Agenda
October 22-24, 2019
The Speakers
MONTE MCNAUGHTON
The newly appointed Minister of Labour, the Honourable Monte McNaughton has been invited to share his insights on the Future of Construction Labour Legislation for Ontario.
The Future of
Construction Labour Legislation for Ontario
MICHELLE SLATER
Michelle will provide tips for starting your social media platform, and review the top 5 things to start using. As the Head of Business Marketing at Twitter Canada, Michelle works closely with companies to integrate Twitter into their marketing plans. She will share some of her successes with the audience.
Social Media 101
MELANIE SODKA
Always wishing for more time? Come build capacity with Melanie. This high energy keynote will introduce attendees to the benefits of elevating their soft skills. She will share The Four States of Capacity framework while providing compelling research and statistics to support the content.
Creating Capacity for Soft Skills
PAULA GOEBEL
Paula will review, the first time in history, organizations have four generations working side by side, and each generation has its unique characteristics and communication style. Learn about each generation’s unique skills, values and work styles to help you better communicate in the multi-generational workplace.
Succeeding in a
Multi-Generational Workplace
Legal Panel
Our Legal Panel will address what contractors need to know to be ready for the new Construction Lien Act, also known as the Prompt Payment Legislation. Panelists will address how the new legislation and the proposed adjudication process will affect the way electrical contractors will be paid in the future.
TED DREYER
Ted practices construction law, insurance law, and municipal liability defence. He handles lien, trust, delay & deficiency claims, contract & insurance coverage disputes, insurance defence, occupiers' liability claims, personal injury claims, and building code claims. Ted is a current director of the Grand Valley Construction Association and the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA).
Partner Madorin, Snyder LLP
DAN J. LEDUC
Dan Leduc has over 25 years of experience in negotiating, mediating, arbitrating and litigating construction disputes including construction liens, trust, delay, construction insurance claims, & architect’s & engineer’s errors & omissions. Dan practices primarily construction law and dispute resolution. He is called upon to advise and represent owners, subcontractors, suppliers and builders.
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
GLENN ACKERLEY
Glenn practises exclusively in the area of construction law. He represents clients from across the construction industry – including public and private owners, developers, contractors, sub trades, suppliers, and consultants – in a variety of construction-related matters.Glenn has trained and gained experience in both mediation and arbitration, acting as counsel, mediator and arbitrator
Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
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