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Speaking Engagements
Construction Law Development and Trends 2023
March 16, 2023
Jason Roth and Geoff Stenger presented to the Supply Chain Leaders Council on the first quarter of 2023 in the construction law landscape and the projected trends for the rest of the year.
Jason and Geoff's presentation included an overview of project execution trends, the potential impacts on capital projects and potential strategies for the opportunities and roadblocks ahead.
Practice Foundations: Wills
March 09, 2023
Barbara Kimmitt and Barbara Stratton were featured panelists and presenters at the Legal Education Society of Alberta's seminar on March 9, 2023.
This seminar included presentations on capacity, clauses and special family situations, featuring content and analysis from Beth Jonah.
Addressing Sexual Harassment: Exploring Obligations, Risks and Solutions in Canadian Mining
March 08, 2023
Sharon Singh participated in a discussion at The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC's) annual convention in Toronto on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She discussed the pervasive issue of sexual harassment and violence in the mining sector and explored solutions.
Canadian International Traffic in Arms Regulations at ICPA
March 07, 2023
George Reid speaks at the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) conference in Dallas-Fort Worth on Canadian International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Dispute Resolution: Key Considerations for Corporate Counsel
March 06, 2023
David Hawreluk and Artem Barsukov joined a panel at the Association of Corporate Counsel Alberta's annual conference—It’s a Brand-New World: Tools for Your 2023 In-House Toolbox.
Xatśūll First Nation and Spanish Mountain Gold: Reflections on Early Engagement, Negotiations and B.C.'s New Environmental Assessment Act
March 06, 2023
Sharon Singh participated in a discussion at The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC's) annual convention in Toronto on Monday, March 6, 2023. Sharon and her fellow panelists discussed Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd.'s proposal to construct, operate and decommission the Spanish Mountain gold project, an open-pit gold mine northeast of Williams Lake within Xatśūll First Nation’s territory. The panel's goal was to educate and share lessons learned in order to support communities and companies operating in similar environments across the country.
Pension Plan Governance and Managing Board Risk
March 05, 2023
Susan G. Seller presented at the Osgoode Professional Development Certificate Program in Pension Law on the topic of "Pension Plan Governance and Managing Board Risk" in Toronto, Ontario (virtual presentation).
Demonstration and Commentary: Use of Objections at Trial
February 08, 2023
Valerie Prather co-presented at the Advocates' Society Evidence for Litigators program on Demonstration and Commentary: Use of Objections at Trial, held on February 8, 2023. Valerie discussed the top tips for handling hearsay and other objections at trial.
Evidence for Litigators Program With the Advocates' Society
February 08, 2023
James Heelan is a program chair at the Advocates' Society Evidence for Litigators program held on February 8, 2023 and March 2, 2023. Program topics include evidence update: what every trial lawyer needs to know; top tips for handling hearsay and other objections at trial; and common evidentiary pitfalls and how to avoid them.
A New Trustee Act for Alberta and Upcoming Trust Tax Disclosure Rules
February 06, 2023
Barbara Kimmitt and Allyson Cairns-Walji are the featured industry experts presenting at the Estate Planning Council of Calgary's (EPCC) session on new legislation for modernizing trust law in Canada.
Barbara and Allyson outline the key changes created by this legislation and the impacts on Alberta resident trusts. Additionally, the presentation reviews the new reporting rules for federal trusts and what needs to be done to prepare for these changes.
Who’s in Command? The Single Proceeding Model in Insolvency Proceedings
February 03, 2023
Kelsey Meyer is a featured panelist at the 20th Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference in Calgary, Alberta. Kelsey and her fellow panelists explore challenges to the single proceeding model of Canadian insolvency proceedings. The panel specifically addressed the recent decision in Peace River Hydro Partners v Petrowest Corp, where Kelsey acted as a member of the counsel for the Receiver. This case has been named one of the top business law decisions of 2022.
U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations
February 01, 2023
Sabrina Bandali speaks at the 12th Annual U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations conference in Toronto. She was joined by Ken Purchase of Pratt & Whitney to discuss The Intensifying Convergence of Export Controls and Economic Sanctions: Overcoming the Pain Points of Updating Your Risk-Based Compliance Program.
U.S. Export and Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations
February 01, 2023
Sabrina Bandali speaks at the 12th Annual U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations conference in Toronto. She was joined by Ken Purchase of Pratt & Whitney to discuss The Intensifying Convergence of Export Controls and Economic Sanctions: Overcoming the Pain Points of Updating Your Risk-Based Compliance Program.
Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code
January 27, 2023
Jennifer Miller spoke in a panel discussion in an Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association webinar on changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code. Panel participants discuss the changes—which include the alignment of the code with other Canadian jurisdictions—that will have the most impact on stakeholders.
The Evolution of Economic Crime, Asset Recovery, Money Laundering and Enforcement
January 26, 2023
Lincoln Caylor spoke on a panel in an Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists Western Canada Chapter webinar entitled The Evolution of Economic Crime, Asset Recovery, Money Laundering and Enforcement on January 26, 2023.
AME Roundup's The Gathering Place
January 25, 2023
Sharon Singh will be participating in the AME Roundup's The Gathering Place, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She will be participating in a fireside chat with Sheri Meyerhoffer and Tanya Corbet, discussing the evolving relationships between Indigenous Nations and industry.
Extended Producer Responsibility and Single-Use Plastics Update
January 25, 2023
Venetia Whiting is moderating a panel at the OBA's Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning & Environmental Law on February 9, 2023. The session—entitled Extended Producer Responsibility and Single-Use Plastics Update—will discuss single-use plastics, blue box reform and related greenwashing risks.
Addressing Diverse and Evolving Needs: Developing and Maximizing Indigenous Partnerships
January 20, 2023
Sharon Singh will be speaking at The Canadian Institute's Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects—Western Canada Edition conference on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
She will be speaking on the Addressing Diverse and Evolving Needs: Developing and Maximizing Indigenous Partnerships panel discussing consultation and collaboration with Indigenous groups on major capital projects.
Preparing for Mandatory Disclosure
January 19, 2023
Jared Mackey and Marshall Haughey were featured speakers on "Preparing for Mandatory Disclosure" at the Tax Executives Institute's (Calgary chapter) luncheon event on January 19, 2023.
Members can view a copy of the presentation on the TEI's website.
Resource Ministers' Breakfast at the BC Natural Resources Forum
January 13, 2023
Sharon Singh will be moderating the Resource Ministers' Breakfast at the 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
The goal of the BC Natural Resource Forum is to discuss and learn first-hand the latest news, trends and opportunities within the resource sector in British Columbia and across Canada, in a non-partisan arena.
ICPA: 2022 Canadian Customs Duty Savings
December 06, 2022
Jessica Horwitz, Sabrina Bandali and George Reid presented at an International Compliance Professionals Association webinar entitled 2022 Canadian Customs Duty Savings.
Claim Staking in BC: Modernizing the Mineral Tenure Act
December 01, 2022
Sharon Singh is a featured speaker at the Association for Mineral Exploration's (AME) webinar on the Mineral Tenure Act [the Act].
With the introduction of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), the Act has been identified as a specific piece of legislation that requires updating. The AME's session reviews why and how the Act was brought forward and the potential impacts of significant legislative changes.
2022 Canadian Tax Foundation National Conference
November 28, 2022
Wesley Novotny presented at the 2022 Canadian Tax Foundation National Conference on An Update on Pension Funds and Other Tax Exempt Entities with a Focus on Cross Border Investments, alongside co-presenters Scott Bodie, Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Carla Hannemann-Stirrat, KPMG Law LLP, Neil Marcovitz, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, and Robert Medves, KPMG LLP.
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