Immigration at the dawn of the 21st century is primarily an urban phenomenon and affects all our lives. Supporting the settlement process, planning for the impacts of immigration and maximizing the benefits of newcomers' training and talents requires concerted effort and informed cooperation at every level of the federal, provincial and municipal infrastructures. Systematic research provides invaluable information and data on immigration trends to inform the policy and practices of government planners and community service providers.

Presenters will be selected locally, nationally and internationally for their expertise as will community and/or government participants commenting in each workshop from a policy perspective. Metropolis researchers will join with international scholars, NGO and government representatives and graduate students to address issues and themes such as settlement needs of children and youth, immigrant and refugee women, social justice, racism and equity issues, and research partnerships. The three-day symposium will be organized around the subject domains used in Metropolis research e.g. (in Toronto) Education, Economic, Health, Housing and Neighbourhoods and Community. Availability of papers for prior reading, contributions from front-line service providers and generous time for audience-panel discussion will help make this conference uniquely stimulating and productive.

The three days of activities include 3 plenary and 7 workshop time slots, along with a host of special events including displays by service providers and publishers, and a banquet dinner with entertainment. Conference participants will also have time free to explore the city of Toronto, a living example of multicultural immigration and settlement.

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