Certificate in Canadian Benefit Plans

Monday, October 1 - Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON
Have you recently been hired as a benefits professional? Do you have a good perspective on the differences between the U.S. and Canadian employment laws and employee benefit plans? This program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the employee benefit and human resource practices in Canada—practices that are critical to working successfully with Canadian employees. Whether you are employed by a U.S. company with affiliates in Canada or you work with a Canadian plan, you will return to the office with practical information about conducting business in Canada.

Topics

  • How the legislature, government and courts influence organizational practices
  • Primer on Group Health/Dental
  • Canadian Drug Plan Designs and Trends
  • Pension Basics – highlighting key differences between the Canadian and U.S. systems
  • Review of the new CAPSA guidelines

Key Takeaways

  • Thorough overview of the Canadian business environment
  • An understanding of government funded Canadian health care plans and drug benefit practices
  • An extensive overview of private pension and other retirement arrangements

Registration Includes

  • Continental breakfasts
  • Lunches
  • Beverage breaks

Schedule

Day One: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Day Two: 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Day Three: 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hotel Information

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto

Rate: C$229.00 Single/Double
Reservation Deadline: August 27

You will be charged a $350 deposit upon registration. Please specify your hotel requirements on the registration form.

Who Should Attend

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Levels This program is aimed at
  • Human resource and financial professionals who work for U.S. companies with affiliates in Canada
  • Those who work for Canadian firms with responsibility for employee benefit policies and procedures
Registration Information
  Member Non Member

Through 8/20/2012 $1,190.00 $1,415.00
After 8/20/2012 $1,390.00 $1,615.00
 (#85-1285)
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