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The Atlantic Research Group on Economics of Immigration, Aging, and Diversity (ARGEIAD), in Partnership with 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜), PEI Association for New Comers (PEIANC), PEI Immigration Partnership (PIP), and MacKillop Centre for Social Justice Presents A COMMUNITY FORUM ON IMMIGRATION, MOBILITY, AND ECONOMY, in MacMillan Hall, 17吃瓜, Charlottetown, PEI, on Friday, March 15, 2019, from 8.30am to 3.30pm. All ARE WELCOME to attend and there will be no cost to attend. Lunch and Refreshments are Provided. However, RSVP REQUIRED. Please contact 902-213-6106 (call/text) or ime.forum2019@gmail.com. A tentative Agenda is given below: 8:30-9:00: Welcome by Atlantic Research Group on Economics of  Immigration, Aging, and Diversity (ARGEIAD) Addresses on behalf of 17吃瓜  (17吃瓜), PEI Government, and Federal Government 9:00-9:45: Presentation by Dr. Ather Akbari, ARGEIAD, Saint Mary鈥檚  University, "Immigration, Mobility, and PEI Economy" 9:45-10:00: Coffee Break 10:00-10:45: Panel: Melanie Bailey, PIP; Mary Boyd, CM; Dr. James  Sentance, 17吃瓜; Bill Campbell, KSAHC. Dr. Jerry Wang, 17吃瓜. Moderator: Dr. Wimal Rankaduwa, 17吃瓜 10:45-11:30: Breakout Session: Considering the Research: What Next? 11:30-12:00: Synopses from Breakout Sessions 12:00-12:45: Lunch (provided) 12:45 鈥� 1:45: Panel: Craig Mackie, PEIANC; Thilak Tennekone, PSC PEI;  Teresa Tu, Vivian Beer  鈥淐hallenges, Success Stories, and Best Practices" 1:45-2:00: Coffee Break 2.00-3.00: A Panel of Representatives from Social/Political  Organizations (including Dr. Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader,  Third Party, PEI; Joe Byrne, Leader NDP, PEI) "Views on Immigration, Diversity, and Community鈥� Moderator: Dr. Richard Kurial 3:00-3:25: Community Options and Choices, Lessons Learned  (Questions and Answers) 3.25-3.30: Conclusion