Join us for the 18th National Citizenship and Immigration Conference (NCIC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba!

The NCIC will be held at the RBC Centre that is located on Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Metis. It is acknowledged that clean drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory 

Winnipeg has served as Canada's immigration gateway to the West and a landing point for many as they have begun their journey in Canada. Inspired by this rich and significant immigration backdrop, NCIC 2023 will bring inclusion, diversity, and innovation as we explore what is taking place in the Canadian immigration world.

This year's Gala will be held at the stunning Canadian Museum of Human Rights, where the struggle for many immigrants have been chronicled. With this in mind, we will chronicle our journey together, as we dissect the challenges ahead and help to cultivate and improve paths for all. Join us as we move forward on this immigration path and be part of something great!

Next Gen: Immigration, Technology and, Representation

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Previous Keynotes

The Honourable Sean Fraser

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Richard Wex

Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (NCIC 2020)

Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Calgary Mayor (NCIC 2019)

Jean-Nicolas Beuze

UNHCR Representative Canada (NCIC 2017)

Janet Dench

Executive Director for Canadian Council of Refugees (NCIC 2016)

Mario Dion

Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (NCIC 2015)

07th June

Wednesday

08th June

Thursday

09th June

Friday

17:30 PM - 23:30 PM

Reception and Gala at Canadian Museum of Human Rights

Reception and Gala at Canadian Museum of Human Rights

07:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast

Registration and Breakfast

08:30 AM - 09:15 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks: Walk this Land – An Indigenous Perspective

Welcome and Opening Remarks: Walk this Land – An Indigenous Perspective

We are all immigrants to this country!

AT: Main Room

08:30 AM - 10:30 AM

IRCC-A Post Pandemic World. How can IRCC manage the challenges ahead? – A conversation

IRCC-A Post Pandemic World. How can IRCC manage the challenges ahead? – A conversation

This is about today and tomorrow – as we look at needs, wants, challenges and wade through all with a sharp focus. How is the department preparing and what can we expect?

AT: Main Room

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

NETWORKING BREAK

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Express Entry – A Fresh perspective. Let’s re-examine EE with a focus on draws, numbers, scores and more.

Express Entry – A Fresh perspective. Let’s re-examine EE with a focus on draws, numbers, scores and more.

It’s been 8 years of EE – a fresh look as look to the next gen of economic programming and management.

AT: Main Room

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

The Business Edge - Scaling your practice and managing your resources.

The Business Edge - Scaling your practice and managing your resources.

Next gen of scaling your business- can you do it. What do you need, what are challenges, Working for yourself - is that you or not?

AT: Breakout Room

12:15 PM - 13:30 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

NETWORKING LUNCH

Grab lunch and then come this session! You won’t want to miss it!

AT: Main Room

12:15 PM - 13:30 PM

The Value of You

The Value of You

Figuring how fees and a formula to help!

AT: Breakout out room

13:30 PM - 14:45 PM

Advocating Firmly and Persuasively. From thinking on your feet, to knowing which channels to use, this session is a must for every practitioner

Advocating Firmly and Persuasively. From thinking on your feet, to knowing which channels to use, this session is a must for every practitioner

The file is lost in the system and usual channels aren’t working. What next? You need to think quickly on your feet for that tough interview or interaction on behalf of your clients? How do you advocate well?

AT: Main Room

13:30 PM - 14:45 PM

Meet these Pilots! Don’t miss this flight as we cruise to altitude and review key aspects! Hang on to your oxygen masks as we explore opportunities for you and your clients!

Meet these Pilots! Don’t miss this flight as we cruise to altitude and review key aspects! Hang on to your oxygen masks as we explore opportunities for you and your clients!

A spreadsheet of pilots, and a mini deep dive on a couple, what happens to a pilot when over! Lots here to bring back to your practice!

AT: Breakout Room

14:45 PM - 15:15 PM

Networking Break

Networking Break

15:15 PM - 16:45 PM

A Next Gen Immigration. Driving change.

A Next Gen Immigration. Driving change.

Where do we see immigration heading, with an aging population, fragile infrastructure, and global isolationism? What does this mean to you and your practice? More than ever your skills are needed to help lead and guide!

15:15 PM - 16:45 PM

Today’s Refugee - The world has changed and so has the common perception of a refugee. From climate to war to irregular arrivals, let’s peel back the lens.

Today’s Refugee - The world has changed and so has the common perception of a refugee. From climate to war to irregular arrivals, let’s peel back the lens.

Today’s world, and a honest conversation. What are some of drivers for for those may at first not appear to be a refugee What are Canadas obligations?

AT: Breakout Room

16:45 PM - 17:00 PM

Closing Remarks Day 2

Closing Remarks Day 2

07:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast - Breakfast Session – Technical tips for your practice!)

Registration and Breakfast - Breakfast Session – Technical tips for your practice!)

Technically challenged? Don’t miss this one for must know tips to bring back to your practice! Morning yoga stretch to be added in.

08:30 AM - 09:45 AM

ESDC Today and Next Gen: A conversation with a key stakeholder. Let’s listen in.

ESDC Today and Next Gen: A conversation with a key stakeholder. Let’s listen in.

The TFWP remains a key elements of the immigration domain – what’s ahead in terms of next gen – How is the program evolving to keep up with the demands of the labour market?

AT: Main Room

09:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Networking Break

Networking Break

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

IRCC Next Gen: Machine Learning. From triage to processing to the next generation. Are you ready?

IRCC Next Gen: Machine Learning. From triage to processing to the next generation. Are you ready?

Machine learning is here to stay. How are you adapting to ensure, you, your client and your practice are ready. What are you doing to take this to next gen? What is ahead for the Department in terms of next gen? We’ll talk a little of today but mostly about tomorrow!

AT: Main Room

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

TBA

TBA

TBA

AT: Breakout Room

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CAPIC AGM

CAPIC AGM

CAPIC members – be updated on what’s happening in your association! All attendees welcome! A hearty appreciation of volunteers is in store!

AT: Main Room

12:00 PM - 13:15 PM

Networking Lunch

Networking Lunch

Have lunch or opt to head to our clinic to ask a question!

13:15 PM - 14:30 PM

The Job offer Trail - We'll discuss how labour shortages drive your practice and follow the trail of a job offer. This conversation will include analysis, strategy, and ethics.

The Job offer Trail - We'll discuss how labour shortages drive your practice and follow the trail of a job offer. This conversation will include analysis, strategy, and ethics.

Does a case start first with a job offer? Is it coming from the employee/employer and what do you do when something is “off”? How can you read labour market and see shortages, and drive strategy. Let’s discuss the importance of ethical standards from all parties and what do you do when that is challenged?

AT: Main Room

13:15 PM - 14:30 PM

Out of Options? Your client has a failed claim and seems to have exhausted options. Have they?

Out of Options? Your client has a failed claim and seems to have exhausted options. Have they?

What’s next for that client? How will a failed claim impact options? Can you interact with the client before he makes that claim?

AT: Breakout Room

14:30 PM - 14:50 PM

Networking Break

Networking Break

14:50 PM - 15:50 PM

Submissions at the Next Level - Writing at the next level – like you have never seen before!

Submissions at the Next Level - Writing at the next level – like you have never seen before!

Bringing writing to the next level - how can you tell the story and facts succinctly. Are submissions read, considered? How does AI intercept submissions. How much time is spent “on” a submission by a practitioner and read at govt? Is Chat GPT role in submissions, is it ‘your” writin?

AT: Main Room

14:50 PM - 15:50 PM

Level Up - Niche areas you had no idea about. Gain knowledge and potential pathways!

Level Up - Niche areas you had no idea about. Gain knowledge and potential pathways!

More unusual areas of practice to discuss with interesting facts, good knowledge and takeaways.

AT: Breakout Room

15:50 PM - 17:00 PM

Next Gen: International Students Gradates and Foreign Workers Don't miss this one as we wrap up our two-day conference!

Next Gen: International Students Gradates and Foreign Workers Don't miss this one as we wrap up our two-day conference!

What’s on the horizon of this co-hort? What obstacles stand in the way? Is Canada still that dream destination? We’ll ensure you have some great takeaways n order to challenge those obstacles!

17:00 PM - 17:15 PM

Thank you and closing remarks. See you next year!

Thank you and closing remarks. See you next year!

Travel Discounts

  • Thank you for choosing Air Canada as the preferred airline for your event which will be held Wednesday, June 07, 2023 to Friday, June 09, 2023. This a promotion code for the convention product. To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the Promotion Code Box. to qualify for the Meeting and Conventions special fares a minimum of 10 delegates is required travelling from various origins to the same destination within air canada s extensive north american and international network. customers will benefit from an instant online registration and enjoy a ten per cent discount on eligible fares. Your promotion code: QV4EZJ41 This promotion code can be used for 100 passengers on aircanada.com. Applicable Rules • The booking is to be made to the following city: Winnipeg, YWG (MB) • The travel period begins Wednesday, May 31, 2023 and ends Friday, June 16, 2023. • Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sun
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    Stay at the Delta, Winnipeg (Hotel for rooms only)

    Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Delta Hotels Winnipeg provides nothing short of streamlined, comfortable accommodations. Attached to the RBC Convention Centre, moments away from Canada Life Centre, and the University of Winnipeg, our hotel makes it easy to access the most popular locations in downtown Winnipeg. Spend your free time shopping at Polo Park, or feed your love of the arts at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Wake up and visit our coffee house, Urban Bean, for a fluffy pastry and signature Starbucks® drink. Then, Blaze Restaurant & Lounge serves hearty Canadian meals and cocktails. When you are ready for a workout, our hotel offers cardio equipment and weights in the 24-hr fitness center. 

    End your day of excitement in our rooms and suites boasting pillowtop beds, free high-speed Wi-Fi, wall-mounted TVs (chrome cast), large ergonomic work desks and breathtaking views of downtown Winnipeg. Delta Hotels Winnipeg will exceed your expectations and open the door to what Canada has in store for you.

    Venue

    RBC Convention Centre – Ground floor North Building

    375 York Ave,
    Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3

    The RBC Convention Centre is a uniquely designed five-level facility with two levels of underground climate controlled parking and three levels of over 260,000 sq. ft. of meeting and trade show space. We combine state-of-the-art meeting technology with a wide array of distinct meeting rooms to offer meeting planners unparalleled service and flexibility. The first level of the North Building provides over 21,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space plus a number of specialty rooms including a teleconference / video conferencing centre. The second floor of our North Building provides over 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
    Also located on this floor is the Centre Place Café, Hair Salon and Encore Canada (previously Freeman Audio Visual). Our third floor level features our primary exhibit hall of 131,000 sq. ft. of contiguous space with full services provided via floor ports. Our South Building features a main floor 24,000 sq. ft. York Ballroom that is divisible by four; additional 22,400 sq. ft. of pre-function, lobby and registration space; underground parking with 150 stalls; a 40,000 sq. ft. outdoor street level plaza with a weather protected gathering place; as well as the stunning City View Room located in the middle of the 131,000 sq. ft. third floor exhibition hall. Whether your event is a full-scale conference, trade show, reception or a dinner for 9 to 9,000 guests, we are here to accommodate you!

    Gala Venue

    Museum of Human Rights

    85 Israel Asper Way,
    Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5

    (Wed, June 7)

    In 2000, Israel Asper began to imagine a world‐class human rights centre for Canada. A few short years later, in April 2003, plans for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights were announced by Asper and his supporters. Winnipeg, situated near the longitudinal centre of Canada and the heart of the continent, would play home to the new Museum. The location at The Forks, where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, also serves a deeper significance. For thousands of years, Indigenous people followed its waterways for peacemaking, dialogue and trade. Today this ancestral land stands as a National Historic Site and the home to the Museum. Six months after the announcement of the Museum, Asper passed away. But his family and the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights carried on his mission to establish an iconic site where human rights education and discussion could take place. https://humanrights.ca/

    Regular Admission

    Online After Dec 31

    Member

    $700

    Non-Member

    $890

    Gold

    $400

    In-Person After Dec 31

    Member

    $975

    Non-Member

    $1200

    Gold

    $725

    Gala

    In-Person

    Member's Guest fee $50 (kids free, but they have to be registered)

    Member

    $95

    Non-Member

    $95

    Gold

    $95

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