Conference description:
The Canadian Social Welfare Policy Conference is a bilingual national event that has been held biennially since 1982 at different universities in Canada. Beginning in 2003, the conferences have been organized under the aegis of the CCSD. The purpose of the conference is to advance a social development agenda in Canada by strengthening a community of interests and knowledge among researchers and policy-makers working for government, the voluntary sector and universities.
The Conference, which attracts an average 300 participants, uses plenary panels, workshops, round tables and paper presentations to build links between research and policy.
This conference provided an opportunity for scholars, analysts, policy makers and activists to share ideas about building equitable communities.
The forum was a diverse mix of the practical and the theoretical. It highlighted what works, what doesn't work and what could work. Participants came away with new information and ideas about how theories can be turned into responsive policies and programs.