Annual Conference and Committee Week

For six days in June, over 600 people gathered in Quebec City to examine the dynamic forces at work today, share new ways of advancing safety and well being through standards, and reward and celebrate achievements.

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June 11, 2012
OPENING SESSION & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. David Foot
"The World of Demographics and the Demographics of the World"

Dr. David Foot

"Governments and businesses do a terrible job of seeing what is perfectly obvious. They consistently fail to heed the lessons of history and usually make a bad situation worse by implementing counterproductive public policy initiatives. In many countries, populations are on the decline, a result of Baby Boomers and subsequent generations failing to reproduce in adequate numbers. The result will be succession planning issues for companies and nations." Read the Full Synopsis »

June 11, 2012
10/10 TALKS
Moderator: Andre Picard, Health Reporter, Globe & Mail

Topic:

Mental Health in the Work Place – Read the Full Synopsis »

Participants:

Mary Ann Baynton, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Consulting

Roger Bertrand, Président du conseil, conseil d'administration, Groupe de Promotion pour la Prévention en Santé

 

Topic:

What Does the Future Hold for Health Care? – Read the Full Synopsis »

Participants:

Dr. John Haggie, President, Canadian Medical Association

 

Topic:

Whistleblowing and the Public Trust – Read the Full Synopsis »
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Participants:

David Hutton, Executive Director, FAIR (Federal Accountability Initiative for Reform)

Joanna Gualtieri, LLB, founder of FAIR, former Realty Strategist, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Government of Canada

 

Topic:

The Scourge of Counterfeiting – Read the Full Synopsis »
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Participants:

Lorne Lipkus, Partner, Kestenberg Seigal Lipkus LLP

June 11, 2012
LAW OF THE LAND... FOR CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY

Moderator:

Andre Picard, Health Reporter, Globe & Mail – Read the Full Synopsis »

Participants:

Helen Ryan, Director of Risk Assessment, Health Canada – Download Presentation (PowerPoint) »

Andy Dabydeen, Canadian Tire Corporation – Download Presentation (PowerPoint) »

Pamela Fuselli, Executive Director, Safe Kids Canada – Download Presentation (PowerPoint) »

June 12, 2012
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wendy Mesley
"Making a Difference... A Matter of Trust"

Wendy Mesley

"My world is tough, but I sure don't envy yours. Not only must you keep us safe and negotiate a thousand layers of red tape. These days you must also deal with the complexities of globalization, protect valuable brands in a brand crazy world, and save the planet while you are at it!" Read the Full Synopsis »

June 12, 2012
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
Engaging Youth in New Frontiers for Standards

Like a good education, CSA Group's National Academic Challenge puts learning on a two-way street. It helps CSA connect with youth and learn how standards can be relevant to their interests, needs and issues. It also exposes students to the world of standards and helps them understand the value of their application.

Introduced as a pilot at the 2012 Annual Conference and Committee Week, the Academic Challenge was a great success, exceeding expectations. Delegates heard a fresh take on standards from the students… and students had the opportunity to present to and network with people of influence in Canadian business, industry and government. What's more, a focus group that was held with members of the academic community yielded important insights for carrying the program forward. Learn More »