Partner with the Canadian Association of Government Finance Officers (CAGFO) for its inaugural hybrid conference. CAGFO is pleased to announce that the 2023 CAGFO Annual Conference “Innovation – The Way Forward” will take place from October 29 – November 1, 2023.
The last two virtual conferences attracted more than 1000 delegates from across Canada and we plan to continue building on this success, BUT it’s time to get back to in-person networking and learning! We understand that staff time and budgets will only allow a certain number of delegates to attend our conference, and because we set the bar so high with our virtual conference over the last two years, we are moving forward with a hybrid model. 100% of the conference will be available by live stream throughout the conference at the same time the delegates are attending in person. We are excited to offer this conference model and look forward to meeting you either in person or virtually.
Partnering with CAGFO provides your organization the opportunity to align with our association’s commitment to promoting excellence in government finance.
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Financial Modeling is a discipline. A good model needs to tell a story and create confidence for the users and decision makers. Unfortunately, many financial models are a mess. Financial modelers are often self-taught and left to figure things out on their own, often wondering if “there’s a better way”.
In this live webinar, Ian Schnoor will review a better way. During the session, he will present and discuss some critical tools and skills required to build a best-in-class financial model that inspires confidence and leads to optimal decision making.
Structure and Other:
Specific topics will include:
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Step into the Outback Time Machine and take a trip through time, from pre-pandemic 21st century, through the decades all the way to the 60’s. This exciting, fast-paced virtual trivia game, packed with nostalgia and good vibes is guaranteed to produce big laughs, friendly competition, and maybe even some chair-dancing. A virtual game show host will warm up guests with a couple of “table hopper rounds” (breakout room mixers) and split you out into teams. Within minutes, your home or office will be transformed into a game show stage with your very own game show buzzers!
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In 1989, Barb had the good fortune of stumbling into an Iyengar yoga studio after moving to Winnipeg. Her yoga journey continued in Edmonton where she received her teacher certification from the Yoga Association of Alberta in 2004. In 2012, she became a certified Iyengar teacher. Barb journeyed to Pune in 2014 to study at RIMYI and a conference with Geeta Iyengar. Barb has a Masters Degree in Entomology and has worked as a research technician, but now focuses her energy on teaching. She teaches general classes and modified classes for seniors. She is grateful for the gift of yoga.
Morning Yoga Session
There is no better way to start the day than with yoga! Yoga helps you work out the kinks and lubricates the joints after a nighttime of immobility, re-oxygenates and re-vitalizes all the body’s systems, increases your mobility, gets the blood and lymph moving, and prepares your body for a great day ahead. When you start your day with yoga, you will probably find that you feel more alive, work more efficiently, retain what you’re learning, have better focus and concentration, think more clearly, and come up with better solutions to problems. It feels great to do and leaves you feeling better overall.
Lorrie has been working in the public sector for about 25 years and believes government finance officers play a crucial role in providing trust, credibility and transparency to our stakeholders through excellence in budgeting, reporting, financial management and through the assurance/audit functions. She has been with the board of GFOA of Western Canada, now CAGFO, since 2010. She has been on the Public Financial Management Advisory Committee and is currently vice-chair of the Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group. With the upcoming changes and opportunities related to emerging PSAS and issues, she facilitates a committee to discuss these issues and to encourage members to have a voice in the future of the industry.
CAGFO President
Welcome to the official start of the 2022 CAGFO Annual Conference! Opening remarks will be provided by CAGFO President, Lorrie Schmallenberg and our Presenting Sponsor.
Your Stories Are More Powerful Than Your Data: Once upon a time, business was interesting. Then we discovered metrics and spreadsheets. Before you know it, the left brainers took over and we became a legion of data evangelists who let the numbers speak for themselves. Data can help you make important decisions but it should never speak for you. The stories of your customers, the stories of your brand’s promise, the stories of your experiences, heck, even the stories of your stories are far more interesting than any graph or table. Normally, interesting trumps boring. Emotional beats rational. Ron’s humorous and interesting sessions will help you and your team collect, curate, tell and share the stories you already have.
We encourage you to visit the interactive vFairs Trade Show! Get to know our sponsors and schedule a chat or meeting to connect. Points will be awarded for chats and meetings!
Inflation is at a 40-year high, meaning the cost for local government routine service delivery and capital projects is going up. The tight labor market means provinces and cities are having to increase salaries, which in turn puts upward pressures on pension costs. Inflation causes pain but it also leads to increases in sales tax revenues. The hot housing market will also pay dividends in increased property taxes, although policymakers will be under a lot of pressure to offer property tax relief as values surge. With all of these uncertainties, how do local governments anticipate inflation and recessions in their annual budgeting process?
As a senior leader, your teams look to you for guidance, support and to model ethical behaviour. In this session, through discussions and case studies, you will explore ethical leadership and consider how to have ongoing conversations on ethics with your team.
This session will consider:
The inflation over the past few years has created challenges directly and in-directly in Cities delivering services sustainably. While the impacts to both Capital and Operating budgets due to material and labour cost increases are direct, the spin-off erosion of purchasing power is indirect and significant. This presentation discusses how this impact may affect the levels of service to residents and Citys’ sustainable service deliveries over long term.
Many local governments are finding it difficult in 2022 to find competent qualified staff to fill key positions in their Finance Departments. The traditional recruitment methods don’t seem to work as well any more. Three panelists will discuss different aspects of the recruitment process and share ideas that may help.
Manually preparing government financial reports is extremely time-consuming and error-prone. Most organizations recognize the need for advanced solutions in order to keep pace with the ever-shifting landscape of government standards. As the number of solutions that claim to support and enhance the preparation of the Annual Financial Reports/PSAB and other financial reports increases, so does the difficulty for finance professionals to choose between them. While many leading solutions have made giant strides in improving report preparation through automation, collaboration, and enhanced business processes, many others can best be described as ‘lipstick on a pig.’ These solutions make the same claims but fail to deliver.
This session will run through a checklist of 8 of the most important criteria to consider when selecting a financial reporting automation solution for your organization.
Topics to be covered include:
This will be an asset management forum discussing the current status of asset management practices and the involvement of accountants in asset management. Also to be discussed is the asset management training needs of accountants, the various training opportunities and funding available and their suitability.
The Police Finance forum will provide an opportunity in a Q&A format for participants to discuss and share experiences on budget/fiscal challenges that Police services across the nation are facing. Some of the topics may include firearm replacement, space and facility planning and funding/budget sustainability.
We encourage you to visit the interactive vFairs Trade Show! Get to know our sponsors and schedule a chat or meeting to connect. Points will be awarded for chats and meetings!
Neeru considers herself a lifelong student of Yoga and Vedanta and loves to share the wholistic teachings of yoga the way she has learned from her teachers. Yoga has been a part of her life for more than 25 years and she holds an advanced yoga teacher certification under the Indian yoga association, and 500 HRS from the Yoga Association of Alberta. She had the opportunity to learn authentic yoga under the guidance of some experienced teachers at Kaivalyadhama Institute, India, and has studied the Gitananda tradition and Vedanta (Non-dualistic philosophy). The strong philosophical foundation and scientifically tested traditional practices enabled her to share her passion for yoga with others. Neeru teaches weekly and specialized classes & workshops to adults and seniors, and teacher training groups in Edmonton. Her classes weave the yogic philosophy, and wisdom of Ayurveda together with physical practices, breath work, relaxation, and contemplative practices taking the practitioner towards meditation.
Morning Yoga Session
There is no better way to start the day than with yoga! Yoga helps you work out the kinks and lubricates the joints after a nighttime of immobility, re-oxygenates and re-vitalizes all the body’s systems, increases your mobility, gets the blood and lymph moving, and prepares your body for a great day ahead. When you start your day with yoga, you will probably find that you feel more alive, work more efficiently, retain what you’re learning, have better focus and concentration, think more clearly, and come up with better solutions to problems. It feels great to do and leaves you feeling better overall.
Join the CAGFO Board to review the past year and highlight priorities for the coming year.
Join the CAGFO Board to review the past year and highlight priorities for the coming year.
The Annual PSAB update provides up-to-date information to keep members current with recent releases of PSAB and the upcoming proposals. Participates will come away with the knowledge and skills they need to assess new standards and be aware of emerging issues in public sector financial reporting.
While the circumstances of the pandemic were exceptional, it has demonstrated the public sector’s ability to adapt to change. Finance leaders had to react quickly to enable their organizations to support governments’ dual aims of saving lives and protecting livelihoods. Senior finance leaders will need to be innovative and creative as they navigate the challenges as the sector navigates the challenges that have built up since 2020, as well as new and emerging risks.
Building on the experience of the pandemic, this session will examine the three broad areas where lessons can be learned: transforming systems, rethinking leadership, and adapting to new ways of working. We will also discuss the challenges and skills needed when leading recovery, including attracting and retaining talent, spending constraints and adapting to wider societal change. This will be informed by our latest report, Leading Recovery
Amid fierce competition and ongoing disruption, accounting and finance leaders play an increasingly critical role—providing vital consultancy, analysis, planning, and due diligence to ensure sound decision-making. However, just 14% of CFOs are confident they currently have the skills they need within the finance function.
With a growing skills gap and talent acquisition quickly rising to the top of the CFO’s agenda, BlackLine worked with independent research firm Censuswide to survey C-level executives and accounting and finance professionals in organizations around the world. Join us as Michael Schultz of BlackLine discusses the survey findings, ways to stay ahead of the curve, and how to attract and retain the best talent for your organization.
Learning Objectives:
Michael’s role is to be the champion for improving public sector accounting practices across Canada by sharing knowledge, encouraging collaboration and leading the development of standards. Michael has a broad base of experience based on 20 years working in public, private and not-for-profit sector organizations.
His is a member of the special advisory committee to the Auditor General of Canada that provides advise and consultation on financial accounting and auditing matters. Michael is a Chartered Professional Accountant holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto Canada.
The Annual PSAB update provides up-to-date information to keep members current with recent releases of PSAB and the upcoming proposals. Participates will come away with the knowledge and skills they need to assess new standards and be aware of emerging issues in public sector financial reporting.
We encourage you to visit the interactive vFairs Trade Show! Get to know our sponsors and schedule a chat or meeting to connect. Points will be awarded for chats and meetings!
Session and Speaker TBC
Session and Speaker TBC
Session and Speaker TBC
We encourage you to visit the interactive vFairs Trade Show! Get to know our sponsors and schedule a chat or meeting to connect. Points will be awarded for chats and meetings!
Session and Speaker TBC
Session and Speaker TBC
Session and Speaker TBC
We encourage you to visit the interactive vFairs Trade Show! Get to know our sponsors and schedule a chat or meeting to connect. Points will be awarded for chats and meetings!
Session and Speaker TBC
Session and Speaker TBC
Session and Speaker TBC
CIBC Senior Economist Andrew Grantham provides an economic overview for 2022-2023, including key trends that will impact public sector organizations.
The proliferation of cyber threats has us scrambling to find ways to protect ourselves and our data. In our attempt to better protect ourselves, we sometimes lose sight of what is important by getting lost in the thousands of blogs and articles, having no idea where to start. This session will help you distill all that noise and help you focus on the basics.
Join Rob Philpotts, Director, Cyber Threat Management & Response and Steve Brown, Manager, Cybersecurity at BDO where they will discuss the fundamentals of cybersecurity, what you should focus on, and where you need to invest to get the most value from your security investments.
We encourage you to visit the interactive vFairs Trade Show! Get to know our sponsors and schedule a chat or meeting to connect. Points will be awarded for chats and meetings!
We encourage you to visit the interactive vFairs Trade Show! Get to know our sponsors and schedule a chat or meeting to connect. Points will be awarded for chats and meetings!
Leading with Mental Health in Mind: Since the pandemic, workplace mental health has been top-of-mind for more boards, CEOs, and senior leaders. This is happening because of the growing understanding that workers’ mental (behavioral) health is related to retention, attraction, disability costs, productivity, sustainability, and quality of life. This understanding has increased the focus on psychological safety and health (PSH). PSH goals are to drive out fear and create inclusive, welcoming cultures where employees feel a sense of belonging, value, and purpose. Employers are discovering leaders’ critical role in protecting workers from mental harm and promoting mental health. This presentation introduces leaders to five competencies and key performance behaviors (KPBs) for becoming psychologically safe leaders. Dr. Howatt is a leading international expert in workplace mental health with an extensive background in leadership development and executive and team coaching for leaders to create psychologically safe workplaces.
Introductory virtual art tutorial that will have Indigenous teachings, ideals and language. This will be a fun project for the whole family to do together or for individual participants to create at home. *Supply list will be provided ahead of time to all participants in case they want to follow along LIVE, but the session will be available to watch again after the conference is over for those who just want to watch!
A few days prior to the conference starting, you will be sent a “Good to know before you go” e-mail containing additional details regarding both in-person and virtual attendance. Until then, please take a look at our FAQs for any conference attendance and program information. Didn't find your answer there? E-mail Marie-Louise at office@cagfo.ca
Director, Public Sector Accounting Standards for the Public Sector Accounting Board
Michael’s role is to be the champion for improving public sector accounting practices across Canada by sharing knowledge, encouraging collaboration and leading the development of standards. Michael has a broad base of experience based on 20 years working in public, private and not-for-profit sector organizations.
His is a member of the special advisory committee to the Auditor General of Canada that provides advise and consultation on financial accounting and auditing matters. Michael is a Chartered Professional Accountant holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto Canada.
MBA, P. Eng., MIAM, ISP, City of Coquitlam
Jude Pillainayagam is a senior engineer in municipal engineering sector over 20 years and the Utility Asset Manager at the City of Coquitlam. Jude possesses a diverse educational background and experience. Jude is also an accountant and a certified Information System Professional. He is the Western Regional Director of Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM) and a member of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), UK.
President, F.H. Black & Company Incorporated
Jamie Black is President of F.H. Black & Company Incorporated. For more than 25 years he has consulted with and trained finance officers, auditors & accountants in government, higher education, and corporations throughout Canada and the U.S. His work focuses on increasing finance department efficiency & effectiveness through the implementation of technology & best practices.Jamie began his professional career in public practice where he was responsible for compilation, review, audit, personal & corporate tax engagements. He then transitioned his focus to leverage this experience and technology background to work with clients to improve their operations. From conducting needs analyses to the implementation of redesigned processes and new technology solutions, Jamie focused on delivering quantifiable improvements for his clients.Jamie is a regular speaker & trainer on financial reporting automation, internal controls, data analytics & continuous monitoring for numerous organizations including:• Canadian Association of Government Finance Officers,• Government Finance Officers Association of British Columbia,• Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario,• Canadian Association of University Business Officers,• Municipal Internal Auditors Association.
Purpose-Driven Leadership and Marketing Expert
11/16/2022 from 10:45am - 12:00pm ET
Relevant, engaging, and interactive, Ron Tite exceeds expectations every time he takes the stage. Named one of the “Top 10 Creative Canadians” by Marketing Magazine, he’s an award winning advertising writer and creative director. Addressing a variety of topics surrounding leadership, strategy, motivation, and creativity, Tite’s presentations are not only information packed but also infused with his unique humour.
Founder and President of Howatt HR
11/18/2022 from 10:45am - 11:30 am ET
Dr. Bill Howatt, Founder and CEO of Howatt HR, refers to himself as a behavioural scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and employers can work together to reduce mental harm and promote mental health in the workplace. He is known internationally and is one of Canada’s top experts in workplace psychological health and safety. Dr. Bill is on the CSA OHS Standards Steering Committee and the Chair of CSA Standard Z1008: Management of Substance-Related Impairment in the Workplace. He is the co-creator of the Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards.
Michael Shultz is an accounting and finance leader with over 20 years of experience in auditing, consulting, and financial reporting management. As BlackLine’s Director of Strategic Accounting, Michael guides companies on their path to modern Finance.
To date, he’s traveled to four of the seven continents, speaking about the importance of digital finance transformation for cutting edge companies. He’s known for delivering powerful presentations that inspire innovative approaches, increased productivity, and an accelerated month-end close.
Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Purdue University.
When he’s not traveling, Michael enjoys smoking meat in his backyard and adding wine from his travels to his collection.
Jessica McKeon is a finance transformation leader with experience in accounting-related research, content development, and product marketing. Jessica worked at Audit Analytics for more than eight years, where she served as a subject matter expert for core accounting research products and authored numerous thought leadership papers. As a Senior Manager of Solutions Marketing at BlackLine, Jessica is responsible for guiding companies on their path to modern accounting by understanding their business challenges and identifying solutions that save time and reduce risk.
Molly (Welton) Boyle is a finance transformation expert with nearly 15 years of experience in public and corporate accounting. In her current role at BlackLine, she is responsible for helping companies understand the value of accounting automation, and she supports the go to market team with relevant messaging and thought leadership. Prior to joining BlackLine, Molly led the Corporate Accounting group at Under Armour where she coordinated the global accounting close process and led the financial close optimization efforts. Before joining Under Armour, Molly was a manager in the Assurance practice at EY where she coordinated and oversaw financial statement audits of a variety of clients.
Director, Risk Management & Assurance – Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Canada
Imran is a seasoned professional with rich internal audit experience spanning over decades. He has worked for various multinationals, Big Four Firms and National & International corporates. Throughout his career, he has established a reputation as a transformational leader who is committed to furthering standards of excellence.
Imran is a proud winner of "Internal Audit Excellence Award" from ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales). He has played a key role towards elevation of corporate governance practices in various corporates. Imran continues to contribute towards profession as a subject matter expert and as a thought leader. He also serves various professional bodies in different capacities. This includes serving as:
His contributions towards the profession don’t go unnoticed and he gets invited as an expert speaker at various professional conferences & seminars world-wide. His recent speaking engagements include:
Imran currently work for Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, as Director, Risk Management & Assurance. As the largest port of Canada, Port of Vancouver serves as the country’s gateway to over 170 trading economies around the world, the port handles $1 of every $3 of Canada’s trade in goods outside of North America. Enabling the trade of approximately $240 billion in goods, port activities sustain 115,300 jobs and $11.9 billion in GDP across Canada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imran-zia-msc-aca-fcca-cia-cisa-cfe-crma-grcp-13557430
In 1989, Barb had the good fortune of stumbling into an Iyengar yoga studio after moving to Winnipeg. Her yoga journey continued in Edmonton where she received her teacher certification from the Yoga Association of Alberta in 2004. In 2012, she became a certified Iyengar teacher. Barb journeyed to Pune in 2014 to study at RIMYI and a conference with Geeta Iyengar. Barb has a Masters Degree in Entomology and has worked as a research technician, but now focuses her energy on teaching. She teaches general classes and modified classes for seniors. She is grateful for the gift of yoga.
FCCA (UK), CIA, Senior Internal Auditor, Region of Peel
Jayrani is a bilingual Chartered Professional Accountant, Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK). She is also a Certified Internal Auditor of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
She has broad experience across different sectors in the Government as well as private sectors. She is a seasoned audit professional at the Region of Peel, Regional Municipality consisting of three Municipalities in Ontario. In her current role, she acts as a Trusted Advisor and works as a business partner with Executive Leadership Team and management to help them achieve the organizational objectives, in addition to providing assurance services and fraud management.
She is highly competent in helping organizations achieve strategic outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement of risk management, internal control and governance processes.
Jayrani is very active in volunteering at the Professional bodies and non-profit organizations. She is presently a Board Member at the Institute of Internal Auditor of Toronto Chapter; and Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee at Durham Association for Family Resources and Support. Jayrani is also Treasurer and member of the Executive Team of the Toastmasters Club at the Region of Peel. She is presently member of the ACCA Canada Network Panel. She served as past Vice-Chair of the ACCA Canada Networking Panel and have also been ACCA International Assembly member.
Passionate about travelling, she has visited France, England, Scotland, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, India, Rodrigues, New York, Ottawa and Quebec.
Director Treasury Services at the City of Burnaby
Doug Spindler, CTP is the Director Treasury Services at the City of Burnaby, where he oversees the investment portfolio, letters of credit bonding and deposits, banking, merchant services and cash management policies and daily operations. Prior to joining the City of Burnaby in 2000, Doug gained extensive finance and banking knowledge working at reputable financial institutions such as VanCity Credit Union, the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Bank of Hawaii. Over his extensive career, Doug supported clients by providing core wealth management services through financial planning, portfolio investment management and core banking services. Doug supported bank staff in the capacity of a Branch Compliance Officer for the mutual fund sales team and through providing sales and service training. When not at the municipal hall, you can catch up with Doug in the great outdoors of beautiful British Columbia, biking, hiking and skiing with his family and friends.
Sr. Solution Engineer. Questica
Lana is a Senior Solution Engineer with Questica, having previously been a Project Manager on the implementation team working with clients such as the City of Hamilton, City of Sault Ste. Marie, City of New Orleans, and VIA Metropolitan Transit. Prior to joining Questica, Lana gained extensive experience working within Corporate Services for the cities of Burlington and Hamilton. With much of her career spent in municipal government, she has a comprehensive understanding of the public sector – particularly in the areas of user experience, digital adoption, accessibility, continuous improvement, change management, financial analytics, governance, performance metrics, customer service, and content management.
PhD Director, Corporate Ethics, Policy and Research Branch, Policy, Innovation and Engagement Division, BC Public Service Agency
Jill Inget is the Director of Corporate Ethics with the British Columbia provincial government. Jill leads the team responsible for strengthening ethics management in the BC Public Service, promoting compliance and the corporate values in the workplace. The corporate ethics program leads activities in the area of governance, awareness and outreach, evaluation and reporting while working to develop a centre of excellence for ethics within the BC Public Service. Jill holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Victoria and has more than 20 years of leadership and public service experience.
Executive Director Financial Services and Administration at York Regional Police
JEFF CHANNELL is the Executive Director Financial Services and Administration at York Regional Police. Mr. Channell is a member of Canada’s sixth largest municipal police service. York Regional Police is comprised of over 2,400 uniform and civilian members who provide services to York Region’s 1.2 million citizens. Ranked among Canada’s fastest growing municipalities, York Region is forecast to reach 2 million residents and 1 million jobs by 2051. Positioning York Regional Police to meet its growth and evolving community needs over the coming decades is critical.
Senior Solutions Engineer, Questica
Bob Courtland is a Senior Solutions Engineer who has been with Questica for 4.5 years. He has a long history of working with software solutions across various technology companies and has a background in Policy Analysis with an M.A. in Public Administration.
Head of Public Sector, ACCA
Alex Metcalfe is the head of public sector at ACCA. He leads ACCA’s global public sector approach and oversees its public sector research and thought leadership. Alex represents ACCA with key contacts in the public sector, including policymakers within government and international organisations, to share good practices and insights in public financial management and to work together in the public interest.
Prior to ACCA, he has worked across central, provincial and local government in the UK and Canadian civil service, including as a senior economist – specialising in tax policy – at the Ontario Ministry of Finance. He has published material across a breadth of public sector topics, including: infrastructure finance, employment law, fiscal policy, immigration and skills, and adult social care.
Alex is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), member of Accountancy Europe’s public sector group and the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants’ (CAPA) public sector committee, and on the editorial board for the academic book series Public Service Accounting and Accountability.
He studied at Oxford, Cambridge and Queen's universities.
Partner, Accounting Advisory Services & Leader, Public Sector ESG and Climate Reporting Centre of Expertise
Bailey Church leads the National Public Sector Accounting Advisory service line and is the Leader of the Public Sector ESG and Climate Reporting Centre of Expertise at KPMG. Bailey is also the Leader of KPMG’s Global International Public Sector Accounting Standards working group.
He has an extensive background serving the Government of Canada, provincial governments, crown corporations, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations. Bailey has worked extensively with all levels of government on sustainability reporting matters.
Bailey has advised numerous mining and nuclear sector entities on matters related to environmental reporting, including Canada Fluorspar Inc., Ontario Power Generation, and Southern California Edison.
Bailey has worked with more than 300 municipalities on sustainability reporting, including asset retirement obligations and contaminated sites. Bailey is advising municipalities across Canada on their roadmaps for ESG and natural assets reporting.
Bailey is currently advising various Crown corporations on their implementation of TCFD requirements. Bailey has advised the Government of Canada on some of its largest environmental liabilities, including Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s decommissioning obligation, and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada’s contaminated sites liabilities.
Advanced Yoga Teacher
Neeru considers herself a lifelong student of Yoga and Vedanta and loves to share the wholistic teachings of yoga the way she has learned from her teachers. Yoga has been a part of her life for more than 25 years and she holds an advanced yoga teacher certification under the Indian yoga association, and 500 HRS from the Yoga Association of Alberta. She had the opportunity to learn authentic yoga under the guidance of some experienced teachers at Kaivalyadhama Institute, India, and has studied the Gitananda tradition and Vedanta (Non-dualistic philosophy). The strong philosophical foundation and scientifically tested traditional practices enabled her to share her passion for yoga with others. Neeru teaches weekly and specialized classes & workshops to adults and seniors, and teacher training groups in Edmonton. Her classes weave the yogic philosophy, and wisdom of Ayurveda together with physical practices, breath work, relaxation, and contemplative practices taking the practitioner towards meditation.
Executive Director and Senior Economist with CIBC
Andrew Grantham is an Executive Director and Senior Economist with CIBC, with a wide range of experience in different areas of economic and financial market forecasting. Joining in 2011, he initially focused on the U.S. and international outlook and its implications for foreign exchange and fixed income markets. More recently, he has taken over responsibility for the Canadian and provincial outlook. Since joining, he helped CIBC win MarketWatch's monthly contest for U.S. forecasters five times and is regularly quoted by the print and electronic media. Prior to joining CIBC in 2011, Andrew worked in London, England, for one of the U.K.'s largest banks.
Manager, Program Management, BDO
Steve is a PMP certified Senior Project Manager with over 12 years of software project management and program management experience. He has successfully managed large multifunctional teams for engagements such as Cybersecurity Risk and Maturity Assessments, Data Privacy and Protection engagements, Technology Implementations and Strategic Roadmaps for small to medium sized organizations . He’s delivered projects for clients across multiple industries, including, but are not limited to, Public Sector, Mining, Financial Services, Public Sector, Healthcare, Professional Services, NPO and Manufacturing and Distribution.
Director, Cyber Threat Management & Response, BDO
Rob has over 20 years of cyber security and intelligence experience. Rob helps clients achieve their objectives through feasible courses of action that reduce risk. A former Canadian Army Signals officer, he led signals intelligence and cyber operations in a variety of environments domestically and overseas. Within the military he established feasible tactical, operational and strategic interoperability models within NORAD and NATO integrating people, process and technology across teams, nations and alliances
CFP, CPA, CGA
Hakim is the Infrastructure Asset Manager and asset management team lead at the Township of Langley. He is currently leading an inter-departmental process to develop and implement an organizational asset management strategy. Hakim’s experience includes strategic planning, financial accounting, and financial planning.
CPA, CMA, CTAJ, Director of Finance and Asset Management, Saskatoon Police Service
Earl is the Director of Finance and Asset Management at the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS). Trained and developed as a professional accountant, he has been involved in organizations in such diverse capacities as: auditor; business manager; salesperson; General Manager; self-employed professional contractor; governance and leadership; Chair of a Board of Directors; dispute adjudication; and, most recently, financial, procurement and asset management leader at the SPS. A highlight has been leading and supporting the procurement of the SPS aircraft that provided outstanding operational and financial benefit to the citizens of Saskatoon.
Executive Director, CivicInfo BC & Instructor, School of Public Administration, Capilano University
Todd Pugh started his local government career in 1994, as a professional weed-whacker in the Parks Department of a regional district in BC’s Lower Mainland. Twenty-seven years later, Todd is the Executive Director of CivicInfo BC, a Victoria-based not-for-profit information and data service.
At CivicInfo BC, Todd has helped to develop many innovative services including the country’s largest local government job boards, an online municipal statistics service, and the first province-wide municipal election results reporting system in Canada.
Since 2007 he has also been an instructor in the School of Public Administration at Capilano University, where he teaches several courses in the school’s Local Government Program.
When he’s not working or driving his two kids somewhere, Todd’s hobbies include playing recreational hockey, recovering from the injuries that recreational hockey inflicts upon him, and firing-up a weed-whacker on weekends.
Financial Modeling is a discipline. A good model needs to tell a story and create confidence for the users and decision makers. Unfortunately, many financial models are a mess. Financial modelers are often self-taught and left to figure things out on their own, often wondering if “there’s a better way”.
In this live webinar, Ian Schnoor will review a better way. During the session, he will present and discuss some critical tools and skills required to build a best-in-class financial model that inspires confidence and leads to optimal decision making.
Structure and Other:
Specific topics will include:
For more info, please click here. (Link to: Financial Modeling Best Practices