CANADA — THREE-DAY CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

14–16 January 2027

DAY ONE — 14 JANUARY 2027

Opening Ceremony & Global Perspectives

8:00–9:00 AM — Registration & Welcome Reception

• Delegate registration

• Distribution of conference materials

• Networking and refreshments

9:00–9:30 AM — Official Opening Ceremony

• National and international welcome

• Introduction of organizing committee

• Recognition of distinguished guests

9:30–10:00 AM — Opening Keynote Address

The Global Protection of Refugees, Migrants and Victims of Human Trafficking

10:00–10:30 AM — Group Photograph & Coffee Break

10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Plenary Session I

Global Migration Trends, Forced Displacement and Humanitarian Challenges

• Refugee protection

• Forced migration and displacement

• Migration governance

• International humanitarian response

12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch & Networking

1:00–2:30 PM — Plenary Session II

Human Trafficking in an Era of Global Crisis

• Trafficking routes and emerging trends

• Vulnerability of displaced populations

• Trafficking of women and children

• Cross-border trafficking

2:30–3:00 PM — Coffee Break

3:00–4:30 PM — Expert Panel

Strengthening International Cooperation Against Human Trafficking

Participants may include:

• Government representatives

• Law-enforcement officials

• NGOs

• Humanitarian organizations

• Legal professionals

• Researchers

4:30–5:00 PM — Day One Conclusions & Networking

DAY TWO — 15 JANUARY 2027

Protection, Humanitarian Action, Health & Law

8:30–9:00 AM — Morning Networking

9:00–10:30 AM — Plenary Session III

Protecting Refugees and Migrants Along the Migration Journey

• Border protection

• Reception systems

• Vulnerable migrants

• Family reunification

• Protection of unaccompanied children

10:30–11:00 AM — Coffee Break

11:00 AM–12:30 PM — Plenary Session IV

Humanitarian Health Responses for Displaced Populations

• Healthcare access

• Public health emergencies

• Maternal and child health

• Mental-health and psychosocial support

• Health systems in displacement settings

12:30–1:30 PM — Lunch

1:30–3:00 PM — Legal & Policy Forum

International Law, Human Rights and the Protection of People on the Move

• Refugee law

• Human rights protections

• Anti-trafficking legislation

• International cooperation

• Access to justice

3:00–3:30 PM — Coffee Break

3:30–5:00 PM — Parallel Workshops

Workshop A: Preventing Human Trafficking
Workshop B: Refugee Protection & Human Rights
Workshop C: Migration, Health & Humanitarian Assistance
Workshop D: Legal Responses to Trafficking

5:00–5:30 PM — Workshop Reports

DAY THREE — 16 JANUARY 2027

Solutions, Partnerships & Canada Declaration

8:30–9:00 AM — Networking Breakfast

9:00–10:30 AM — High-Level Plenary

Building Sustainable Solutions for Refugees, Migrants and Trafficking Victims

10:30–11:00 AM — Coffee Break

11:00 AM–12:30 PM — International Partnership Forum

Governments, NGOs, Healthcare Institutions and Civil Society: Building Effective Partnerships

12:30–1:30 PM — Lunch

1:30–3:00 PM — Special Session

The Role of Africa, Europe and North America in Global Migration Governance

3:00–3:30 PM — Coffee Break

3:30–4:30 PM — Canada Conference Declaration

• Key recommendations

• International cooperation commitments

• Proposed areas for future collaboration

• Presentation of conference outcomes

4:30–5:00 PM — Closing Ceremony

• Certificates

• Recognition of speakers and delegates

• Announcement of Senegal programme

• Official closing remarks

7:00–9:00 PM — International Networking & Diplomatic Reception

Conference Programme