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2008 Events / Conferences - January
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January 10
Keith Ambachtsheer, adjunct professor and director of the Rotman International Centre for Pension Management, will lead a discussion entitled ‘Sovereign Wealth Funds: What in the world are they?’ at 4 p.m. at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, ON. eMail iibroundtable@rotman.utoronto.ca
January 14 and 15
A conference examining compensation and benefits strategies for recruitment and retention will be held in Toronto, ON, January 14 and 15. The Federated Press session will look at topics including current benefits trends in attraction and retention programs. Visit http://www.federatedpress.com/PDF/CBT0801-E.pdf.
January 15
The agenda for pension plan investment committees for 2008 and the evolving issues for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension plans will be among the topics covered at the CPBI Ontario Region’s ‘3rd Annual Pension Investment Forecast.’ Leaders from among the country’s most influential pension plans – including Philip Falls, president and chief executive officer, UBCIMANT; and Lucy Paglione, senior vice-president, pension and benefits, George Weston Limited/Loblaw Companies Limited; will share their views and ideas on the challenges and issues facing them in the months to come. It takes place in Toronto, ON. Visit http://www.cpbi-icra.ca/
January 15
Osgoode Professional Development’s ‘Pension and Benefit Entitlements Upon Marriage Breakdown: The Legal Guide’ will take place in Toronto, ON. Topics include steps to take to get your pension division right the first time and what to look for in pension valuators and what to do with their reports. Visit http://www.osgoodepd.ca/
January 15 and 16
Local and international strategies to manage risk and maximize profit will be examined at The Canadian Institute’s ‘Seizing The Investment & Compliance Opportunities of Carbon Emissions’ session. Attendees can get clarity on Canada’s regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions and strategize to develop and profit from green mutual funds. It takes place in Toronto, ON. For more information, visit http://www.canadianinstitute.com/
January 18
John Formusa, of Hydro One; John Poos, of Nortel; and Terri Troy, of the Halifax Regional Municipality; will be among the plan sponsors on hand at the AIMSE 15th Annual Canadian Conference. Once again, it will feature the ‘Meet the Plan Sponsor’ roundtable giving attendees a chance to hear their issue first hand. It takes place in Toronto, ON. For more information, visit http://magnetmail.net
January 21 and 22
‘An Employer’s Duty to Accommodate’ will take place in Toronto, ON. The Federated Press session will look at legal developments in the field, accommodating older workers, and return-to-work programs. Visit http://www.federatedpress.com/PDF/EDAT0801-E.pdf.
January 23
FEI Canada’s third annual Private Equity Symposium will take place in Toronto, ON. Speakers include Jim Leech, president and CEO, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan; and Michael Rolland, president, Borealis Infrastructure, OMERS. Visit http://www.feicanada.org/events.cfm
January 24
Gillian Joseph will discuss effective coping strategies for those dealing with work and eldercare at the next EAPAT breakfast session. A research associate with the Centre for Families, Work and Well-being – a dedicated research unit at the University of Guelph, she will offer advice to help these employees avoid the high levels of stress which can ultimately lead to ‘caregiver burnout.’ It takes place in Toronto, ON. Visit http://www.eapat.org/
January 27 to 30
Islamic finance and sovereign funds is one topic to be covered at the 10th Anniversary Alternative Investment Roundup. Adnan Hassan, chief financial officer at The World Bank, will examine the issue. The conference takes place in Scottsdale, AR. For more information, contact Judy Kelly at 212-967-0095 ext 241 or jkelly@srinstitute.com
January 30 and 31
Top legal and industry experts will offer tools and practical guidelines to minimize the possibility of costly pension litigation at the Canadian Institute’s 9th Annual National Forum on Pension Law, Litigation & Governance. It takes place , in Toronto, ON. Visit https://www.canadianinstitute.com
January 30 to February 1
To gain a competitive advantage, organizations, individuals and the HR profession must continue to evolve and innovate. HRPAO’s Annual Conference & Trade Show will examine what is taking place to deal with the pressing business issues of today such as skills shortage, retiring boomers, and globalization. It takes place January 30 to February 1 in Toronto, ON. Visit http://www.hrpao.org/conf2008
January 31
Michael Gregory, managing director and senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, will examine the impact of the Canadian dollar, U.S. housing, and the global credit crunch on the Canadian economy at the TMAC Montreal Chapter’s Winter Education Forum. It takes place in Montreal, QC. Visit http://www.tmac.ca/
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