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SUMMARY:THE 2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR NEWCOMERS IN CANADA
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Global Events Canada\, the conference aims at brin
 ging together new immigrants in Canada from various backgrounds to share th
 eir experiences and challenges in order to address pressing policy gaps aff
 ecting them.\n\n\n\n"The conference is the Second of its kind in Canada\," 
 says organizer George Wilobo.\n\n\n\nThe conference is expected to mobilize
 \, engage\, and empower new Canadians with information to facilitate a smoo
 th integration in Canadian communities. \n\n\n\nThe conference will welcom
 e newcomers\, including refugees\, international student representatives\, 
 skilled immigrant workers\, immigration professionals\, members of the acad
 emia\, researchers\, policymakers\, representatives from government agencie
 s\, provincial ministries\, and representatives from the federal government
  working in the field of immigration.\n\n\n\nIt will feature several activi
 ties including panel discussions\, exhibition sessions\, and other networki
 ng events.\n\n\n\nCanada is one of the world's most sought after immigratio
 n destinations. In 2023\, Canada welcomed more than 400\,000 new permanent 
 residents. Before the pandemic\, Canada set a goal of welcoming 341\,000 ne
 w immigrants in 2020.\n\n\n\nDespite the Canadian government's efforts to s
 urpass its targets on immigration\, newcomers continue to face challenges w
 hen trying to settle in Canada. "Some feel isolated and lonely\," George sa
 id.\n\n\n\nFor many new Canadians\, the immigration system is complex and d
 ifficult to understand without support. The COVID-19 pandemic and its relat
 ed consequence — such as lockdowns\, travel restrictions\, racism and dis
 crimination\, job loss\, and mental health issues — has made it even more
  challenging for newcomers to meet members of their community and feel at h
 ome.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website
LOCATION:Online
DTSTAMP:20261113T043607Z
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