·         Message from the Chairperson  

·         Bring a Guest!

·         Breakfast & Luncheon Seminars

·         PPAC, CEB, & ACAP Courses 

·         2016 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference: Evolution through Innovation

·         CPBI Membership

·         Sponsorship Opportunities 

·         2015-16 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council 

·         Would you like to get involved?

·         Thank-you to our 2015-16 Program Sponsors

Welcome to the CPBI Saskatchewan 2015/2016 Program Year!

What a beautiful Saskatchewan summer we have just enjoyed. But no matter the weather, our dedicated council has worked tirelessly these past few months to prepare another year of exceptional education opportunities for you.

I encourage you to save the date for the 2016 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference - Evolution Through Innovation  being held April 13th & 14th, 2016 at the Delta Regina Hotel. The Conference Committee is being co-chaired this year by Bud Anderson and Kendra Dumont. Bud and Kendra along with their Committee are building an outstanding itinerary that includes well known speakers, relevant topics and plenty of social opportunities. Watch for more information coming soon.

And now as the leaves on the trees start to turn the colours of fall, our breakfast and lunch events are set to begin. In addition to our regular program year we are also offering PPAC 1 in October which is already sold out (thank-you), the Certificate in Employee Benefits (CEB) in November which was held over from the spring, and Administration of Capital Accumulation Plans (ACAP 2) set for January.

If you are not already a CPBI member, please consider a membership for 2016. As a CPBI member, you will receive the member rate for CBPI events including Saskatchewan Regional Conference. If you regularly attend our events your membership will pay for itself! There are many other benefits to becoming a member such as free National Webinars, access to an array of industry resources including event presentations and recordings, discounts on professional development programs such as PPAC, CEB and CEBS, and a job posting service. You will also be entitled to the Perkopolis Rewards Program that offers a variety of discounts on hotels, car rental, shows and more.

It is going to be an exciting and informative year. On behalf of CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council, I send our sincere thanks for your continued support. I look forward to seeing you at a CPBI Saskatchewan event soon.

Alana Shearer-Kleefeld 

Chairperson

CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council

CPBI Members are invited to bring a Non-Member guest at the Member rate  to the October and November 2015 breakfast & luncheon seminars.

The rates for breakfast and luncheon seminars are:  

     CPBI Member $40 (including GST)

     Non-Member $60 (including GST)

     CPBI Student Member $25 (including GST)

Trying to make sure you run a smooth meeting because you have attended meetings where… you’re not sure what you will be discussing; it’s been disorganized; there is random conversation; and/or it goes on way longer that you thought it would? If that is the case and you would like some tools to understand how meetings can be run so everyone comes prepared and it goes smoothly, this presentation will provide you with proven methods to make it happen.

Kay Robertson practiced law in Saskatchewan for more than 40 years. During her years as corporate counsel and later as a sole practitioner, she acted as parliamentarian at many meetings. She also lectured, facilitated workshops, and individually advised individuals and groups on topics such as how to chair meetings and record minutes, and how to make meetings more effective and efficient.

This presentation will review the following:

- The current economic environment

- An overview of alternatives

- The use of alternative investments by Canadian institutional investors

- Implementing an alternative investment strategy

- Recent alternatives trends

- Case studies

Brendan George is a partner at George & Bell Consulting and has worked in the pension and investment fields for 20 years.

Join us to find out what is expected for the Canadian and US economy along with an update of equities and fixed income, the interest rate outlook, and other key global macro themes.

Samantha Azzarello is a Global Market Strategist supporting the U.S. funds and institutional businesses at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Are you current with the prescription drug market trends in Canada? Are your drug spending management techniques the best they can be? Join one of the experts in the field as she shares her extensive knowledge to guide you through the possible impact of high cost drugs and how to manage them.

Barbara A. Martinez is the National Practice Leader, Drug Benefits Solutions, in the Toronto Group Sales office of Great-West Life Assurance Company.

Healthcare claims fraud and abuse can be difficult to detect and may go unnoticed by plan sponsors who rely on their insurers for detection and prevention. But has it become too easy to submit claims and receive payment for certain services, and is enough being done by and on behalf of plan sponsors to address this serious and pervasive issue?

Susan Bowyer is a Principal in the Health and Benefits Business in the Toronto office of Mercer since 1994, and has worked in the industry for over 30 years.

Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) 1

     October 5 to 9, 2015 in Regina

     This is the first of three modules through Humber College.

     This session is Sold Out. Thank-you!

Certificate in Employee Benefits

     November 16 - 20, 2015 in Regina

     This is the first of two modules through Humber College.

     Click here for details or To Register.

Administration of Capital Accumulation Plans (ACAP) 2

     January 25 - 29, 2016

     This is the second of two modules through Humber College.

     Click here for details or To Register.

The CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council is pleased to announce that it will host its sixth annual regional conference Evolution through Innovation  on April 13 & 14, 2016, at the Delta Regina Hotel.

Watch for details about this exciting event!

Tthe 2016 Conference Sponsorships are nearly sold out... only one (1) opportunity remains!

Sponsorships are not restricted to those offered in the Sponsorship Brochure. If you have a sponsorship idea you would like to present, please let us know by contacting Karen Lovelace at [email protected] 

The success of our programs and conferences is credited largely to our sponsors who lend their names and financial support.  

Click here to download the Sponsorship Brochure and Application Form.