Events

Nov

Pooled Retirement Plans - Almost Here!November 13, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonPooled Retirement Plans - Almost Here!? Presenters: Ellen Nygaard, Alberta Treasury Board and Charlene VanderGriendt Manulife Financial; Host: Tom O'Reilly, Field Law

Event: 34 of 80 Registered

Oct

Total Compensation CommunicationOctober 16, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonTotal Compensation Communication. Presenter Shannon Wand, Towers Watson. Host: Margaret Biamonte, Enbridge Pipelines

Event: 46 of 80 Registered

Sep

Sanofi Canada Healthcare SurveySeptember 18, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonSanofi Canada Healthcare Survey. Presenter: Art Babcock, Aon Hewitt. Host: Elaine Shannon, the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan. Please note: Prices below do not include GST ($45 member/$65 future member)

Event: 40 of 80 Registered

Jun

Attracting and Retaining Employees with Benefits and Wellness ProgramsJune 19, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonLearn about BP Canada's ground breaking employee flex and wellness plan that has set the bar for plan sponsors. Host: Lonnie Law, Alberta Blue Cross, Presenter: Dug Dickson, BP Canada Energy Group ULC and Julia Graham, Towers Watson. Note: prices below do not include GST

Event: 31 of 80 Registered

May

Privacy UpdateMay 22, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonAlberta’s privacy awareness and legislative efforts to protect personal privacy and manage access to information have been growing apace with technology’s challenges to our “right to be left alone.” This session will examine what contemporary privacy looks like and why we should care how the balancing act between corporate / state interests and individual rights is playing out. Transparency, privacy awareness, and access to information savvy are empowering and the session will highlight how. But there remain strong arguments that counter universal transparency. This session will also look at those situations where transparency creates more problems than it solves. Host: Sharon Vogrinetz, Alberta Teachers`Association. Presenter: Margaret Shane, Alberta Teachers' Association. Note: prices below do not include GST

Event: 24 of 80 Registered

Apr

Retirement TransitionApril 17, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonLearn strategies to assist your staff in their transition to retirement. Host: Chris Archibald, Alberta Corporate Human Resources, Presenter: Bob Donlevy Note: Prices below do not include GST. Personal cheque, corporate cheque or cash are acceptable forms of payment. Personal cheques and cash do not enjoy corporate exempt status.

Event: 31 of 80 Registered

Mar

Primary Care Network and Family Care NetworksMarch 20, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonLearn more about the primary care network and family care networks. Host: Lorraine Wohland, City of Edmonton. Presenter: Dr athryn Andrusky. Note: Prices below do not include GST

Event: 35 of 80 Registered

Feb

Current Industry Trends in Wellness and DisabilityFebruary 13, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonJoin usto discuss this important timely topic. Host: Giselle Evans, Finning Canada. Presenter: Jean-Marc MacKenzie, Senior VP, Health Management, Morneau Shepell Note: prices below do not include GST

Event: 45 of 80 Registered

Jan

Target Benefit Plan - One Part DB One Part DCJanuary 16, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonTarget Benefit Plan - One Part DB One Part DC. Presenter: Troy Milnthrop, FSC, FCIA, Aon Hewitt. Host: Robert Thiessen, Aon Hewitt. Note: prices below do not include GST

Event: 41 of 80 Registered

Dec

Economic Forecast 2013: Edmonton and BeyondDecember 12, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonJoin us as Paul Reid, Economic Analyst with Edmonton Economic Development Corporation presents his forecast of economic trends and drivers for our region, Alberta and beyond in the year ahead. It will include an outline of the opportunities and threats of living in our strong economy, as well as an overview of where the economy could be headed globally. Host: Bruce Mills. Note: prices below do not include GST

Event: 24 of 80 Registered

Nov

Pension Legislative and Regulatory Update - 2012-2014 - Nov 21November 21, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonGet you Pension Update here. Presenters: Ellen Nygaard, Executive Director, Pension Policy, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance; Paul E. Owens, Deputy Superintendent of Pensions, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance. Host: Tom O'Reilly, Field LLP. Prices below do not include GST

Event: 55 of 67 Registered

Nov

Highway to the Future: The Power of Technology - Nov 8November 8, 2012 8:00 AM to 11:30 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club Valleyview Room, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonIn this session you will review the results of a recent survey surrounding technology currently available in the marketplace and discuss what the future may hold. In addition, you will see what a Plan Sponsor and Plan Member will experience when using this technology and you will hear from a large Plan Sponsor regarding how they use a carrier's technology to meet the needs of their plan and its members. We will also take a look at the technology available to Plan Sponsors and Plan Members with respect to Wellness tools and initiatives. Presenters: P Houweling, Mercer; G Evans, Finning Canada; D McPherson, Great-West Life Assurance Company. Host: M Akhtar-Newlands, Finning Canada. Note: Prices below do not include GST

Oct

Forging New Pathways - Emerging Trends in Benefits - Oct 25October 25, 2012 7:30 AM to 11:30 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonThis session will profile cutting edge developments that are now shaping the benefits and wellness strategies of employers. Covered topics will highlight emerging rends, a look at what the future holds and what plan sponsors should consider in their planning. Products discussed will include Flexible Benefits, Wellness and Spending Accounts, Health Risks, Disability, the impact of Mental Illness, Critical Illness benefits, Long Term Care and Post Retirement Benefits. Presenter: Chris MacDonald, Manulife Financial. Host: Bruce Mills, Manulife Financial Note: Prices below do not include GST

Event: 10 of 80 Registered

Oct

Biologics, Biosimilars and ReimbursementOctober 17, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonBiologics are the fastest growing specialty drug classification on the market. As the population ages and the popularity of biologics increases, employers need to understand the impact these highly successful yet costly drugs can have on benefit plans. Join Suzanne Lepage, a private health plan strategist as she addresses the developments of biologics and how they differ from traditional drug therapies, as well as how the market for biologics and subsequent entry biologics is likely to develop, She will also discuss some of the issues plan sponsors should consider when planning coverage for biologic therapies, including case management, patient support programs, value of the drugs beyond the price tag and evident based plan design and the impact on workplace productivity. Host: Donna McPherson: Great-West Life. Note: Prices below do not include GST

Event: 21 of 80 Registered

Oct

The Inside Scoop - Understanding Claims and Cost ManagementOctober 11, 2012 8:00 AM to 11:30 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta Format: In PersonThis session will define Trend and Utilization and how it impacts the pricing of a plan. We will examine cost drivers, why costs are increasing and what can be done to slow the escalation. We will discuss marketing a plan, when is it appropriate, what is required and how is a new carrier selected. Presenter: John Goode, Belay Benefits. Host: Chris Archibald, City of Edmonton Note: Prices below do not include GST.

Event: 7 of 80 Registered

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