Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference 52nd Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference Sunday, November 24 - Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, CA Conference begins in: IFEBPEdProg-Navbar Register Program Details Benefits of Attending Topics/Agenda Speakers Continuing Education Download Brochure Preconference Sessions Download Preconference Brochure Hotel/Travel Sponsorship IFEBP > Education > Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference > 52nd Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference IFEBPEdProg-Introduction IFEBPEdProg-IntroLeft 2018 Brochure IFEBPEdProg-IntroRightFor 52 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. Session Details and Handouts IFEBPEdProg-TopicsAndAgenda TopicsTopics for 2019 will be announced soon. Here are some highlights from the previous program.2018 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. Governance/Fiduciary ResponsibilityMaking 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 BenefitsManaging 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: Health Care Revolution at Your FingertipsFrom HWTs to ELHTs: The End of Health and Welfare Trusts? Pensions/Retirement SecurityBeginners Guide to TBP: Why Margins MatterWhat Canadians Want: Results From the National Pension SurveyPension Division on Marriage BreakdownWomen and Retirement SecurityLegal/LegislativeLegislative 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 AdministrationTips and Tricks for Finding Missing Members Consulting Hot Stove: Open Forum on Managing Your Pension and Benefit Plans CommunicationProtecting the Reputation of Your FundMaximizing ROI on Your Benefits: Communicating Like They're Humans—Not ResourcesApprenticeship, Training and EducationForecasting Construction Workforce and Skills GapsBest Practices in Recruiting Younger ApprenticesPublic PlansThe 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 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-Speakers2018 SpeakersSpeakers for 2019 will be announced soon. Here are some presenters from the 2018 program. Attend 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.We are currently working on developing a preconference program that will address the issues you are facing as a trustee or administrator. Check back soon for more information. Check out the preconference sessions web page for more details.Preconference Sessions Include:Foundations of Trust Management Standards (FTMS®) Advanced Trust Management Standards (ATMS™) Session A or Session BMaster of Trust Management Standards (MTMS) Preconference Enrichment Workshops 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 web page or contact the Continuing Education Department at (262) 786-6710, option 2, or email: 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® Compliance credit. Visit www.cebs.org/compliance for additional information. Registration Information IFEBPEdProg-RegistrationDetailsRegister early and save! Registration Information Member Nonmember Through 10/13/2019 C $1,925.00 C $2,255.00 After 10/13/2019 C $2,225.00 C $2,555.00 Body