THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Corporation & Réseau du Nord are the co-presenters as part of National Francophone Immigration Week 1-7 Nov 2015.
The Forum starts at 9:00AM at the Italian Cultural Centre in Thunder Bay with a panel presentation of four immigrant stories followed by a community consultation on Welcoming. This will be followed by our keynote address at 12 noon, Cathy Murphy, Executive Director from The Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre. Her address will cover a brief history of Irish immigration to Canada with a focus on Ontario; review the critical paths skilled Irish take to come to Canada; map current immigration trends, and address some of the barriers to settlement.
Newcomer Employment Recruitment Fair runs 5pm to 7pm. This is the second year for this portion of the event, it not just a job fair with jobs but a way for newcomers already here, university and college students to meet employers an engage in networking for future jobs, learn the benefits of transferable skills.
Northwestern Ontario Immigration Forum 2015
November 3 – Italian Cultural Centre – 9am-3pm
PROGRAM
Note: Subject to Change
| 8:30 am -9:00am | Registration |
| Panel Presentation (9:00 am to 12:00 noon)
Welcoming policy for the region – everyone has their part to play in settlement |
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| 9:00a.m. – 9:10a.m. | Greetings and Introductions |
| 9:10a.m. -10:25a.m. | Newcomers’ presentation on their welcoming experience- Panel |
| 10:30a.m. – 10:45a.m | Networking and Coffee break |
| 10:45a.m. – 11:50a.m | What a regional welcoming policy looks like? – Cathy Woodbeck /Moderator |
| 11:50a.m. – 1:00p.m. | Networking – Lunch |
| 12:10p.m. – 12:50p.m. | Keynote Addresses |
| Cathy Murphy, Executive Director
The Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre |
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| Panel Presentation (1:00 pm to 3:00pm)
Understanding the Labour Pool – How immigrants play a role in Northwestern Ontario economy |
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| 1:00p.m. – 1:05p.m. | Introductions |
| 1:05p.m. – 2:15p.m. | CIC presentation on Express Entry – |
| 2:15p.m. – 3.00p.m. | The Francophone Advantage |
| 3:00p.m. | Wrap-up and transition to Recruitment Fair |
| Recruitment Fair (5:00p.m. -7:00p.m)
Set up 4:30 door open at 5pm |
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