P2P 2025 National Conference
Investing in Canada’s Shared Future: Pathways to Possibilities
November 24-25, 2025: P2P 2025 National Conference
In Person and Virtual
November 26, 2025: P2P-FCFA Conference for Local Immigration
Partnerships and Réseaux en immigration francophone
In Person and Virtual
Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax
We are excited to announce that the full schedule for the P2P 2025 National Conference and the P2P-FCFA Conference for Local Immigration Partnerships and Réseaux en immigration francophone is available on the Conference website. Take a look and start planning your conference attendance schedule.
Highlights of the P2P 2025 National Conference:
- Opening and closing remarks by Jude Gerrard, a member of the Millbrook First Nation and current Director of Indigenous Content and Connections at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Jude will welcome attendees to his territory and share an educational reflection aligned with the conference’s purpose, followed by a smudging ceremony and a prayer prepared for the event. During the closing ceremony, Jude will reflect on key themes and conversations from the conference and share a call to action, encouraging participants to continue building on the work and connections inspired throughout the event.
- A keynote address by Greg Landry. Greg is a strategist, economist, and planner who is a member of the international Association of Professional Futurists. He will introduce foresight – a structured approach to thinking about the future – and explore how organizations can navigate uncertainty by planning for multiple futures.
- Two plenary sessions – “Shaping the Future of Immigration – Global Trends, Labour Market Needs and Public Attitudes” and “Drivers of Change in a Digital Era – AI, Information Flows and Immigration”
- An exciting interactive activity for all in-person and virtual attendees to get a taste of foresight through a scenario planning exercise, working collaboratively to explore possible futures for the immigration and settlement sector.
- 59 in-person workshops & roundtables, and 18 virtual workshops & roundtables
- 36 in-person poster presentations and 13 virtual poster presentations
- 27 in-person and/or virtual exhibitors
- Immigrant Entrepreneurs Marketplace – Discover unique treasures ranging from Mandala arts, magnets and souvenirs, to handmade jewellery, felt products, crochet bags, and vegan artisan soaps — all crafted locally with passion and skill.
Registration is still open for the in-person and virtual P2P 2025 National Conference (November 24-25). Click here to register.
Highlights of the P2P-FCFA Conference for LIPs and RIF:
- A plenary session on “Building Future-Ready LIPs and RIF: Practical and Strategic Considerations”
- 10 in-person workshops & roundtables, and 4 virtual workshops & roundtables
- A hackathon for all in-person and virtual attendees, which will focus on addressing various challenges and possible scenarios for RIF and LIPs in order to better prepare for the future.
- P2P and FCFA will release their 2025 edition of the Accomplishments of LIPs and RIF – a compendium showcasing major accomplishments of the LIPs and RIF over the last two years.
Registration is still open for the in-person and virtual P2P-FCFA Conference for LIPs and RIF (November 26). Click here to register.
GBV Response Forum
November 23, 2025
In Person
Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax
The National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Strategy for Agencies Serving Immigrants Project is hosting the 3rd GBV Response Forum at P2P. This half-day event will take place on Sunday November 23 from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM (lunch included). We invite conference participants to continue the conversation about addressing GBV with our national partners. Together, we will explore how agencies serving newcomers, immigrants, and refugees can empower safer spaces and strengthen their GBV responses using trauma- and violence-informed, survivor-centred approaches. This is an opportunity to connect, share insights, and deepen our collective efforts to address GBV in immigrant-serving contexts.
National LIP Network Summit
November 27, 2025
In Person
Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax
The 2025 National LIP Network Summit will take place on Thursday November 27 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event is an opportunity for LIP staff from across Canada to think both practically and creatively about collaboration and mutual support. This event is aimed at LIP staff specifically. Due to space limitations, we ask that only one staff member per LIP register for this event.
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