Cost: Free
Registration: https://newcomernavigation.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217212289902/WN_dGnx_MEJSqinHAeC41hnew
Join us for a webinar on PRAIDA, the only institutional Canadian program for the reception and integration of asylum seekers, boasting...
Cost: Free
Registration: https://newcomernavigation.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217212289902/WN_dGnx_MEJSqinHAeC41hnew
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:
1. Provide an overview of the situation regarding the arrival of asylum seekers in Quebec and Canada.
2. Become familiar with the mandate and service offerings of PRAIDA.
3. Understand the impacts of the additional protocol to the Safe Third Country Agreement.
Speakers:
Alexis Jobin-Théberge, Senior Advisor, Conseiller cadre partenariat, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA)
Alexis began his career working with asylum seekers and refugees in Brazil as an intern with an NGO (Missao Paz), before joining the PRAIDA team in 2018. He completed his higher education in international law and international politics, as well as in international development management and humanitarian action, in Canada and Brazil. His work focused on the policies of externalizing irregular migratory flows and the interception of migrants in third countries. At PRAIDA, he acts as Senior Advisor, responsible for partnerships and program outreach.
Karissa De Cotiis, Social Worker, Programme régional d’accueil et d’intégration des demandeurs d’asile (PRAIDA)
Karissa is a social worker with experience in child protection and refugee care. She currently works at PRAIDA in Montreal. She holds a bachelor's degree in international development and political science, and a master's degree in social work from McGill University. She worked for four years within the psychosocial follow-up team for unaccompanied minors (UASC), now serving as the team’s Clinical Activities Specialist. Karissa is passionate about intersectoral partnerships and global migration trends. She is dedicated to developing programming and applying best practices to support UASC in Quebec and Canada.