Before You Arrive in Canada 2025: Virtual conference for pre-arrival immigrants

Are you gearing up to start a new chapter in Canada? Or do you know someone who’s immigrating soon?

The Before You Arrive in Canada virtual conference is an interactive platform for pre-arrival immigrants (approved economic immigrants or family-class immigrants) to understand the pre-arrival support available in Canada.

Learning about and accessing pre-arrival services will help you arrive prepared and can significantly enhance your transition, settlement, and integration experience.

By attending the Before You Arrive in Canada event, you will:

• Gain invaluable insights from seasoned immigrants and experts
• Access resources to help you prepare for life and work in Canada
• Connect with a supportive community eager to assist you on your journey

Register here to secure your spot at this FREE virtual conference.

What’s in store for you at this event?

• Actionable advice: Discover everything you need to know before stepping into Canada. Our sessions cover everything from navigating settlement and employment to a smooth integration into your new home.
• Engaging sessions: Participate in interactive workshops, information sessions and panel discussions led by experts and fellow immigrants. Q&A is included so the speakers can address your queries.
• Personalized support: Get assistance and referrals to pre-arrival programs and settlement services tailored to your needs.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, mentors, and service providers. Develop valuable connections that will ease your transition into Canadian life.

Event Agenda (Toronto Time)

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Meet the exhibitors

10:15 AM Welcome remarks

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Workshop – Making Canada home: Navigating housing and settlement

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Panel discussion: First steps and lessons learned

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM Information Sessions: Planning for Canada | Pre- and Post-Arrival Supports and Services Program (PASS) for Internationally Educated Nurses

11:45 AM – 12:10 PM Meet the exhibitors

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Workshop – Connections for success: Building a social and professional network

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Workshop – Bridging cultures: Effective communication for life and work in Canada

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM Information Sessions: Next Stop Canada | JVS Toronto

1:30 PM – 1:55 PM Meet the exhibitors

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Workshop – Managing your money: Immigrants’ guide to banking in Canada

2:30 PM Closing remarks

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM Focused networking session

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Calling all organizations for partnership opportunities (Sponsors, exhibitors, and more):

Do you offer services or products that pre-arrival immigrants can benefit from? Join us in empowering incoming immigrants as they embark on this exciting chapter of their lives.

To explore sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and showcase your offerings to our diverse community, email us at events@newhorizons.media at your earliest.