Media Advisory - Canada's Immigration Minister and United Nations Special Representative to Present at The Conference Board of Canada's Immigration Summit

OTTAWA, May 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Minister Ahmed Hussen and The Honourable Louise Arbour, United Nations Special Representative for International Migration, will join other notable immigration experts to explore how to strengthen Canada's immigration system at The Conference Board of Canada's Canadian Immigration Summit 2018 in Ottawa on May 30-31.

Minister Hussen will provide an update on the Government of Canada's recent immigration achievements and its current priorities, while Louise Arbour will discuss the major migration issues that are affecting Canada and the global community.

When: May 30-31, 2018
Where: Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Who: Speakers include:    

• The Hon. Ahmed D. Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
• The Hon. Louise Arbour, Special Representative for International Migration, United Nations
• Jacques Leroux, Assistant Deputy Minister of Performance, Development and Transformation, Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion
• Ben Rempel, Assistant Deputy Minister, Immigration and Economic Opportunities Division, Manitoba Education and Training
• Patrick Snider, Director of Skills and Immigration Policy, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

For the full schedule and times visit: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/immigration/agenda.aspx 

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Media accreditation is required.

This conference is sponsored by TD Bank Group, Fragomen Worldwide, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, The Government of Ontario, The Government of Québec, The Government of Manitoba, Council of Atlantic Premiers, Scotiabank, Auray Capital, World Education Services, Canada Visa, British Council IELTS, CELPIP, Centre for Education and Training, Canadian Immigrant, Saint Mary's University Sobey School of Business.

SOURCE Conference Board of Canada