Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference 51st Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference Sunday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 21, 2018 The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV Conference begins in: IFEBPEdProg-Navbar Register Program Details Benefits of Attending Topics/Agenda Speakers Continuing Education Preconference Sessions Sessions en français Download Full Brochure Détails en français Hotel/Travel Sponsorship IFEBP > Education > Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference IFEBPEdProg-IntroductionThriving in a World of Accelerated Change IFEBPEdProg-IntroLeft IFEBPEdProg-IntroRightFor 51 years, the Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference has been the leading source for solid, straightforward pensions and benefits education. As Canada's premier employee benefits conference, the Annual Conference will provide you with the information and solutions needed to make the most informed decisions on behalf of your plan members and their families. Secure insights into updated legislative developments, the latest cost-saving ideas, and creative approaches to new challenges by registering today.What you know can make a big difference. Education matters. Thrive. IFEBPEdProg-TopicsAndAgenda TopicsEach year, the curriculum is carefully developed by active trustees and administrators along with the industry’s leading authorities in investments, fund management, legal and consulting businesses and top government and regulatory officials. Conference Topics—Sneak Preview! Governance/Fiduciary Responsibility Making Sense of ESG Integration Evaluating Professionals and Service Providers The Latest Trends in Governance Regulator Rap—Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) Update Health and Wellness/ Group Benefits Managing Medical Cannabis Claims Responsibly The Rise in Drug Prices and Opioid Prescriptions: How Relationships Between Doctors and Drug Companies Drive Spending on Drug Plans Impact of Chronic Diseases Telemedicine From HWTs to ELHTs: The End of Health and Welfare Trusts? Pensions/Retirement Security Beginners guide to TBP? Pros and Cons What Canadians Want: Retirement Survey Results Pension Division on Marriage Breakdown Women and Retirement Security Legal/Legislative Legislative Update—Atlantic Canada Legislative Update—Central Canada Legislative Update—Western Canada Legal Aspects of Medical Marijuana InvestmentsSupply Chain Financing is a Direct Lending Private Debt Strategy Multi-Asset Investing: A Go-Anywhere Approach to Managing Returns and Risk Innovation in Timberland and Farmland Investing Improving Investment Outcomes for HWTs and ELHTs The New Frontier: Emerging Frontier Markets Administration Tips and Tricks for Finding Missing Members Consulting Hot Stove: Open Forum on Managing Your Pension and Benefit Plans Communication Protecting the Reputation of Your Fund The Keys to Benefits Communication Apprenticeship, Training and Education Forecasting Construction Workforce and Skills Gaps Best Practices in Recruiting Younger Apprentices Public Plans The Rise of the ELHTs in the Public Sector Enhanced Disability Management in British Columbia’s Health Care Sector Long-Term Sustainability of Pension Plans in the Public Sector General Utilizing International Foundation Resources Bear Pit Sessions View the full list of conference sessions: 2018 Session Schedule IFEBPEdProg-Testimonial Training Paths IFEBPEdProg-WhoShouldAttendBenefits of Attending Attend the Annual Conference to stay current with the latest regulatory and legislative changes, learn about approaches to improve your funds and network with others outside of your typical industry or trade. Who Should Attend Multi-employer fund trustees, administrators, business managers and association leadersPublic sector plan trustees and staffTraining trust fund trustees and training directorsFund administrators and managersThird-party administrators (TPAs) Benefits consultantsLawyersAccountantsInvestment managers and consultantsOthers who are involved in the design, management and administration of pension and benefit trust funds. IFEBPEdProg-SpeakersSpeakersAttend sessions by more than 100 speakers including: inspirational speakers, professors and other specialists. Keynote Speakers Honourable Jean CharestPartnerMcCathy Tétrault LLPPremier of Québec (2003-2012)Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada Joe SchwarczDirectorOffice for Science and SocietyMcGill UniversityMontréal, Québec Megan E. GreeneChief EconomstManaging DirectorManulife Asset ManagementBoston, Massachusetts David ChiltonAuthor InvestorWaterloo, Ontario Ken Coates, Ph.D. Professor and Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Jeffrey Simpson Senior Fellow Graduate School of Public and International Affairs University of Ottawa Former National Affairs Columnist for The Globe and Mail Ottawa, Ontario Kelly Peters Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder BEworks Inc. Toronto, Ontario Arlene Dickinson Chief Executive Officer Venture Communications Chief Executive Officer YouInc.com Chief Executive Officer District Ventures Capital Toronto, Ontario IFEBPEdProg-AddlInfoPreconference SessionsArrive early and attend a preconference course or workshop. Preconference content is specifically designed to address the critical elements of trust fund management while at the same time, foster both professional and personal development. Check out the preconference sessions webpage for more details.Preconference Sessions Include: Foundations of Trust Management Standards (FTMS™) - November 16-18, 2018Advanced Trust Management Standards (ATMS™) Session A or Session B - November 16-17, 2018 Master Trust Management Standards (MTMS™) - November 16-17, 2018- Due to high demand, the MTMS program- Session A is currently filled. Call to be waitlisted at (888)334-3327, option 2 or email edreg@ifebp.org Preconference Enrichment Workshops - November 17-18, 2018 Connect with us #IFCanAC IFEBPEdProg-ContinuingEd Continuing EducationThe Annual Conference is a great opportunity to fulfill your required credit hours. For full details and to request continuing education (CE) service, visit our continuing education webpage or contact the Continuing Education Department at (262) 786-6710, option 2; e-mail: continuinged@ifebp.org.Continuing education credit is available for:Insurance AgentsLawyersParalegals (Ontario only)ActuariesHRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association)Other Professionals Educational sessions at this program can qualify for CEBS continuing professional education (CPE) credit.Visit www.cebscpe.org for more information. Registration Information IFEBPEdProg-RegistrationDetailsRegister early and save! Registration Information Member Nonmember Through 10/8/2018 C $1,895.00 C $2,225.00 After 10/8/2018 C $2,195.00 C $2,525.00 Body