Human Resource Session
Employment Contracts – Why Bother?
Both the firm and the employee benefit from a written pact that clearly sets out responsibilities and rewards. Elizabeth Forster of Blaney McMurtry will address key issues: What is an employment contract? Can employment contracts improve your business? Protect your company from misuse of confidential information. Limit liability for severance payments. Protect your firm from unfair competition by former employees. Avoid common pitfalls.
 
Hey Buddy, Ever Been to Prison?
Probably one of the most disconcerting pieces of legislation currently before the House of Commons is Bill C-45. The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Criminal Code making corporations criminally liable for workplace health and safety. In his presentation, Geza Banfai, partner and founding Chair of Blaney McMurtry ACES Group, will provide you with the key information YOU NEED TO KNOW to protect your business against the proposed criminal liability for workplace health and safety.
Sponsored by: Blaney McMurtry LLP

There Ain’t No Such Word as Can’t
Alvin is one of the infamous Thalidomide Babies whose bodies were deformed in the early 1960’s when their mother’s took the prescription drug to treat morning sickness. Like so many other speakers, Alvin shows the world that obstacles can be overcome with the right attitude. Unlike others, however, Alvin isn’t just a cheerleader who pumps up the audience to produce momentary excitement only to feel empty a short time later. Without exaggeration, if you’ve ever heard his talk, you will never forget him. Ever!
Sponsored by: Kiewit Enterprises

Today’s Banking
This session will help you build a solid banking relationship with your bank in today's business banking world. The presentation will also offer some ideas, and solutions for protecting your business from fraud.
Sponsored by: TD Commercial Banking

Project Delivery for Innovation and Best Value
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority’s $4.5B Airport Development Program at Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport has applied a variety of project implementation strategies for the delivery of different portions of the program. Each technique was carefully selected to respond to the requirements of individual components of the program and to effectively manage risk. The overall result has produced an outstanding track record with respect to project management performance, and particularly the timely and effective resolution of claims and disputes.
 
A panel of individuals who have been directly involved in the program in a variety of capacities will discuss their experiences.
Sponsored by: Revay & Associates Ltd.

Humour & Creativity
Everyone has humour and is creative. It is a sad fact, however, that there are those who have had these lifesaving, invaluable natural talents suppressed by everyone from parents through teachers, friends, spouses, bosses and co-workers, to the greatest creativity buster – ourselves. This workshop is designed to help you discover how to get past your fears and the censorship of your mind placed there by society. It will show you how to have more humour and creativity in all facets of your life.
Sponsored by: Western Surety Company

Warm and Fuzzy - An Overview of CCA's National Mould Guidelines
In June 2002, the CCA Board of Directors created a Mould Task Force with a mandate to produce recommended best practices for contractors, designers and owners to address the growing concerns surrounding the issue of mould. After much work and many long hours, the CCA Board of Directors approved the National Guidelines document in September 2003, with the release of the Guide shortly thereafter. The Chair of the CCA Mould Task Force, Lionel Neveu, will outline the contents of this report and discuss the rights and responsibilities of stakeholders as addressed in the document. This is a must attend session in order to save your business from any future liability in this growing area of litigation.

Lessons Learned from Reverse Auctions
Do reverse auctions deliver the cost savings they claim? What do the results reveal? As more purchasers of construction turn to reverse auctions as a preferred procurement method, is it delivering the desired result of providing owners with the lowest possible price? Or are there far greater impacts to using reverse auctions and the goal of simply driving down the bottom line. Join David Stec, an internationally recognized expert for his research on online reverse auctions and Vice President of The Center for Lean Business Management for this look into the real consequences of reverse auction use, and how this controversial practice is being received in the construction industry.
Sponsored by: Black & McDonald

Have PPPs Met the Challenge?
Interest in public-private partnerships (PPP) has reached new heights in Canada, as public agencies and governments at all levels face the increasing challenge of having to do more with less in meeting their infrastructure and service demands. From new roads and bridges to hospitals and office space, PPP is touted as the ultimate solution to meeting these challenges. But has the PPP model lived up to its billing? Explore the successes and failures of PPP in Canada, find out where they go from here and what opportunities still lie ahead for Canada’s construction industry.
Sponsored by: Lafarge Canada

All in the Family Business
The Canadian Association of Family Business (CAFE) is a group of successful family businesses that have been dealing with family business governance and succession issues since 1983. Wayne Morsky, a founding member and current President of the CAFE Regina Chapter will share his insight on family business. Wayne has been a member of his family business, Morsky Construction, for over 20 years. He started in the business with a part time job during high school and is now a principal owner in Morsky Construction's group of companies with his brother Brian.
 
This session will discuss the cornerstones that successful family businesses have used for generations to build strong business families!

New this year: CCA Cyber-Café
March 22-26, 2004 (07:00 - 16:00 daily)
CCA is creating a valuable resource centre for delegates to use during the conference week. Work stations will be available for delegates to retrieve their e-mails, access the Internet and print small documents. Coffee, drinks and muffins will be available throughout the day. Seminars for small groups and demos will also be offered on the following topics:

• Sourcing Project Opportunities On-Line – New COOLNet Canada
• Minding your e-Business – Canadian Bankers Association
• e-Business for small and medium size business – Tool Kit from Industry Canada
• Export Opportunities using SourceCAN
• The Electronic Courthouse by Nova Forum

SHOWS!!! SHOWS!!! SHOWS!!!
Las Vegas is not famous only for its gambling... It offers amazing productions, each better than the other. Although there is an incredible amount of shows every night of the week, they get sold out quickly. Remember to reserve your tickets at least a few months in advance to avoid disappointment. You can visit www.vegas.com for information about shows and dinner. You can also call the Four Season’s concierge at 702-632-5300 to make arrangements in advance. Please let the concierge know that you are with the CCA conference. (NB: At this time, it looks like the Celine Dion show will be dark for a few weeks after March 21, 2004.)

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