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ICCS Biennial Conference, Montreal, May 29 and 30, 2010 Ageing Societies - The Dynamics of Demographic Change in Canada 2010

The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) recently held its biennial international conference "Ageing Societies - The Dynamics of Demographic Change in Canada" as part of the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences Meeting at Concordia University in Montreal, May 29 & 30, 2010.

More than 80 individuals, including government representatives and international Canadianists, participated in a total of sixteen sessions analyzing various dimensions of demographic change in Canada. A wide range of topics were covered, some of which include "Legal Issues", "Social Networks, Solidarity, and Support", and "End of Life Care".

Keynote speakers included Céline Le Bourdais, Canada Research Chair in Social Statistics and Family Change, McGill University; and Munir Sheikh, Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada.

We are also grateful for remarks given by Hon. Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State for seniors (Ottawa) and Hon. Marguerite Blais, Minister responsible for seniors (Québec).

Many thanks to all presenters and participants, without whom the conference would not have been such a success!

 

JOIN ICCS ON FACEBOOK

The ICCS is pleased to participate in the creation of a communication network for the new generation in Canadian Studies through the use of Facebook. The platform is especially aimed at students, young researchers but also at experienced Canadianists. The ICCS has many activities,
scholarships, grants and services for the new generation of Canadianists. The Facebook site will be the ideal place to exchange ideas, announce events, etc. related to Canadian Studies. To join, click here.

 

The ICCS is pleased to announce the launch of its Web Resources Portal.

This portal contains:

1)     Canadian Electronic Library (giving access to over 8000 books on Canada, this library has controlled access, which requires a username and password)
2)     International Journal of Canadian Studies
3)     E-stats access (Statistics Canada’s databases)
4)     ICCS’ Web Resources Document (linking Canadianists to over 70 useful web resources)

 

Just released

CdaExposed

The ICCS is proud to announce the release of its 2008 international conference selected proceedings “Canada Exposed / Le Canada à découvert”, Pierre Anctil, André Loiselle and Christopher Rolfe, editors. The 370-page book was published by P.I.E. Peter Lang. You may order your copy here.