What is the Migrants' Summit?
The Migrants' Summit will address recent changes to Canadian immigration policy, their impact on migrant workers, international students, refugees, and permanent residency seekers. The discussion will focus on the UN report on Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery” and examine how imperialism exacerbates migrant issues.

This Summit is organized and supported by Migrante BC, Migrant Students United at SFU, Nikkei Vancouver for Justice, Sanctuary Health, United Migrant Front, and International Migrants Alliance (IMA) Canada.

What is to be expected?

• Raise awareness of immigration policy changes and their impact on migrants.
• Unite migrant communities and organizations in advocacy.
• Equip migrants with knowledge and tools to navigate these changes.
• Foster solidarity and multilateral collaboration among migrant justice organizations.

What topics will be discussed?

1. Immigration Policy Overview
2. Economic Impacts of Migration
3. Workshops on Community Support & Media Engagement
4. Intersection of Imperialism and Migration
5. Strategies for Solidarity and Advocacy for Migrant Rights

Additional Information: This is a hybrid event, with a Zoom link to be shared soon!

• The 411 Seniors Centre Society is wheelchair accessible, including all main entrances, restrooms, and event spaces.
• Restrooms are gender-inclusive and equipped with accessible stalls.
• Quiet spaces are available for those needing breaks from the main event.
• The venue is fragrance-free; we kindly ask all attendees to refrain from using scented products.

Sponsored by Damayan Society for Migrant Education and Resources (Damayan BC), Worker Solidarity Network, and the Centre for Climate Justice at UBC.

RSVP: bit.ly/migrants-summit