| Monday, February 5, 2007 to Tuesday, February 6, 2007 |
| 7:30 AM |
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Vice President, The Equicom Group
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Tim Benson
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Finance, Retirement Residences REIT
Tim Benson is Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Finance at Retirement Residences REIT, the largest provider of accommodation and care for seniors in Canada.
Prior to joining the company, Mr. Benson held various roles including Private Equity Investor at Penfund Management Limited; Equity Research Analyst, Oil & Gas at UBS Warburg Inc.; and Investment Banking Analyst at BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
Mr. Benson holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, an MBA from the University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business and a BComm degree from the University of Calgary.
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Emily Chen
Manager, Issuer Services, Toronto Stock Exchange
Emily Chen is a Senior Product Manager for Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and is responsible for developing new products and services for TSX listed issuers. Most recently, Emily was responsible for the implementation of TSXconnect®, a web based investor relations support tool designed for TSX issuers. In her role, Emily continually seeks opportunities to improve product offerings to existing issuers.
Emily first joined the Toronto Stock Exchange in 1997 as a member of the Derivatives Market Trading Team. Emily has an Honours Degree in Economics at the University of Toronto.
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David Constable
VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Secretary, FXN Mining Company Inc.
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David Fine
President, Fine Communications Inc.
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Andrea Gilpin
Director, Investor Relations & Project Management, MethylGene Inc.
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Ernest Lalonde
Vice President, Investor Relations, National Public Relations
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Director, Investor Relations, ING Canada Inc.
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Peter Martin
Director, Accounting Standards, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
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Ross McKee
Partner, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP
Ross McKee is a Partner in the Toronto office of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where his practice involves all aspects of Canadian and cross-border securities regulation and financial compliance, with experience ranging from micro-cap venture capital to billion dollar international structured finance.
Mr. McKee has been a regular columnist for CIRI's Newsline, and he was a member of the committee that developed CIRI's Standards & Guidance for Disclosure and Model Disclosure Policy for public companies. Mr. McKee also edits the Toronto Stock Exchange's Filing Guide for TSX-listed companies. He was a member of the OSC's Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee until this year.
Mr. McKee was called to the Ontario Bar in 1983. For five years he taught the securities regulation course at the Faculty of Law, Queen's University.
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Naomi Nemeth
Vice President, Investor Relations, Wolfden Resources Inc.
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Edmund O'Keeffe
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development, Cott Corporation
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Greg Secord
Director, Investor Relations, Open Text Corporation
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Jane Watson
Principal, Watson Investor Relations
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| Description: |
TSX Venture listed company? Small cap company? New to investor relations? This two-day professional development program, with general and breakout sessions, will help you learn about issues facing IR practitioners and benchmark practices of large and small cap companies. The comprehensive program deals with understanding investor strategies, valuation measures and the IR function. Learn the latest tools and techniques to help structure the IR program that will enhance your company's credibility within the investment community.
This is also an ideal opportunity for you to meet key suppliers of IR information and technology through exhibits of their products and services.
PROGRAM
Monday, February 5 |
| 7:30 am |
Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 8:15 am |
Welcome/Opening Remarks |
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| 8:30 am |
What is Investor Relations? |
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Andrea Gilpin, Director, Investor Relations & Project Management, MethylGene Inc.
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| 9:15 am |
Financial and Non-Financial Disclosure |
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Ross McKee, Partner, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP
Jane Watson, Principal, Watson Investor Relations
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| 10:30 am |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:45 am |
Building Relationships with the Investment Community & Strategic Marketing Techniques |
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Greg Secord, Director, Investor Relations, Open Text Corporation |
| 11:45 am |
Reception with Exhibitors |
| 12:15 pm |
Luncheon - Presentation Training |
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David Fine, President, Fine Communications Inc. |
| 1:45 pm |
Communication Tools, Trends and Technologies |
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Emily Chen, Manager, Issuer Services, Toronto Stock Exchange
Craig Armitage, Vice President, The Equicom Group
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| 2:45 pm |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 3:00 pm |
IR on a Budget |
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Naomi Nemeth, Vice President, Investor Relations, Wolfden Resources Inc.
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Tuesday, February 6 |
| 8:00 am |
Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 8:30 am |
Accounting Concepts |
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Peter Martin, Director, Accounting Standards, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
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| 9:30 am |
Financial Analysis Valuation - Companies With/Without Earnings |
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Tim Benson, Director, Investor Relations, Retirement Residences REIT
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| 10:30 am |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:45 am |
Role of Investor Relations in Special Situations |
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Ernie Lalonde, Vice President, Investor Relations, National Public Relations
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| 11:45 am |
Reception with Exhibitors |
| 12:15 pm |
Luncheon - Listing in the U.S. |
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Edmund O'Keeffe, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development, Cott Corporation |
| 1:45 pm |
Developing an Investor Relations Program |
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David Constable, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Secretary, FNX Mining Company Inc.
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| 2:45 pm |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 3:00 pm |
Integrating your IR Plan into the Company's Communication Strategy |
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Brian Lynch, Director, Investor Relations, ING Canada Inc. |
| 4:00 pm |
Summary and Wrap-up |
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Park Hyatt Hotel
4 Avenue Rd.
Toronto, ON
The session will be held in the University Ballroom
There are a block of rooms available at the Park Hyatt at a rate of $289.75/night. Call the Park Hyatt at 1-800-233-1234 and ask for the Canadian Investor Relations Institute rate. |
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Members Price: $695.00 + tax
Others Price: $995.00 + tax
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All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received after January 5, 2007 are subject to a $100 administration charge. No refunds after January 22, 2007. Substitutions are accepted with appropriate fee adjustment. Please notify CIRI in writing of any changes.
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