This webinar is presented by the National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4)
Join us for a webinar on PRAIDA, the only institutional Canadian program for the reception and integration of asylum seekers, boasting over 60 years of expertise in working with migrant populations in Quebec. The program has adapted over time to various migration waves and changes in Canadian and American immigration policies. More recently, the additional protocol to the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) has raised new issues, particularly regarding access to asylum. Its application along the entire Canada-U.S. border has impacted the profile of the clientele served and traditional migration routes, necessitating new responses to address these challenges. This webinar will outline the unprecedented situation Canada is facing concerning the arrival of asylum seekers and how PRAIDA has adeptly adapted to meet the needs of these individuals.
# Learning Objectives
- Provide an overview of the situation regarding the arrival of asylum seekers in Quebec and Canada.
- Become familiar with the mandate and service offerings of PRAIDA.
- Understand the impacts of the additional protocol to the Safe Third Country Agreement.
# Speakers
- Alexis Jobin-Theberge, Senior Advisor, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA)
- Karissa De Cotis, Social Worker, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA)