About The Symposium
The Canada Caribbean Research Symposium (CCRS) is the inaugural event of the Canada Caribbean Institute. Organized by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and Brock University , the symposium is aimed at presenting current research and projects being conducted on issues pertinent to Canada and the Caribbean, while also providing researchers and interested stakeholders with an opportunity to connect and consider future collaborations.
Who Should Attend The CCRS?
- Researchers
- Tertiary level students
- Policy-makers from across Canada and the Caribbean
Where
The CCRS is scheduled to be held at the Regional Headquarters of The UWI in Kingston, Jamaica.
When
Monday - Wednesday
February 17 - 19, 2020
Keynote Speakers and Presenters
Here are some of our symposium speakers
Dr. Donald Cyr
Canada and the Caribbean: The Growing Issue of Tax Havens
Dr. Richard Bernal
Canada-CARICOM Trade and Investment: Time for an Upgrade
Dr. Lissa Paul
Lessons to 21st Century Children from the Enslaved Children in Canadian and Caribbean Fugitive Slave Ads
Dr. Damian Cohall
SWOT Analysis of Medicinal Cannabis Industry: The Caribbean - Canada Connection
Dr. Liette Vasseur
Healthy Planet, Healthy People: A journey from local to global
Dr. Talia Esnard
A Story of Intra-Household Dynamics, Seasonal Migration, and Social Mobility
Dr. Michael Bucknor
Canadian Routes: Transnational Sites of Caribbean Literary Development
Dr. Richard Ndayizigamiye
Grounding our Roots and Routes
Dr. Jean Ntakirutiman
Grounding our Roots and Routes
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Registration
Once you arrive at the venue, ensure that you collect your registration package
Opening Session
Welcome
Remarks by Vice-Chancellor of The UWI
Remarks by President and Vice-Chancellor of Brock University
Formal launch of the CCI
Keynote Speaker
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Discussion/House-keeping matters
BREAK
Keynote Presentations & Panel Discussions
Each keynote presentation will be 15 minutes in duration, followed by a panel discussion after both presentations.
• Caribbean Economic Growth and Trade with Canada Dr. Richard Bernal
• Caribbean Economic Growth and Trade with Canada Dr. Donald Cyr
• Panel discussion
• Social Issues and Education Dr. Lissa Paul
• Social Issues and Education Dr. Talia Esnard
• Panel discussion
Lunch Time
Lunch will be provided in the UWI RHQ main Cafeteria and in the Neal and Massey Lounge
Keynote Presentations & Panel Discussions continued
Each keynote presentation will be 15 minutes in duration, followed by a panel discussion after both presentations.
• Health and the Environment Dr. Liette Vasseur
• Health and the Environment Dr. Damain Cohall
• Panel discussion
• Caribbean culture and the diaspora Dr. Richard Ndayizigamiye, Dr.Jean Ntakirutiman
• Caribbean culture and the diaspora Dr. Michael Bucknor
• Panel discussion
Closing Session
Reception
Research Presentations and Posters Each panel presentation will have three 20-minute presentations followed by discussion
Registration
Research Presentations
Room 1: Caribbean Economic Growth and Trade with Canada - Panel #1 Room 2: Social issues and Education in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #1 Room 3: Health and the Environment in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #1 Room 4: Caribbean Culture and the Diaspora - Panel #1
Break and Poster Session #1 (Lobby area)
Research Presentations
Room 1: Caribbean Economic Growth and Trade with Canada - Panel #2 Room 2: Social issues and Education in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #2 Room 3: Health and the Environment in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #2 Room 4: Caribbean Culture and the Diaspora - Panel #2
Lunch
Research Presentations
Room 1: Caribbean Economic Growth and Trade with Canada - Panel #3 Room 2: Social issues and Education in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #3 Room 3: Health and the Environment in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #3 Room 4: Caribbean Culture and the Diaspora - Panel #3
Break and Poster Session #2 (Lobby area)
Research Presentations
Room 1: Caribbean Economic Growth and Trade with Canada - Panel #4 Room 2: Social issues and Education in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #4 Room 3: Health and the Environment in the Caribbean and Canada - Panel #4 Room 4: Caribbean Culture and the Diaspora - Panel #4
Closing Session
Tour of the Mona Campus of The University of the West Indies
Individual research collaboration meetings or Off-campus field trip (Additional fee charged separately)
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Kingston
The building, commonly referred to as the 'Centre', situated across from the main entrance to the Mona campus of The UWI, houses the Vice-Chancellery, the central administrative arm of the University's five campuses - Mona (Jamaica), St Augustine (Trinidad and Tobago), Cave Hill (Barbados), Five Islands (Antigua and Barbuda) and the Open Campus with a presence in all the countries that support The UWI.
Accommodation
Please note that participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Below is a list of hotels in the New Kingston area (approximately 6.5 kms from the Symposium venue).
For more modest accommodation located on the Mona campus, consider:
F.A.Qs
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Do I need a visa to come to Jamaica?
Visitors from North America who have valid government identification from either Canada or the United States of America do not need a visa for travel to Jamaica. For more information on travel requirements for Jamaica please visit the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency. Visit PICA website
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Do I need my own transportation?
Transportation will be provided between the hotels listed in New Kingston and The UWI on the mornings of February 17, 18 and 19 and at the end of activities related to the symposium on those days.
Link to hotel listings - What will the weather be like?
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How far is my hotel from the symposium venue?
The hotels listed here in New Kingston are some 6.5 kms from the symposium venue. Travel time is between 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
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Which is the closest airport to the venue?
The Norman Manley International Airport
Registration and Tours
Registration
(Fees include lunch and coffee breaks on February 17 and 18, tour of the Mona Campus on February 19)
General Admission:
Early Bird (up to January 17, 2020): US$150
Regular (January 18-February 16, 2020): US$200
Graduate Students (with valid ID):
Early Bird(up to January 17, 2020): US$60
Regular(January 18-February 16, 2020): US$100
Refund Policy: No Refunds.
Please Note:
- The UWI will cover the Symposium registration cost for registrants – faculty, staff and graduate students - who possess a valid UWI identification number.
- Brock Univeristy will cover the Symposium registration cost for registrants – faculty, staff and graduate students - who possess a valid Brock University identification number
MONA CAMPUS TOUR
FREE
- Approx. 653 acre campus
- View Artefacts and Structures of Historical and Cultural Significance
- View Research Facilities
Tour The Discovery Bay Marine Lab
US $55
- Transportation to Discovery Bay (1 hour and half from Kingston)
- Break meal
- Lunch meal
Contact Us
For more information about this symposium, see contact information below.
Address
Office of Global Affairs (OGA)Regional Headquarters
The University of the West Indies
Mona, Jamaica
Phone Number
Sponsors
