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Thank you for making the Languages Canada 16th Annual Conference a resounding success!
Thank you for making the Languages Canada 16th Annual Conference a resounding success!
Program
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15:30 – 18:00
MARITIME ROOM
Board Meeting for 2022 Board Members Only
17:00 – 19:00
ATLANTIC BALLROOM AND FOYER
Exhibitors Set Up
19:00 – 21:30ATLANTIC BALLROOM AND FOYER
“Meet and Greet” and Early Registration
Snacks and light refreshments servedDIAMOND SPONSOR
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8:00 – 8:45
Breakfast
Products & Services Exhibit Area Opens
9:00 – 10:00
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
President’s Welcome and Conference Launch
Cath D’Amico, President, and Gonzalo Peralta, Executive Director, Languages Canada
- Welcome to Halifax
- Introduction of Languages Canada Board, Conference Committee and staff
- Highlights from 2022 activities
- Presentation of 2023 Plan
- Overview of conference program
With simultaneous interpretation
10:00 – 11:00
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Keynote Address and Q&A
The Hon. Sean Fraser
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaWith simultaneous interpretation
11:00 – 11:15
Refreshment Break
11:15 – 12:15
Professional Development Workshop Session 1
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Regional Perspectives – Building Community, Diversity and Prosperity in Atlantic Canada
The Honorable Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration of Nova Scotia
Shawna Garrett, EduNova (Moderator)
Wendy Luther, Halifax Partnership
Allister Surette, Université Sainte-AnneWith simultaneous interpretation
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
How Online Orientations Can Facilitate F2F Learning
John Friel and Jon Chodarcewicz, EC Toronto
12:15 – 13:30
Lunch
SPONSOR:
13:30 – 14:30
Professional Development Workshop Session 2
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Microcredentials in Language Education
Jennifer MacDonald and Dianne Tyers,
Dalhousie UniversityCOMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
From Language Proficiency to Post-secondary Studies: How to Ensure the Success of Pathway Students
Ali Noori, ILSC Education Group
Danielle Freitas, Fanshawe CollegeHARBOUR SUITES
Why Government Should Prioritize Language Schools!
Harris Rosen, Harris Rosen Professional Corporation
MARITIME ROOM
Student Support Evolved - Student Lifecycle CRM for Language Schools
Ganesh Neelanjanmath, iCent app
14:45 – 15:45
Professional Development Workshop Session 3
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Becoming a Recognized Organization with International Experience Canada
Sean Lynch, International Experience Canada,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaCOMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
EAL Teacher Training: Are We Doing Enough?
Natalie Ryan, Toronto Film School / Yorkville University
15:45 – 16:00
Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:45
LC Members’ Meetings and Professional Development Workshop 4
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Private Sector LC Members' Meeting (English and French)
Informal interpretation available
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
Public Sector LC Members' Meeting (English and French)
Informal interpretation available
17:45 –
Free evening
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8:00 – 8:30
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Breakfast
Products & Services Exhibit Area opens
8:30 – 9:30
Professional Development Workshop Session 5
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
ICEF Agent Voice - Insights into Global Student Recruitment Agents
Chris Paredes and Monèle Schrot, ICEF
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
The Eaquals Academic Management Competency Framework
Julian L’Enfant, St. Mary’s University
MARITIME ROOM
French Members' Meeting
9:45 – 10:45
Professional Development Workshop Session 6
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Language, Integration, and Work in Tourism and Hospitality – A Pilot Project
Jasmine Qi, Tourism HR Canada and Rachel Lindsey, Languages Canada
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
Where Are We Headed? Integrity and Translation Software and Internet Tools
Elizabeth Matthews, Renison University College at the University of Waterloo
MARITIME ROOM
What Makes a Good English Language Test and Its Eco-System
Philip Rylah and Dahlia Younan, British Council IELTS
10:45 – 11:00
Refreshment Break
11:00 – 12:00
Professional Development Workshop Session 7
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
The Canadian LOA Verification System
Diego Sanchez, Languages Canada (moderator)
Ganesh Neelanjanmath, iCent
Hugo Silva Franco, Air CanadaCOMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
At Your Service! Curating Community and Elevating the Student Experience with a Student Concierge
Gary Gervais and Jasmin Geling,
Heartland International English SchoolMARITIME ROOM
Learn How to Teach FLS While Working: Competency-Based Approach
Hélène Rochon and Nicole Poirier,
Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB)
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch
SPONSOR:
13:30 – 14:30
Professional Development Workshop Session 8
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Canada’s Global ELT & FSL Market Position and Practical Tips on International Student Recruitment
Igor Skibickij,
BONARDWith simultaneous interpretation
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
Simone Hengen, University of Regina
MARITIME ROOM
The Great Resignation: Maintaining Motivation and Productivity in Turbulent Times
Paul Denman, The Language Gallery
Hannah Pyo, Toronto School of Management
14:45 – 15:45
Professional Development Workshop Session 9
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Global Affairs Canada and Trade Commissioner Service 101
Suehila Elkateb, Global Affairs Canada
Audrée Vachon, EduCanada, Global Affairs Canada
Fevronia Novac, Embassy of Canada in ParisWith simultaneous interpretation
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
Internationalization of the Instructional Delivery of EAP Programs
Ayesha Mushtaq,
Dalhousie UniversityMARITIME ROOM
Green Standard Schools Accreditation – Good for the Environment and Good for Your School
Jonathan Dykes, Green Standard Schools
15:45 – 16:00
Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:00
Professional Development Workshop Session 10
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Canada’s International Education Strategy – Past, Present and Future
Jean-Philippe Tachdjian, Global Affairs Canada
Gonzalo Peralta, Languages CanadaWith simultaneous interpretation
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM B
How to Leverage the Reach of Global Student Service Providers to Diversify
Carlos Cantu, LanguageCert
Seorim Choe, Coast Mountain College
18:30 – 22:00
Closing Reception
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
DIAMOND SPONSOR
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8:00 – 8:30
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Breakfast (LC members only)
8:30 – 11:30
COMMONWEALTH BALLROOM A
Annual General Meeting and Elections (LC members only)
- Election of 2023 LC Board members
- Review of committee priorities
- Sector groups report back to membership
- Strategic Plan and Budget approval
With simultaneous interpretation
11:30 – 12:30
Board Meeting (2023 Board members only)
Halifax is located on Mi'kmaw territory, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people. The people of the Mi'kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia, and we acknowledge them as the past, present and future caretakers of this land.
Thank you to our 16th Annual Conference supporters!
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