Vancouver 2027

The 29th Metropolis Canada Conference

Migration in the Ever Changing Ecosystem

March 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2027
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada’s migration landscape is undergoing a period of significant change. Reductions in immigration targets, fewer temporary residents, growing economic pressures and government budget constraints are reshaping migration policy and the institutions responsible for welcoming and supporting newcomers. At the same time, artificial intelligence is transforming how governments, employers, service providers and migrants make decisions and interact with one another.

These developments are neither isolated nor short-term. They raise fundamental questions about the future of Canada’s immigration system, the structure and capacity of the immigrant-serving sector, and the ability of newcomers and vulnerable migrants to establish secure and successful lives in Canada.

The 2027 National Metropolis Canada Conference will bring together policymakers, researchers, immigrant-serving organizations, community leaders, employers, educators and people with lived experience to examine these transformations and identify practical responses. 

Principal themes for the conference include:

• Artificial Intelligence and the Migration Process
• Rethinking the Immigrant-Serving Sector
• Migration and Growing Vulnerability

Call for Proposals

Registration

Note that earlybird registration is available until December 22nd, 2026.

No refunds for cancelled registrations will be given after February 26th, 2027.

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel

1000 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9

Hotel guestrooms are available at the conference rate from $249 CAD per night.  

Use this link to book your hotel room at the group rate for the Metropolis Canada Conference.

Please note that this special rate is available for bookings checking in as of Friday, March 05, 2027 and checking out no later than Tuesday, March 16th, 2027.

The deadline to obtain the special conference rate is Monday, February 15, 2026.

Limited rooms are available. Following February 15, the rate and/or availability of rooms is no longer guaranteed.

For further details about the hotel (the conference venue) , visit the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre’s website. 

Airline discounts

aIR cANADA

To book a flight at the conference’s reduced rate, book your flight at aircanada.com and enter the promotion code XA7JV4K1.

The discount applies to flights to and from Vancouver (YVR) between Wednesday, March 3, 2027 and Friday, March 19, 2027.

Discount rates:

North America:

• Standard fares: 5%
• Flex fares & higher: 10%

International Travel:

• Standard fares & higher: 10%
• Business Class fares: 12%
  (exception: 5% on the lowest Business Class)

West jet

To book a flight at the conference’s reduced rate, book your flight at http://www.westjet.com/conventions and enter the Guest Web/Travel Agent Web coupon code 0I2P3QQ (Travel Agent GDS Code: YBJ90).

The discount applies to flights to and from Vancouver  between Thursday, Wednesday, March 3, 2027 and Friday, March 19, 2027.

Discount rates:

• Within Canada:
  • Econo fares: 5%
  • EconoFlex & Premium base fares: 10%
• Between Canada and the United States:
  • Econo fares: 2%
  • EconoFlex: 5%
  • Premium base fares: 10%

(No discount will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings)

The 2027 Metropolis Awards of Excellence

Review the document below and submit by January 22, 2027 to nominate a Service Provider, Researcher, or Policymaker for a chance to be recognized by the 29th Metropolis Canada Conference Steering Committee for their contributions to the field of immigration and settlement in Canada.

Become a Partner, Sponsor or Exhibitor

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