May

NS Atlantic Immigration Summit

by Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Canada

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Date and time

Tue, 7 May 2019, 6:30 PM –

Wed, 8 May 2019, 5:00 PM ADT

Location

Halifax

Halifax, NS

Canada

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No Refunds

Description

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The Atlantic Immigration Summit will bring together - entrepreneurs, business, community and municipal leaders, industry specialists, academics and newcomers from across the province to participate in a facilitated roundtable format with the goal of developing tangible and actionable outcomes.

Speakers and roundtable leaders are attending from across the province representing a range of backgrounds and experiences. A key component of this provincial event is sharing of best practices.

THE SUMMIT GOAL: Using a combination of speakers, panels and facilitated round-table conversations attendees will focus on proposing and developing actionable initiatives all leading to practical and informed solutions for immigrant attraction and integration. A follow-up document will be provided to all participants describing outcomes and action items. See Agenda below

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Wadih M. Fares, C.M., P.Eng., FEC., D. Comm. President & CEO WM Fares Group

WHY ATTEND

Work on key immigration issues and learn best practices;
Network with potential partners and collaborators;
Gain insights on the programs and services available to help employers and immigrants;
Access new approaches that will empower newcomers and better leverage their skills, talents, and connections in NS;
Learn what employers are looking for and how to find meaningful work in the NS context;
Contribute and bring your ideas to help shape recommendations to guide the policies, programs and strategies for the future.

AGENDA

DAY ONE | May 7

Spatz Theatre, 1855 Trollope St Halifax

6:30 PM Official Welcome

6:45 PM Panel

7:30 PM The Immigration Experience - Alien Ballet

8:45 PM Opening Reception

DAY Two | May 8th

Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road Halifax

8:00 AM Registration

8:35 AM Opening Remarks

9:00 AM Keynote Pres.: Wadih M. Fares, C.M., P.Eng., FEC., D. Comm.President & CEO WM Fares Group

9:30 AM Themed Roundtables each hosted by a business/community leader and a newcomer

10:30 AM Break

12:00 AM Lunch and Trade Show Room

1:15 PM Speaker

1:30 PM Themed Round Tables

2:30 PM Break

3:30 PM Themed Round Tables: Actions

4:30 PM Wrap-up & Closing Remarks

ALIEN

CHOREOGRAPHY: Igor Dobrovolskiy

The summit will include Igor Dobrovolskiy’s work on themes of immigration. ALIEN is an intimate exploration of the human side of immigration. As a newcomer to Canada in 2000, Igor understands well the many challenges that new immigrants face when they leave their home in search of new life. What happens when you leave your home behind? What happens when you are out of context? What happens when you lose your identity?

We have secured a room block at the Westin Nova Scotian from $189/night. Reservations can be made directly by calling 1-888-627-8553. Please identify yourself as attending the ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION SUMMIT conference to ensure you receive the preferred guestroom rate.

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Le Sommet sur l’immigration atlantique rassemble des entrepreneurs, des gens provenant d’entreprises et de collectivités locales, des chefs de file municipaux ainsi que des industriels, des universitaires et de nouveaux arrivants d’un peu partout dans la province. Tous participeront à une discussion sous forme de table ronde dont l’objectif est de trouver des solutions concrètes et facilement mises en place.

Les intervenants et les animateurs de la table ronde proviennent d’un peu partout dans la province et sont de diverses origines en plus d’apporter dans leur bagage toute une gamme d’expériences. L’une des principales composantes de cet évènement d’envergure provinciale est la mise en commun des meilleures pratiques dans le domaine.

Pourquoi participer?

•Rencontrer des partenaires et des collaborateurs potentiels

•Découvrir quels sont, en matière d’immigration, les grands enjeux, les pratiques exemplaires et les solutions innovantes

•Obtenir des informations sur les programmes et les services qui existent pour aider les employeurs et les immigrants

•Découvrir des techniques, des approches et des outils nouveaux pour permettre aux nouveaux arrivants de devenir indépendants et de mettre à profit leurs compétences, leurs talents et leurs relations en Nouvelle-Écosse

•Découvrir ce que les employeurs recherchent et comment trouver un travail intéressant en Nouvelle- Écosse

•Contribuer aux recommandations pour orienter les politiques, les programmes et les stratégies du futur système d’immigration