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SUMMARY:CPD Webinar Series: Finding Our Way Forward - Strategies for Supporting International Students Through Immigration Policy Shifts
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nDeadline to register: March 2\, 2026\n3 hours of continued professional development (CPD) \nDescription\nCanada’s International Student Program has undergone rapid and unprecedented changes in 2024 and 2025\, creating significant uncertainty for students and institutions alike. In this evolving landscape\, how can international education professionals effectively support students in navigating complex\, shifting policies while also promoting well-being\, managing expectations\, and mitigating risk? \nThis 3-hour workshop offers practitioners a comprehensive\, hands-on exploration of recent immigration policy updates and their layered\, interrelated and often compounding impacts on international students. Participants will engage in focused discussions\, collaborative problem-solving\, and scenario-based learning to deepen their understanding of policy changes\, institutional responsibilities\, and student support strategies. \nThrough interactive case studies and peer exchange\, participants will gain practical tools and frameworks to enhance student advising and advocacy efforts\, and the knowledge to confidently support international students’ decision-making in a time of continued ambiguity and instability. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants would expect to be able to:\nInterpret and apply recent and upcoming Canadian immigration policy changes in institutional contexts.\nDiagnose and troubleshoot common immigration challenges through real-world case studies and peer consultation.\nDesign and implement proactive strategies for compliance\, student support\, and policy advocacy.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nFacilitators\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nImarú Baquero\, RISIA\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Manager\, International Student Services  \nUniversity of Lethbridge[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fimarubaquero%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJean Lomas\, MA\, RCIC\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Manager\, International Student Advising  \nUniversity of Victoria\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjean-lomas%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbie.ca/event/finding-our-way-forward-strategies-for-supporting-international-students-through-immigration-policy-shifts/2026-03-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T130000
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SUMMARY:CPD Webinar Series: Finding Our Way Forward - Strategies for Supporting International Students Through Immigration Policy Shifts
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nDeadline to register: March 2\, 2026\n3 hours of continued professional development (CPD) \nDescription\nCanada’s International Student Program has undergone rapid and unprecedented changes in 2024 and 2025\, creating significant uncertainty for students and institutions alike. In this evolving landscape\, how can international education professionals effectively support students in navigating complex\, shifting policies while also promoting well-being\, managing expectations\, and mitigating risk? \nThis 3-hour workshop offers practitioners a comprehensive\, hands-on exploration of recent immigration policy updates and their layered\, interrelated and often compounding impacts on international students. Participants will engage in focused discussions\, collaborative problem-solving\, and scenario-based learning to deepen their understanding of policy changes\, institutional responsibilities\, and student support strategies. \nThrough interactive case studies and peer exchange\, participants will gain practical tools and frameworks to enhance student advising and advocacy efforts\, and the knowledge to confidently support international students’ decision-making in a time of continued ambiguity and instability. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants would expect to be able to:\nInterpret and apply recent and upcoming Canadian immigration policy changes in institutional contexts.\nDiagnose and troubleshoot common immigration challenges through real-world case studies and peer consultation.\nDesign and implement proactive strategies for compliance\, student support\, and policy advocacy.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nFacilitators\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nImarú Baquero\, RISIA\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Manager\, International Student Services  \nUniversity of Lethbridge[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fimarubaquero%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJean Lomas\, MA\, RCIC\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Manager\, International Student Advising  \nUniversity of Victoria\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjean-lomas%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbie.ca/event/finding-our-way-forward-strategies-for-supporting-international-students-through-immigration-policy-shifts/2026-03-12/
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T190000
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SUMMARY:Atelier-causerie de FPC : Comprendre les preuves financières pour les étudiants internationaux : exigences\, enjeux et accompagnement
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nDate limite d’inscription: 13 mars 2026\n1.5 heures de formation professionnelle continue (FPC) \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Les ateliers-causeries du BCEI sont des lieux d’échange afin d’approfondir nos connaissances en tant que professionnel.le de l’immigration œuvrant auprès des étudiant.e.s internationaux.ales. Nous vous invitons à participer à ces ateliers virtuels de formation professionnelle continue (FPC) pour les Conseillers.ère.s réglementé.e.s en immigration pour étudiant.e.s étranger.ère.s (CRIÉÉ) et les Conseillers.ère.s réglementé.e.s en immigration canadienne (CRIC).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nVue d’ensemble de l’atelier\nAvec la hausse récente des exigences financières pour les demandes de permis d’études\, tant au niveau fédéral que provincial\, les preuves financières sont devenues un enjeu majeur pour les étudiants internationaux. Cette formation vise à faire le point sur les montants exigés\, les documents jugés acceptables par les autorités et les bonnes pratiques d’accompagnement. L’échange entre professionnels permettra de discuter de cas concrets\, des stratégies mises en place dans les établissements\, et de la pertinence — ou non — d’utiliser des modèles pour guider les étudiants dans la préparation de leurs documents. Une attention particulière sera portée à l’équilibre entre accessibilité\, conformité et éthique.  \nObjectifs d’apprentissage\n\nExpliquer les exigences financières d’IRCC et du MIFI pour les demandes de permis d’études (fédéral et Québec). \nIdentifier les documents acceptables comme preuves financières\, selon différents profils étudiants (avec ou sans soutien familial\, bourses\, etc.). \nAnalyser les défis liés à l’augmentation des seuils financiers et leurs impacts sur les étudiants et les établissements. \nPartager et adapter des stratégies d’accompagnement\, incluant la discussion sur l’utilisation éthique de modèles ou de canevas. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nInstructeurs\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nTatiana Gomez\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Avocate\, Spécialiste en immigration\, Service aux étudiants internationaux[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Université Concordia[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftatianagomezlaw%2F%3Flocale%3Dfr_CA|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row class=”facilitator-row”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nYannick Richer\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Conseilller à l’accueil et à l’immigration\, CRIÉÉ[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Université du Québec à Montréal[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”primary” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-brands fa-linkedin-in” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fyannick-richer-46624521%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbie.ca/event/atelier-causerie-de-fpc-comprendre-les-preuves-financieres/
CATEGORIES:CPD Events (RISIA),Workshop Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:Canada-Saudi Education Partnership Forum 2.0
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nVenue: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy\, University of Toronto\nLocation: Toronto\, Canada \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”flag-row”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Overview\nThe Embassy of Canada in Riyadh and the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)\, in partnership with the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia\, are co-organizing the second Canada-Saudi Education Partnership Forum. This event builds on the success of the inaugural Canada-Saudi Education Partnership Forum\, held in Riyadh in May 2024\, with the Saudi Minister of Education headlining. The forthcoming Forum is scheduled for Monday\, March 30\, 2026\, at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. The event will feature panel sessions\, business-to-business meetings and a networking reception. \nPlease note\, on Tuesday\, March 31\, the Saudi delegation will be visiting Ontario post-secondary institutions. \nWho Attends\nThe Forum will convene senior leadership\, including Presidents\, Vice Presidents\, Deans\, and Global Engagement leads\, from leading Canadian and Saudi educational institutions (universities\, colleges\, and polytechnics) as well as relevant public and private sector entities. Participants will explore institutional collaborations\, including\, but not limited to\, joint study programs\, collaborative research initiatives\, curriculum development\, student and faculty exchanges\, and technical and vocational training partnerships. \nWhy Attend\nThis high-level Forum will facilitate structured business-to-business (B2B) meetings\, institutional site visits\, and opportunities for meaningful networking and dialogue. The Forum will focus on priority sectors that align closely with Canadian institutional expertise and the strategic objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030. These sectors will include\, but are not limited to\, information technology\, tourism and hospitality\, medicine\, nursing\, clean energy\, mining\, agriculture and others. Forging bilateral academic and research partnerships in these areas will not only benefit Canadian institutions but also contribute significantly to the advancement of human capital in the Kingdom at a time of profound transformation. \nParticipation\nParticipation is open to institutions\, government\, and provincial international education associations. To ensure the Forum provides the most meaningful and impactful connections\, participation will be carefully selected based on submitted Expressions of Interest. \nSubmissions will be accepted until March 6\, 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row text_align=”center”][vc_column column_center=”true” width=”1/1″]Submit your Expression of Interest[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Questions can be directed to the CBIE partnership team at partnerships-partenariats@cbie.ca.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cbie.ca/event/canada-saudi-education-partnership-forum/
LOCATION:Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBIE":MAILTO:communication@cbie.ca
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