iCAN 2025 Research and Advocacy Summit!
2025 Summit: July 14 -17 (Plus a Celebratory Brunch on the 18th) in Montreal, Canada
Presented by Jumo Health, iCAN is excited to celebrate its 11th anniversary in the upcoming 2025 Summit. Get ready for a conference like no other with fun, friends, and awesome learning experiences in healthcare, advocacy, research, and STEAM!
Why attend the iCAN 2025 Summit?
Sharing Kid Voices!
This event provides our youth members with an invaluable opportunity to learn from one another, and to network with leading professionals, including industry and clinicians, from around the globe. In turn, the iCAN Research & Advocacy Summit offers the scientific community an opportunity to engage directly with children and parents, so that they may learn about the value and the importance of the influence of children on research, medicine, and innovation.
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Since the inception of iCAN, an annual iCAN Research & Advocacy Summit has been offered to provide young people an opportunity to work with medical professionals, community leaders, scientists, and researchers in medicine, science, health, advocacy, and technology to improve the health and well-being of all children, especially those with chronic conditions and rare diseases.
Summit Documents
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Packing List
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Accessibility Guide
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Posters
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Dress Code
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FAQ
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Stipend Reimbursement Form
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Canada Entry Requirements
Important!
As of 2025, with the exception of United States Citizens or Permanent Residents, all international travelers will need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Please refer to the chart and steps below to see which category your country falls under and how to apply for the correct documentation.
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For minors traveling with a person other than their parents or legal guardian:​
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The adult who is not the parent or legal guardian of the child should have written permission from the parents or guardians to supervise the child. The permission letter should include addresses and telephone numbers where the parents or legal guardian can be reached.
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The letter does not need to be certified. A photocopy of the parents’ or legal guardian’s signed passports or national identity cards should be attached to the letter.
Note: The border services officer may not ask to see these documents when the child enters Canada. However, it is strongly recommended you bring them, in case that you are. The minor child will not be admitted to Canada if the officer is not convinced that the parents or legal guardian have authorized their stay.
Entry Requirements Chart: iCAN Chapters
Check out the chart* below or use the assessment linked: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp to find out if you need a visa or an eTA or just a passport!
*The chart is not a comprehensive list of countries
Visa
Refer to the chart above if you fall under the Visa or eTA category. Please note that the chart is not a comprehensive list of countries. For a comprehensive list, please visit:
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp
iCAN will provide a letter of invitation on request!
Tourist Visa
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Visa Processing Times
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The processing times for visa applications posted online are historical, meaning they're measured based on how long it took to process 80% of applications in the past six to eight weeks. As a result, processing times maybe different than those posted online at the time of application submission. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible ahead of their departure date in order to allow sufficient time for their application to be processed and if approved, subsequent visa issuance in their passport.
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Steps to Apply
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If you require a visa, you must apply online through the IRCC Secure Network.​
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How to Apply:
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Apply for your visitor visa through your IRCC secure account.
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You will be prompted to either sign in using your GCKey user ID and password, or through a Sign—in partner. If you don't already have an account, you can create one by clicking "Register“ under the "Don't have an account?” section.
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Once you are signed in you will be prompted to answer a series of questions to determine your eligibility to apply for a visa. If you are eligible to apply for a visa, you will be prompted to the complete the visa application form (IMM 5257).
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Please take note of the following item when completing your visa application form:
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IMPORTANT: Tag your visa application (Form IMM 5257) with the special event code. In the "Details of Visit to Canada" section, select: "Other." For question "1a) Purpose of my visit," enter the special event code (24IISE) into the free text box in "1b) Other."
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Biometrics
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2. If you are required to complete biometrics you will be issued a Biometrics Instructions Letter (BIL). Please schedule your appointment as soon as you receive your BIL.
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You must complete your biometrics before IRCC can start to process your application.
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For information on whether or not you must provide biometrics, please refer to our fast facts about Biometrics.
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Passport
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Check your application status by visiting: Check your application status — Immigration and citizenship — Canada.ca
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If your visa application is approved you will receive a letter instructing you to submit your passport to the closest Visa Application Centre (VAC) through mail or courier.
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Note you will not be able to enter Canada without having your visa affixed to your passport.
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Need Help?
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Refer to the guide for information on how to complete your application (IMM 5257).
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For further assistance, see the Help Centre or complete the web form.
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What you need to complete the form and pay for your eTA You will need:
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A valid passport from a visa-exempt country
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As of April 26, 2022: Lawful permanent residents of the United States are exempt from the eTA requirement. Find out what documents you need to travel to Canada.
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A valid email address, AND
one of the following acceptable methods of payment to pay the $7 CAD fee (non-refundable):
- Visa®, Mastercard®, American Express®,
- a pre-paid Visa®, Mastercard® or American Express®,
- Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard,
- UnionPay®, or
- JCB Card®.
eTA (Visa Exempt)
Apply for the eTA below:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html
Summit 2024 Activity of the Week Video
Created by 2024 Summit Attendees!
