About this Event
In partnership with CARL and AQAADI, the Immigration Detention Summit Organizing Committee is pleased to invite you to our 4th annual Immigration Detention Summit!
Zoom access will be available for those unable to attend in person. However, breakout sessions will not be livestreamed.
CPD Accreditation: TBA
Request to journalists and federal government employees/contractors: Given the nature of the material to be discussed, we respectfully ask that journalists and government employees/contractors not attend this event.
Questions: Please email [email protected].
Agenda
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening remarks
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PANEL 1: Updates on detention law
Info: Focus on case law updates, designated representatives regulations, and other Bill C-12 consequences.
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
PANEL 2: Regional differences & best practices in detention reviews
Info: Focus on working with designated representatives, and transfers between IHCs and Pr*son.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
PANEL 3: Tips and best practices from a former ID Member
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
PANEL 4: Strategic advocacy
Info: Focus on systemic racism and media engagement.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Coffee & snacks
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Breakout group sessions
Info: Aim to identify priority issues and brainstorm next steps, with a focus on: (1) mental health and designated representatives; (2) race and racism in detention; (3) self care. ** Please note: these sessions will only be available to in-person attendees.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Report back and summary from breakout groups
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Reflections and takeaways
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing remarks
Event venue & nearby stays
Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Canada
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