Leveraging IRCC Pathways: Navigating Economic Programs and Building Strategic Relationships

Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 3:00pm
Room: Main Ballroom

Speaker: Kathie Ouellette – Mode de service réservé, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Description: As Canada’s economic immigration landscape shifts rapidly, local communities require a strategic approach to attract and retain global talent. This practical breakout session, led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provides economic development professionals with an inside look at leveraging regional streams, category-based Express Entry selection, and new community-led pilots. Attendees will move beyond high-level policy to discover the dedicated roles of IRCC Regional Outreach Officers and learn proven frameworks for establishing direct, proactive partnerships with agency staff. By mapping business labor shortages directly to federal immigration tools, you will leave with the concrete contacts and actionable strategies needed to champion workforce development in your region.