Presentation #1: A data dive into important trends and impacts of immigration on Newfoundland and Labrador
9:30 am-11:30 am Newfoundland & Labrador Time
Just like Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador experienced some recent shifts in its demographics, notably in the number of incoming permanent and temporary immigrants, and in interprovincial migrations. On top of these shifts, Newfoundland and Labrador is also experiencing population aging, changes in ethnocultural and linguistic diversity, and increasing regional differences, notably between urban and rural areas.
The Chief Statistician of Canada will present a statistical portrait that will describe these recent shifts and trends, will put them in perspective compared to national and other provincial trends, and will also discuss some possible future trends on the basis of population projections. There will be a panel of experts who will present and engage the audience in the discussion on social and economic implications.
Presentation #2: Can data save lives in response to climate change and natural disasters?
1:00 pm-3:00 pm Newfoundland & Labrador Time
Newfoundland is no stranger to extreme weather events and natural disasters. How can data provide actionable insights to understand the potential impact of natural disasters on the province’s people and its economy? The Chief Statistician of Canada will present a statistical portrait that will draw on recent events to demonstrate how data can inform the impact on the economy and will show how data can be used to understand the profiles of communities in order to prepare, respond and recover from natural disasters or emergency events.
In partnership with Memorial University’s Harris Centre and RAnLab, an expert panel discussion and question period will follow immediately after the presentations. You are encouraged to provide your input on these very important topics.
We sincerely hope you will join us in what will undoubtedly be thought-provoking and fruitful discussions.
General information
When: Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 – 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Newfoundland & Labrador Time
Where: Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus
Memorial University
100 Signal Hill Road
Cost: Free
If you are registered and your plans have changed and you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration.
Presenter
Anil Arora, Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada
Emcees
- Samuel Dupéré, Data Service Centre Manager (Eastern), Statistics Canada
- Jamie Ward, Manager, Regional Analytics Lab (RAnLab), Harris Centre, Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus, Memorial University
Moderator
Tony Labillois, Director General, Justice, Diversity and Population Statistics Branch, Social, Health and Labour Statistics Field, Statistics Canada
Panellists
Presentation #1
- Welcoming remarks, Neil Bose, President, Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Tony Fang, Professor and Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Economic and Cultural Transformation, Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Jim Murphy, Director of Employment Services, Association for New Canadians (ANC)
- Constanza Safatle, Entrepreneur and advocate, Newbornlander
Presentation #2
- Welcoming remarks, Lisa Browne, Vice-President (Administration, Finance and Advancement), Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Emma Power, Consultant, Fundamental Inc.
- Joel Finnis, Climatologist, Department of Geography, Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Willa Neilsen, Labrador Climate Services Specialist, CLIMAtlantic
Please note that you will receive a confirmation email after registering.
Simultaneous interpretation (English, French) will be available during the event.
Registration
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