The Metropolis Canada Conference is the largest annual gathering of researchers, policy makers, and representatives from community and settlement organizations working in the field of immigration and settlement in Canada. Metropolis Canada connects up to 1000 people every March to discuss emerging issues, identify and set research priorities and inform policy regarding immigration, refugees, settlement and integration in Canada. The annual conference includes plenary panels with distinguished speakers, as well as workshop and roundtable sessions on a wide variety of topics.