Events

Jan

National Webinar - Temporary Foreign Worker Program UpdateJanuary 29, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits Format: Web

Jan

Economic Forecast 2015 - January 21, 2015January 21, 2015 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonAngus Watt will provide a summary and forecast for the year ahead locally, regionally and globally. Angus graduated from York University in 1974 with a degree in Political Science, and immediately entered the investment industry. Currently, he is Managing Director, Individual Investor Services, National Bank Financial. His expertise is in assisting with long term Financial Planning, Estate Planning, and Group Benefits. He is a past recipient of the Investment Dealers Association ‘Program of Distinction Award’ for the Prairie Region. Angus and his group manage over $800,000,000 in assets, have over 130 years of combined market experience, and are specialists in Investment Management as well as Portfolio Strategy, Financial Planning, Individual Insurance, Group Insurance and Benefits planning. As Central Alberta’s Business Authority, Angus broadcasts over 50 times per week on Global TV and 630 CHED. Angus is Chair, Alberta Order of Excellence Council; Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the South Alberta Light Horse regiment, and Member, The Senate of the University of Alberta. Angus is currently a Director at Large for The Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health Foundation, and Board Member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada. He also serves as an advisor to Little Warriors and The Hearing Foundation of Canada. Previously, Angus was Chair of The United Way of Northern Alberta (two terms), Chair of The Minerva Foundation, The Support Network, and The Support Network Foundation. Angus is a past Director (and past Chair), Edmonton Police Foundation, past board member, TELUS Edmonton Community Board, David Foster & Friends Edmonton Committee, City of Edmonton Food & Agriculture Advisory Committee, and a past advisor to The Canadian Cancer Society, He is a past recipient of the “Paul Harris Fellow”, awarded by the Rotary Club of Canada. In 2012, Angus received The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Host: Elaine Shannon, Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan

Jan

National Webinar - Forecasting Drug CostsJanuary 15, 2015 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Benefits Format: Web

Jan

Pension Basics Series - 2015 (5 Courses)January 13, 2015 7:59 AM to 11:30 AMAlberta Teachers' Association, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Investments Format: In Person

Dec

National Webinar - Into the Great UnknownDecember 11, 2014 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Standard Time (EST) Area of Interest: Investments Format: Web

Nov

Trends in Digital Plan Member EngagementNovember 19, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonA new era: We’re living in a new era of where and how Canadians are consuming information and services and interacting with brands. It’s no longer about trends and forecasts, we’re living in a world where the vast majority of us are connecting via mobile and social media and we are experiencing the benefits of doing so. Of course this is more so for the younger folks than older employees who interact in a more traditional way but this is changing too. Are we ready: Are group providers aligning with benefit plan member expectations? Are we delivering content and experiences on platforms where the majority of plan members are - and are we providing content and functionality that is relevant and expected. Why does it matter: We’ll look at the ROI of doing mobile and social right and how we should be thinking about the costs and benefits. The topic isn't purely generational diversity as such but deals with emerging trends in consuming information and services, largely due to a new generation but not solely. Paul is Director of Digital Solutions for Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial Canada. He has worked in eBusiness and Digital Marketing for the past 10 years. Paul currently leads digital technology product development, as well as digital marketing strategies and best practices. He is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist and has gained a breadth of experience and perspective working in other areas of the group benefits business, including Operations and Business Development. Host: James Foremsky, Alberta Blue Cross

Event: 33 of 80 Registered

Oct

The Business Value of a Healthy WorkforceOctober 15, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:30 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonCanadian employers have long relied on their benefit programs to help keep their workers healthier and to stem the tide of higher health, absence and disability costs. According to Towers Watson’s latest study of organizational health and productivity practices, many employers are now working to refine the efficiency of their plans by better engaging employees in their own health maintenance and directly linking organizational health strategy to the employee value proposition. Research findings from their Staying@Work research on high-effectiveness health and productivity programs will be discussed as well as the types of strategies employers are utilizing to improve employee health and financial results. During this session, strategies will be explored for employers to: implement employee health engagement strategies; manage key lifestyle risks such as stress, lack of physical activity and obesity; increase participation rates in lifestyle change and support programs; improve health awareness and disease prevention (including mental and emotional health); apply health and productivity effectiveness benchmarks; and compare your organization’s health and productivity against your peers. Julia joined the Calgary office of Towers Watson as a Senior Consultant in 2011 and has over 18 years of experience working in the health and insurance industry. Julia leads Towers Watson’s Absence, Disability and Health Management Practice for Western Canada where she consults to clients on a broad range of strategic issues in the areas of attendance management, disability management, health measurement as well as wellness program design and execution. She has worked with a wide range of organizations across Canada in both the public and private sectors, including leaders in the energy, retail, transportation, education, construction and manufacturing industries. Julia holds an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary as well as an Honours B.A. from the University of Guelph in Psychology and Business Administration. She is also a licensed life insurance agent. Sylvana recently joined the Calgary team of Towers Watson as a Consultant in the Health & Group Benefits practice. She has over 25 years of experience working in the area of corporate health and wellness and has served on various Advisory Committees. Sylvana’s programs have been recognized both at the provincial and national level. Sylvana consults to Towers Watson’s clients on a broad range of strategic issues related to employee health and productivity including program design, integration and implementation as well as health measurement. Sylvana has a degree in Kinesiology and a Certificate in Adult Learning. She holds a Professional Certification with the Canadian Exercise Physiology Association. Host: Damon Callas, Aon Hewitt.

Event: 17 of 80 Registered

Sep

Sanofi Canada Healthcare SurveySeptember 17, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Benefits, Networking Format: In PersonThe annual Sanofi Canada healthcare survey is a recognized Canadian instrument that provides valuable information to plan sponsors and employers. The 2014 survey responses have been compiled. The results provide information for sponsors and employers to consider as they review their benefits and wellness programs and determine specific initiatives to ensure a healthy workplace and provide supports to employees. The CPBI Northern Alberta Council is pleased to welcome Art Babcock of Aon Hewitt Consulting to present the survey results. Art is a member of the sanofi-aventis Healthcare Survey Advisory Board. Art is Vice-President at Aon Hewitt in Edmonton and has provided benefits advisory services to public and private sector plan sponsors for over 28 years. He is active in the industry as an educator, author and speaker and in addition to CPBI, holds membership in The International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists, and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Art has a Master's degree in Business Administration as well as the CLU and CEBS designations. Benefit plan sponsors, human resources and benefits professionals who are responsible for benefit plan design and policy development, strategic initiatives for competitive benefits as an attraction and retention tool and health and wellness promotion within their organization are encouraged to attend this session.

Event: 36 of 80 Registered

Jun

DC Plan Retirement: The Shift from Accumulation to DecumulationJune 18, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonDuring working years, employers spend time, money and effort to make sure that plan members participate in a competitive, well run retirement plan, with appropriate investments and low fees. However, in many cases, neither employers nor employees know if the accumulation of assets will lead to a pension that’s good enough to retire on. And, just when employees need the most help in putting their retirement puzzle together, many employers step aside. This discussion will highlight how some of the new investment products and services will get plan members through retirement, not just to retirement; what some employers are doing to help employees get ready; comparing the current offerings from plan record keepers and what we might see from regulators going forward. Burk has 30 years’ experience in the pension and investment industry. He has been involved in almost every aspect of retirement and savings plan design, investment and manager selection, monitoring and governance. He has worked with some of Canada’s largest retirement plans, providing guidance and advice to companies, unions, boards of trustees and pension investment committees. As a member of Aon Hewitt’s Investment Consulting practice, Burk is also the DC Practice lead for Western Canada and provides clients with investment selection and monitoring services, as well as guidance on plan design, governance best practices, charter documents and other policy statements. For a number of years, Burk has been working with his clients on plan member purchase of retirement products, education in the pre-retirement corridor, and developing best practices in this area. He has a degree from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia and is a Past Chair of the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute’s National Board. Host: Damon Callas, Aon Hewitt

Event: 23 of 80 Registered

May

CPBI FORUM 2014 - LIVE WEB STREAMINGMay 27, 2014 7:45 AM to 4:45 PMOnline Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments Format: WebFor industry professionals who cannot attend in person, the CPBI FORUM Live Online Channel is a great opportunity to experience the first day of FORUM 2014; attend 6 sessions live and earn CE credits, download resources, chat and exchange with peers, all without leaving the comfort of your seat.

May

CPBI FORUM 2014 - Practical Solutions for a Turbulent WorldMay 26 - 28, 2014 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMThe Westin Copley Place, Boston, Massachusetts Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments Format: In Person, WebThe 45th annual national conference, FORUM 2014, of the CPBI will convene May 26th - 28th, 2014 in Boston at the Westin Copley Hotel.

May

National Webinar - Asset Liability Management StudiesMay 22, 2014 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Area of Interest: Investments Format: Web

May

Understanding Psychological Health and Safety from a Disability Management PerspectiveMay 21, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In Person

Event: 36 of 80 Registered

May

NEW DATE - National Webinar - Indalex: What Impact has the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision had on Pension Plans?May 6, 2014 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMBroadcasted Webinar, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Area of Interest: Pensions Format: Web

Apr

Communication - Eliminate the NoiseApril 16, 2014 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Area of Interest: Pensions, Benefits, Investments, Networking Format: In PersonStaying ahead means having a clearly defined rewards strategy and one that sets you apart from the competition. In today’s world organizations are facing aggressive competition each day for their employees’ attention. Ever-evolving emerging technologies and social media trends create all kinds of noise that can be hard to ignore – and it’s only going to get louder from here. Your organization has an important message to get across: it’s about the numbers that truly affect your talent – the numbers that make up their total compensation. But, how do you get them to pay enough attention to and understand what those numbers really mean? Join Mercer experts to learn how your organization can harness today’s rapidly advancing technology and stay one step ahead of the competition when it comes to telling your total rewards story. Bio Sharon Vanderwerff is a Principal in the Communication business of Mercer's Toronto office. She partners with clients in designing and implementing communication and education strategies aligned with business objectives and geared to employees through effective use of integrated multimedia communication. Sharon brings 25 years of corporate communication strategy development, research, change management communication and project management experience to her assignments

Event: 27 of 80 Registered

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