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Event
Information and networking conference on the implementation of the McGill language training program
Host
McGill Training and Human Resources Development Project (THRDP)
Date and Location
November 24, 2005, Clarion Hotel, Ste-Foy (Quebec)
Participants
MSSS and Health and Social Services Agencies representatives responsible for language training and access to English language services
Purpose
Present McGill’s findings on how to help language training organizations, including: various language training models for health and social services personnel; language skills assessment tools; and educational resources available. Inform participants about the agreement to be signed between McGill and each of the agencies.
Event
Sixth Conference on Accessibility of Health and Social Services in the English Language: “Building Links”
Host
Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN)
Date and Location
February 23 and 24, 2006, Plaza Downtown Hotel, Montreal
Participants
Community resources and public partners
Purpose
Discuss strategies and models to promote the health and well-being of English-speaking communities in the new reality of Quebec’s health and social services network. Specifically for the Training and Human Resources Development Project, update partners on the implementation of the measures and ask for advice and recommendations on any improvements needed.
Event
McGill THRDP seminar on the Retention program
Host
McGill Training and Human Resources Development Project (THRDP)
Date and Location
June 7, 2006, Plaza Downtown Hotel, Montreal
Participants
MSSS, Health and Social Services Agencies, educational institutions and other partners involved in the Retention Program of the McGill project
Purpose
Provide participants with advice on the structural aspect on the project management; inform the participants on two developments in the project: a supervision course and a written French language course; offer an opportunity to exchange information and to network.
Event
Challenges and opportunities in the provision of health services to language minorities in Quebec and Canada
Host
Seminar hosted by McGill and Concordia University Principal Investigators during the 75th annual congress of ACFAS
Date and Location:
May 7, 2007, UQTR, Trois-Rivières
Participants:
Investigators, health-care professionals,administrators, community members and second-language training specialists
Purpose
Discuss research status; customers’,learners’ and trainers’ expectations; challenges faced during the implementation of a training program aiming at facilitating language minorities’ access to health and social services.
