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Toronto- October, 13-15, 2022

 

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Hellen Keller

Annual general meeting and educational conference

Annual general meeting and educational conference

Annual general meeting and educational conference

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Omni King Edward Hotel

Annual general meeting and educational conference

Annual general meeting and educational conference

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY - OCTOBER 13, 2022

Welcome Cocktail Reception

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pall Mall & Palm Court, King Edward Hotel

Dinner - Dine Around

7:30 p.m. Onwards

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 14, 2022

All education sessions in Vanity Fair A

Registration and Hot Breakfast

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Registration in Vanity Fair Foyer

Breakfast in Pall Mall & Palm Court, King Edward Hotel

Recent Canadian Rail Update

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Moderators:

  • Jean-Francois Bilodeau - Borden Ladner Gervais 
  • Francois Grondin - Borden Ladner Gervas


The Impact of COVID-19 on M&A Deal Trends in North America

9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Moderator:

  • Jaclyne Reive - Miller Thomson 

Speakers :

  • Max Spearn - Miller Thomson (Canada)
  • Gabriela Rangel Cerecedo - Sesma & McNeese (Mexico)
  •  Eric Zalud - Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff (United States)
  • Valarie Ney - Holland & Knight  (United States)

Coffee Break

10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Vanity Fair Foyer

Changes in the World of Insurance

10:50 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Brokers, underwriters and industry review the rise of captives, increased competition, and the use of data in developing products and setting premiums.


Moderator: 

  • Robin Squires - Borden Ladner Gervais 

Speaker:

  • Scott Cober, CIP, CAIB - BFL Canada, National Practice Leader - Transportation

Burnout in the Legal Profession

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Erin Durant on her personal experiences and suggestions for better legal workplaces for all of us.


Moderator:

  • Jaclyne Reive - Miller Thomson 

Speaker:

  • Erin Durant - Durant Barristers 

Plated Lunch

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pall Mall & Palm Court

The Greening of Transportation

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Canada has joined over 120 countries in committing to be net-zero emissions by 2050. Emissions from the transportation sector constitute 25% of Canada's total. Hear about Canada's plan to accelerate the greening of transportation networks by 2030.


Moderator: 

  • Robin Squires - Borden Ladner Gervais 

Speaker:

  • Jonathan Cocker - Borden Ladner Gervais

Contracting and the Cross-Border Carriage of Goods

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 Explore the current trends and negotiation points for shippers, freight brokers and motor carriers involved in the shipment of goods between Canada and the United States.


Moderator:

  • Gordon Hearn - Gardiner Roberts 

Speakers:

  • Gordon Hearn - Gardiner Roberts 
  • Craig Helmreich - Helmreich Law 

Can-Am Competition

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

An evening at the Escape Manor in the Entertainment District. Teams will uncover clues and solve puzzles in order to escape Death Row or the Devil's Advocate or the Wine Cellar.  Separate ticket required for this event.

Let the games begin!


SATURDAY - OCTOBER 15, 2022

Day Two

Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Pall Mall & Palm Court

Revenge of the Herds! Revenge Travel Meets the Age of Resignation

9:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.

Highlighting relevant, current issues and advise on potential solutions to legal issues facing passengers, clients, suppliers and municipalities arising from the demand for air travel.


Moderator:

  • Andrew Porter - Lenczner Slaght 

Speakers:

  • Glenn Grenier - McMillan  
  • Jonathan R. Todd - Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff (United States)

Maritime Law Update

9:40 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.

Recent court decisions in Canada and the United States including cases on limitation of liability in personal injury claims, assessing damages in personal injury claims, jurisdiction clauses and forum non conveniens in the carriage of goods.


Moderator:

  • Andrea Fernandes - Gardiner Roberts 

Speakers:

  • Rui Fernandes - Gardiner Roberts 
  • Kim Stoll - Gardiner Roberts
  • Robert Reeb - Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb 

Coffee Break

10:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Vanity Fair Foyer

Technology and the Federal Court

10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

Hear from a federal court justice on the future of technology at the federal court, including the promotion of access to justice, electronic filing and zoom hearings

  

Moderator:

  • Robin Squires - Borden Ladner Gervais

Speakers:

  • The Honourable Justice Peter Pamel - Federal Court 

The Carrier Didn't Issue a Compliant Bill of Lading

11:10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Considering the effectiveness and enforceability of different contracting structures related to bills of lading in the cargo claim context.

  

Moderator:

  • Gordon Hearn - Gardiner Roberts 

Speakers:

  • Jean-Francois Bilodeau - Borden Ladner Gervais
  • Dennis O'Leary - Aird & Berlis

Employment Law Issues that Keep In-House Counsel Awake at Night

11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Moderator:

  • Michael Horvat - Aird & Berlis 

Speakers:

  • Pui Hong - Trimac Transportation
  • Danielle Wolfenden - Traffic Tech Inc.
  • John Franklin - Scott Logistics Corp. 

Lunch and Annual General Meeting

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Vanity Fair A


All CTLA members are invited to attend this meeting for an update regarding the past year’s activities and to elect the board of directors and the executive committee for the upcoming year. 

Cocktail Reception

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pall Mall & Palm Court

Annual Banquet Dinner

7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Vanity Fair A

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Level - $6,000

Gold level sponsor benefits plus free attendance at the conference for 2 attendees from within your organization. 

Gold Level - $3,000

  • Name and logo displayed as a CTLA sponsor on CTLA’s website until September 1, 2023
  • Name and logo displayed during conference opening “Thank You to our Sponsors” slide
  • Name and logo displayed on 2022 panel intermission screen
  • Name announced twice during the conference
  • Name and logo displayed in conference materials
  • All of the above-noted displays, with the exception of the CTLA website, will be in large size with indication of sponsorship level 

Silver Level - $1,500

  • Name and logo displayed during conference opening “Thank You to our Sponsors” slide 
  • Name and logo displayed on 2022 conference panel intermission screen
  • Name and logo displayed in conference materials
  • All of the above-noted displays will be in medium size with indication that sponsor is a Silver level sponsor

Bronze Level - $700

  • Name and logo displayed during conference opening “Thank You to our Sponsors” slide 
  • Name and logo displayed on 2022 conference panel intermission screen
  • Name and logo displayed in conference materials
  • All of the above-noted displays will be in smaller size than Gold and Silver sponsors with indication that sponsor is a Bronze level sponsor

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Coffee Breaks

  • October 14, 2022 - morning - $1,000 - Bronze benefits plus announcement at break, plus card on tables
  • October 15, 2022 - morning - $1,000 - Bronze benefits plus announcement at break, plus card on tables

Breakfast

  • October 14, 2022 - hot breakfast - $1,200 - Bronze benefits plus announcement at break, plus card on tables
  • October 15, 2022 - continental breakfast - $1,200 - Bronze benefits plus announcement at break, plus card on tables

Lunch

  • October 14, 2022  $1,200 - $1,500 - Silver benefits plus announcement at break, plus card on tables


Welcome Cocktails - October 13, 2022 - $2,000 - Silver benefits plus announcement, plus card on tables


Pre-Dinner Cocktails - October 15, 2022 - $2,000 - Silver benefits plus announcement, plus card on tables


Gala Dinner - October 15, 2022 - $5,000 - Gold benefits plus announcement plus card on tables


To become a sponsor, contact Carole McAfee Wallace or Jaclyne Reive.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

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