2 DAY CONFERENCE     -----    2011   -----

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The 2011 conference is scheduled to be held May 29 - May 31, 2011.

Over the years, the SPIAO Executive has been pleased to organize an opportunity to attend top-notch professional development sessions, network, participate in team-building exercises and be entertained – all under the backdrop of world-class conference resort facilities.

This year is no exception!

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2011 Conference Information.

Room booking can start to take place, so please quote Group Code: CRES1138223 when you call Blue Mountain Resort.

Remember, your SPAIO membership renewal must be current in order to register for the Conference.

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This year we will be hosting:

Sunday, May 29, 2011

William Blakeney, Blakeney, Henneberry, Murphy & Galligan Barristers & Solicitors,

A Guide to E&O and General Liability (CGL) Issues.

With the rapid increase in class action lawsuits, exclusions claims against Professional E & O and CGL policies are increasingly common. Attend this session and learn how to effectively manage these liabilities.

v  Understanding the scope of Professional E & O and CGL coverage;

v  Examining exclusion claims against professional E & O and CGL policies;

v  Top tips for minimizing liability risks and avoiding litigation;

v  Examining coverage under Claims Made and Occurrence Based Policies.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Charles Painter, Paterson MacDougall, LLP,

Case Overview, Legal Update, MMS update.

This session will discuss the recent Developments with the MMS and Liability of Road Authorities. Learn about recent cases with respect to the interpretation of the Minimum Maintenance Standards, the constitutional challenge being brought attacking the MMS and the handling and investigating highway non-repair cases. In addition, Charles will talk about the recent Charter damages being awarded, flood claims – the Stratford settlement, recent cases being taken forward to the Court of Appeals and more from an experienced municipal liability lawyer. Charles has firsthand experience in the Court of Appeals where he has taken several recent and very contentious matters to trial and is willing to share the results and his experience with our Society. With this seasoned solicitor, our Society will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions as they relate to this topic and more, so bring your concerns and questions and be ready to interact with our speaker!

George Wilson, Sr. Risk Control Consultant, Travelers Canada,

Risk Assessment  Programs – Property and Facility Risk Assessments.

How to develop and employ an effective Risk Inspection Program to assist and aid your Sr. Management Team in the evaluating and prioritizing of Risks and Exposures that can threaten the average operation in Property and Casualty. Developing a Risk Inspection Program may appear to be a daunting exercise; but the key elements and resources one needs to be in place for a successful program are often in place, they just needed to be recruited to the challenge of championing the Property and Casualty loss and cost centre’s (6, 7 and 8 digit loss centre’s). Walk with us through a Property – Casualty Survey as we explore the risks, exposures and threats; and explore controls and control options that can be employed to protect your key assets (your People, Buildings, Equipment, Core Services, and the Community).

v How to employ Codes and Regulations (a valued asset) as a control “bench mark” in managing and reducing your risk of loss;

v How to employ loss history to fine tune your program and help your team champion those losses (reduced frequency of and/or severity of loss); and

v Explore the really big win that only a well documented Risk Inspection Program can provide.

Nancy Au, Manager, Sports & Recreation, Pearson Dunn Insurance Inc.

Facility User Group Program

If you have people using your facility, you may be at risk for claims. Nancy will introduce you to a reasonably priced alternative which will shield your primary policy from attack and also protect those renting your facility. As one of the fastest growing user programs around, the Facility User Group Program offers a number of different coverages for the facility owner as well as the person doing the rental. Nancy will explain the finite details of the program and explain how this type of coverage is a sound risk management tool for your organization while deflecting the cost of risk and exposure to the persons making the rental. This win-win risk management program not only protects the users but protects the primary policy of your organization. Nancy will conclude with some common claim scenarios that you can avoid by implementing this type of program.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

James H. Bennett, Madorin, Snyder LLP

Keeping Your Exposure to Roads and Sidewalk Liability to a Minimum

Claims arising from the maintenance and repair of highways, roads and sidewalks are a rising concern for municipalities.  Recent developments in the Case Law will be discussed, and how they can affect claims moving forward.  What are the Standards of Care? – Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS), other municipalities, industry standards & guidelines, and expert evidence.  Understanding the importance of policies, procedures and record keeping.  What are the defences that municipalities have?  Effective Risk Management - Strategies for minimizing risk of claims and reducing liability.

Liz Pearson, Registered Dietician & Bestselling Author.

Avoiding Dietary Villains & Choosing Nutritional All-Stars.

We live in a fast-paced, hectic world. For many people eating on the run, skipping meals and frozen dinners are a way of life. The result is often a nutritional catastrophe - a diet filled with harmful ingredients that are damaging to health. Salt has been called one of the deadliest ingredients in the food supply. Too much saturated fat increases not just the risk of a heart attack, but the severity as well. Trans fats are nasty and some organizations believe sugary foods, like soft drinks, are so detrimental to health they should carry warning labels. A busy lifestyle, however, is no excuse for a lousy diet. This seminar is about avoiding dietary villains and choosing nutritional all-stars. You'll find out what foods to eat more of and what foods to eat less of. You'll get the latest research on disease-fighting superstars like blueberries, pomegranate juice, broccoli, green tea and dark chocolate. The information is sensible and it's definitely doable. It's full of label reading guidance, fast food survival tips, best dining out options, snacking recommendations and more. It makes meal planning easy and serves up great advice for the supermarket.

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