# CSES: Disrupt Demand
Why do we need a Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit?
To unite organizations and individuals in Canada fighting sexual exploitation.
To create an opportunity for networking and strategizing.
To fuel a movement towards collective action and ground-breaking strategies against sexual exploitation in Canada.
Speakers
The Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit brings more than 50 expert speakers who will present the latest research, innovative strategies, and lessons helpful to leaders from every sector. Check back regularly to see the speaker list.
Schedule
Please check back for a more detailed schedule. Events will begin at 7:00 p.m. on May 5, 2021 with a reception and networking. The opening session will begin at 9:00 a.m. on May 6, 2021 will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on May 7, 2021
CSES kicks off with a made-in-Winnipeg reception where you can network and explore the over 20 exhibitors from across Canada. There will be appetizers and a cash bar available. At 8:30 p.m. there will be a meet-up for millennials, led by a law student passionate about the issue of sexual exploitation.
A special survivor banquet is being planned by survivors for survivors on May 5, 2021 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Law enforcement training for attorneys, judges and police, will be held on May 5, 2021. (invite only)
Training for Law Enforcement
The training will equip law enforcement personnel (prosecutors, police officers, judges) with a deeper understanding of the impact of sexual exploitation (prostitution), the legal framework around it and provide insights into the Winnipeg Prostitution Offender Program as a demand reduction strategy. The presentations will focus on:
- legal aspects and eligibility criteria for the program
- the role of police, crown prosecutions, child protection agencies and community in collaborating together
- the impact of prostitution on communities, families and individuals
- experiential speakers will share their stories of resilience and hope
- working with men to become part of the solution against sexual exploitation
- lessons learned
Location
Radisson Hotel
Address: 288 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B8
Phone: Call the Radisson hotel directly at 204-956-0410 or call 1-888-333-3333 , and ask for the Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit.
Rooms will be available for $144/night. Check back soon for the link to reserve your room.
An online booking link will be available May 1, 2020.
Transportation
By Plane:
Winnipeg International Airport (YWG)is 8 km from the hotel and includes a complimentary airport shuttle to and from the hotel location if reserved ahead.
By Train:
Winnipeg VIA Rail Station
123 Main Street, #146
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A3, Canada
* The train station is located 1 km from the Radisson Hotel.
Weather:
Winnipeg average May temperatures are highs of 17C (62F) and lows of 3C (37F)
Tourism in Winnipeg
If you fly in early on May 5, 2021 we invite you to enjoy some of the following Winnipeg tourist attractions at a reduced rate as a CSES delegate. These same options will be available to you on May 8, 2021 if you can stay longer.
Register Today!
Please contact cses@cmacan.org or 416-674-7878 ext 246 with any questions.
The CSES is open to the press. Email glendyne.gerrard@cmacan.org
Early Bird Registration Ends March 1, 2021
Please note that ALL general registration tickets include the Thursday Evening Awards Dinner Banquet.
Please review our General Policy for attending the CSES here.
The CSES Code of Conduct
Those attending the CSES understand that they do so in a spirit of open-mindedness, respect and tolerance. Defend Dignity (dD) does not tolerate harassment in any form. Participants agree to respect confidentiality and understand that the atmosphere at the CSES is appropriate for high-level relationship building and strategy development in growing the movement to end sexual exploitation.
dD reserves the right to sanction or expel conference participants who violate these rules.