Events

Mar

Webinaire national de l'ICRA: Modifications au Régime des pensions CanadaMarch 1, 2012 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMWebinaire en direct, Montréal, Québec Format: In Person*Ce wébinaire est GRATUIT pour les membres de l'ICRA et offert à 50$ + taxes aux non-membres.

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Mar

CPBI National Webinar: Amendments to the Canadian Pension PlanMarch 1, 2012 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Montréal, Québec Format: In Person*This webinar is free of charge for CPBI Members. The non-member fee is $50 + taxes.

Event: ‘Event Full’

Feb

ANNUAL PENSION SUMMITFebruary 29, 2012 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMToronto Board of Trade, Toronto, Ontario Format: In PersonImproving Pension Plan Governance

Feb

An End To Blank ChequesFebruary 28, 2012 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMTelus Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta Format: In PersonDrug prices are a concern across Canada. Canadian companies spend about $200 million per week on prescription drugs. Yet can we justify that cost? Drawing on her considerable experience managing drug costs, Helen Stevenson will explain what is wrong with the current system, and suggest doable ways to get more value out of employer drug plans.

Feb

Investment Forecast and WellnessFebruary 28, 2012 8:00 AM to 10:30 AMSheraton Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario Format: In Person.

Feb

Benefits Outlook 2012February 21, 2012 8:00 AM to 10:30 AMToronto Board of Trade, Toronto, Ontario Format: In Person.

Feb

Saskatchewan Drug Plan UpdateFebruary 16, 2012 11:30 AM to 1:15 PMRadisson Hotel Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Format: In PersonThis session expands on the information presented by Ms. Smith to delegates of the CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference in Regina on April 21, 2011. Topics will include an update on Saskatchewan's generic drug pricing strategy, prescriptive authority for Saskatchewan pharmacists, national drug review processes, and details regarding Drug Plan programs such as Special Support and Exception Drug Status. Speaker: Tracey Smith, Saskatchewan Health

Feb

Pooled Registered Pension PlansFebruary 16, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:30 AMHotel Fort Garry, Winnipeg, Manitoba Format: In PersonWhy the introduction of PRPPs? What we know today about PRPPs. How PRPPs may impact the retirement landscape going forward.

Event: ‘Event Full’

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Feb

Saskatchewan Drug Plan UpdateFebruary 15, 2012 7:45 AM to 9:15 AMHotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza, Regina, Saskatchewan Format: In PersonThis session expands on the information presented by Ms. Smith to delegates of the CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference in Regina on April 21, 2011. Topics will include an update on Saskatchewan's generic drug pricing strategy, prescriptive authority for Saskatchewan pharmacists, national drug review processes, and details regarding Drug Plan programs such as Special Support and Exception Drug Status. Speaker: Tracey Smith, Saskatchewan Health

Feb

The Pharmacy Landscape: Drug Reform and MoreFebruary 15, 2012 7:30 AM to 11:30 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonJoin us for this half day session on drug reform costs. Presenter: Wendy Poirier, Towers Watson Canada Inc; Host: Giselle Evans, Finning Canada. CEU credits through the AIC will be requested. Prices below do not include GST.

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Feb

2012 CPBI Benefit BallFebruary 9, 2012 6:00 PM to 10:00 PMLiberty Grand - Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario Format: In PersonMedieval Faire

Feb

Retirement Income Planning SeminarFebruary 8, 2012 11:45 AM to 1:00 PMGranville West Boardroom, Suite 1310 - 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia Format: In PersonCPBI Roundtable Saving for retirement is an essential part of every Canadian's financial plan. As Canadians, we spend a lot of time and effort thinking about how to accumulate money and, in particular, how to invest it. But we often overlook how to convert this money to an income stream when we retire and begin our 'life after payroll'. Speaker: Tom Chipman, Granville West Group Tom will provide a high level review of the many aspects of retirement income planning including government benefits, tax tips, RRIFs, LIFs and Annuities.

Event: ‘Event Full’

Jan

London Chapter's Annual Networking EventJanuary 25, 2012 6:00 PM to 9:30 PMJohn Labatt Centre - Gate 4, London, Ontario Format: In PersonLondon Knight's Night

Jan

Three Year Drug Trends and Cost StrategiesJanuary 25, 2012 11:45 AM to 1:00 PMMercer's Blackcomb Boardroom - 8th Floor, 550 Burrard St, Vancouver, British Columbia Format: In PersonCPBI Roundtable Drug costs continue to remain the major cost driver in benefit programs, and the continuing introduction of biologics has forced plan sponsors and consultants into looking at non-traditional cost containment strategies that regulate the usage of high cost biologics. The new and innovative formularies are specifically addressing these catastrophic drugs while maintaining the balance between access and cost escalation. Tools are being developed to help the employee, and their physician, make cost effective drug choices prior to filling their prescriptions. Speaker: Dave Wowchuk, Vice President of ClaimSecure Join us for a presentation that will: • Discuss drug trends both nationally and provincially • Dissect a drug claim by reviewing the 3 year trend on dispensing fees, ingredient costs, and mark up. • Review the generic substitution trend • Review the Specialty Drug (Biologic) Fill Rates • Engage your employees into smart purchase decisions that minimize employee and plan sponsors contribution • Outline the future of non-traditional formulary management

Event: ‘Event Full’

Jan

2012 Economic OutlookJanuary 25, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:15 AMSheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Format: In PersonGlobal markets were volatile during 2011 in the face of much uncertainty stemming from unrest in the Middle East, nuclear crisis in Japan, European Sovereign debt crisis, US credit rating downgrade, and a fear of a global economic slowdown. Please join us as Derek Burleton, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist for TD Bank reviews the year and shares his forecast for 2012.

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