S3
Objectives of the conference
Documentation of challenges to immigrant integration that needs to be overcome in Canada.
Development of a platform of knowledge sharing in relation to integration issues.
Documentation of linguistic; economic; and social integration processes and experiences in Canada
Increase participants’ knowledge on the rich and diversified economic sectors of Canada and required skills for integration.
Compilation of best Practices and Strategies for Integration
Commitment to Implement Actionable Steps for Improved Integration
Agenda
Please note All agenda times are in Eastern Standard Time. See what time that is for you.
Day 1
Sunday, May 26, 2024
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17:00 | Preregistration (Marriot Hotel conference room) |
18:00 | Meet and greet at Canadian Museum of Nature |
Day 2
Monday, May, 27th 2024
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10:00 | Registration and Breakfast | ||||
11:00 | Conference Opening | ||||
11:15 | Welcome Remark by Executive Director (CICAN) | ||||
11:30 | Keynote Address: "The Importance of Integration for Canada's Future" by [Keynote Speaker] | ||||
11:45 | Overview of Conference Objectives and Agenda | ||||
12:00 | Defining and Understanding Integration Challenges | ||||
13:00 | Panel Discussion: "Current Landscape of immigrant Integration in Canada" | ||||
14:00 - 16:00 | Breakout Sessions:
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Day 3
Tuesday, May 28th 2024
Heure | Planning |
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10:00 | Breakfast |
11:00 | Keynote Address: "Government Policies and Their Impact on Integration" by [Keynote Speaker] |
11:15 | Panel Discussion: "Collaborative Approaches: Government, NGOs, and Private Sector" |
11:30 | Case Study Presentations: Successful Integration Initiatives in Canada |
11:45 | Panel Discussion: "Comparative Analysis: International Approaches to Integration" |
12:00 | Building Partnerships and Commitments |
13:00 | Panel Discussion: "Strengthening Collaboration: Universities, Businesses, and Community Organizations" |
14:00 | Roundtable Sessions: Identifying Actionable Steps and Commitments |
15:00 | Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments |
16:00 | Networking Reception |