In-person Conference
The CSA will be participating in the 2025 Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) Congress at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario from Sunday, June 1 through Thursday, June 5.
This Conference will be held fully in-person at the Waterfront Campus.
Additional information will be posted once details are confirmed.
See also - General information for all participants
Attending the CSA Conference at Congress
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and the Canadian Sociological Association are committed to creating a more accessible, equitable, inclusive, and decolonized Congress experience for all attendees. We strive to embed accessibility into each aspect of Congress planning, and we are working to ensure Congress is inclusive to all members of our humanities and social sciences community, including those with disabilities.
Attendees can visit the Accessibility Desk to pick up their badges and submit special accommodation requests or mobility assistance (i.e. transport chairs from security). The two locations are:
Waterfront Campus (51 Dockside Drive)
Accessibility Desk at Registration
Hours of operation: 8:00 to 16:00, May 30 to June 6
George Brown College has invested $1.5 million in AV upgrades at its Waterfront campus, including enhancements to computers, Wi-Fi, and the installation of cameras specifically for Congress. Furthermore, Congress will have access to the state-of-the-art classrooms at Limberlost, being the first group to use these cutting-edge facilities.
Presenters should ensure that their files are compatible with these programs. We strongly encourage the use of these computers as they are integrated with the rooms' AV system. Mac laptops are not compatible with the AV systems.
Presenters should save their files on a USB key, as well as email the presentation file to themselves or make use of a cloud storage site for online retrieval.
Audiovisual equipment and furnishings:
An instructor table, a podium, a cart, or lectern, depending on the space.
A computer running at least Windows 10 with full internet access, loaded with a minimum of Microsoft Office 365 Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
A projector/screen combo or a flat screen display.
A presenter microphone and receiver for medium and large rooms.
Note: Technicians will be available on-call for troubleshooting AV equipment
Wifi Network: To be confirmed
Congress will be arranging childcare options for delegates.
Mary’s Place Child Care Centre (for children 2.5 to 5 years)
Network Childcare Services (for children 6 to 12 years)
Space is limited, and registration is required. If spots are full, there will be a waitlist available. To register your child(ren) for Mary’s Place Child Care Centre, please contact Colette Kane, Manager, at ckane@georgebrown.ca.
Registration closes on May 13, 2025.
Refunds are not possible once registered.
The CSA strives to support member participation in the annual Conference by recognizing the financial and logistical challenges experienced by members requiring childcare
Apply for the CSA Childcare Subsidy by April 11, 2025
Visit the Canadian Sociological Association Greeting Table for information or assistance. Join us each day at the for light refreshments between sessions.
Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus; Waterfront Building, Room 517 (WF-517)
Greeting Table Hours: Sunday, June 1 through Thursday, June 5 from 8:30am - 5:00pm
Refreshment Breaks:
Sunday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 4 at 10:30am- 11:00am and 3:30pm-4:00pm
Thursday, June 5 at 10:30am-11:00am
Letters of Invitation and Certificates of Presentation from the Canadian Sociological Association may be issued upon request (conditions apply).
As the largest gathering of academics in the humanities and social sciences, Congress attracts many attendees and guest speakers from around the world. Before planning their trip to Canada, and registering for Congress 2025, international attendees should ensure that they have all the appropriate travel documents and should enquire for themselves whether a visa is required for entry to Canada prior to registering. The passport an attendee holds determines whether or not they require a visa to enter Canada.
Attendees are solely responsible for visa application, travel, and accommodation arrangements.
Congress International Attendees Guide
CSA Funding Programs
Eligible members of the Canadian Sociological Association may benefit from reduced Conference registration fees and contact the Canadian Sociological Association to receive instructions for Congress delegate registration at a reduced rate.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Member of the Canadian Sociological Association (must be active at the time of application and through June 13, 2025)
2. Attending the in-person Conference section at George Brown College between June 1 and June 5, 2025.
3. Currently residing in countries defined by the International Sociological Association as Category C.
Contact the Canadian Sociological Association to receive instructions for Congress delegate registration at a reduced rate.
George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario
Waterfront Campus
The two buildings below are directly across the street from one another connected by an internal corridor.
Session Location Room Codes:
WF - Waterfront Campus building
51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON M5E 0A6
WFL - Waterfront Campus, Limberlost Place
185 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1B6
Additional information coming soon
Make the most of your time at the Conference by attending the following social events.
Open to Canadian Sociological Association delegates only
Sunday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 4 from 10:30am- 11:00am and 3:30pm-4:00pm & Thursday, June 5 at 10:30am-11:00am
Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus; Waterfront Building, Room 517 (WF-517)
Open to student members of the Canadian Sociological Association only.
Sunday, June 1 from 12:45pm-1:45pm
Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus; Waterfront Building, Room 517 (WF-517)
Monday, June 2 from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: The Mill Street Beer Hall (21 Tank House Lane, Distillery District Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4)
Thursday, June 5 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus; Waterfront Building (room to be confirmed)
Visit the Congress website for information on accommodations, travel, and local amenities.
The Chair should arrive in the room 15 minutes before the session to greet the presenters and ensure the audio/visual technology in the room is working correctly.
Each room will have information on contacting the technology support team. Association Assistants hired by the CSA will also be checking in to offer help if required.
In the session, the Chair will be responsible for the following; Welcome attendees; give Land Acknowledgement (see below); introduce each of the speakers (presenters); keep time for each presentation and reserve at least 15 minutes for audience questions; and thank everyone for attending and acknowledge the support of the CSA.
Presentations should proceed in the order listed in the program. Presentation length varies from 12-20 minutes each depending on the number of presentations in the session. Use a sign or signal for a 2 minute warning for presenters.
Note the number of attendees in the session and any issues that arise (e.g. no-show presenters) for the CSA Office.
Moderate questions from the audience. The Q&A portion of the session should be held after all presentations have been completed. We suggest you prepare a few questions in advance if attendees are slow to ask their questions.
Congress Land Acknowledgements
George Brown College Land Acknowledgement
George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
We also recognize the City of Toronto land acknowledgement and other land acknowledgements that may apply to members visiting today and participating in Congress.
For more information on the George Brown College land acknowledgement, please visit this website here.
City of Toronto Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
For more information on the City of Toronto land acknowledgement, please visit this website here.
Learning to pronounce Indigenous community names correctly is a fundamental sign of respect and recognition. These names carry cultural, historical, and linguistic significance, reflecting the identity and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Taking the time to learn these names demonstrates a commitment to reconciliation and meaningful engagement.
Pronunications
Tkaronto - [tuk-ah-RON-toe]
Mississaugas - [mis-uh-SAW-guhs]
Anishinaabe - [uh-nish-uh-NAH-bay]
Chippewa - [CHIP-uh-waa]
Haudenosaunee - [hoh-dehn-oh-SHAW-nee]
Wendat - [WEN-dat]
Inuit - [IN-u-it]
Metis - [may-TEE]
Cree - [Kree]
Ensure that you have communicated with the session's organizer or chair to confirm the length of your presentation. Some session organizers may also request a copy of your paper or presentation in advance.
Save your presentation on a USB drive and have a back-up copy that can be accessed online (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive) using the technology and wifi in the session room.
Do not plan to use your own laptop (PC or Mac) as they will not be compatible with the AV equipment in the session room.
Presenters should arrive in the room 15 minutes before the session to meet the chair and other presenters. This is the time to familiarize yourself with the technology in the room.
Ensure that your presentation is limited to the length indicated by the session organizer or chair. Presentations are typically 12-20 minutes long depending on the number of presentations in the session. The chair will be giving 2-minute warnings.
Questions will be invited from the audience after all presentations have been completed.
Check your presentation for accessibility
Accessible presenting:
Say hello and thank everyone for joining -their time is important and appreciated!
Speak slowly and clearly.
Avoid relying solely on physical gestures to convey a message, for instance: making quotation marks in the air, nodding your head, or using visual reference points.
During question-and-answer periods, ensure you repeat audience questions so that they’re clearly heard and accurately transcribed.
Describe any pictures, diagrams, and tables included in your presentation. At the beginning of your presentation, you may also ask the audience if anyone requires visual description.
When using media clips, ensure they include captioning features for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Many mp4 recordings have a ‘closed captioning’ feature that you can turn on to display a running transcription of the audio portion of the video. Some audience members may also be sensitive to strobe lighting, flickering lights, loud or repetitive music or noises.
Session chairs may request a copy of a paper or presentation from the presenters in advance. This material may be shared with the other presenters in the session.
The chair will advise presenters on the time each have to discuss their work. Sufficient time must be saved for group discussion.
The chair and presenters should arrive in the room 15 minutes before the session to find their table and meet the chair.
There is no access to audio/visual equipment for slide shows. Handouts may be used to provide a visual aid to the presentations.
Panel Sessions will include a large table at the front of the room for panelists. Audio/visual equipment will be available if required.
The moderator and panelists should arrive in the room 15 minutes before the session to meet and ensure the audio/visual technology in the room is working correctly.
Each room will have information on contacting the technology support team. Association Assistants hired by the CSA will also be checking in to offer help if required.
Panelists
If panelists will be giving a short presentation, we recommend that you save your presentation on a USB drive and have a back-up copy that can be accessed online (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive) using the technology and wifi in the session room.
Do not plan to use your own laptop (PC or Mac) as they will not be compatible with the AV equipment in the session room.
Ensure that your presentation is limited to the length of time indicated by the session moderator.
Moderators
In the session, the Moderator will be responsible for the following; Welcome attendees; Give Land Acknowledgement (see below); Introduce each of the speakers; Guide the group discussion; Reserve at least 15 minutes for audience questions; and Thank everyone for attending and acknowledge the support of the CSA.
Note the number of attendees in the session and any issues that arise (e.g. no-show presenters) for the CSA Office.
Moderate questions from the audience. The Q&A portion of the session should be held after all presentations have been completed. We suggest you prepare a few questions in advance if attendees are slow to ask their questions.
Congress Land Acknowledgement
George Brown College Land Acknowledgement
George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
We also recognize the City of Toronto land acknowledgement and other land acknowledgements that may apply to members visiting today and participating in Congress.
For more information on the George Brown College land acknowledgement, please visit this website here.
City of Toronto Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
For more information on the City of Toronto land acknowledgement, please visit this website here.
Learning to pronounce Indigenous community names correctly is a fundamental sign of respect and recognition. These names carry cultural, historical, and linguistic significance, reflecting the identity and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Taking the time to learn these names demonstrates a commitment to reconciliation and meaningful engagement.
Pronunications
Tkaronto - [tuk-ah-RON-toe]
Mississaugas - [mis-uh-SAW-guhs]
Anishinaabe - [uh-nish-uh-NAH-bay]
Chippewa - [CHIP-uh-waa]
Haudenosaunee - [hoh-dehn-oh-SHAW-nee]
Wendat - [WEN-dat]
Inuit - [IN-u-it]
Metis - [may-TEE]
Cree - [Kree]
