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Annual Conference Winnipeg 2015

WELCOME TO WINNIPEG Known for its friendly and welcoming spirit, Winnipeg is a diverse multicultural city with a rich and varied history.

Beginning as an aboriginal trading centre, Winnipeg was at the heart of the country’s fur trade and instrumental in developing Canada’s gateway to the west. Home to a grain exchange that once rivalled the largest markets in the world, Winnipeg’s architecture and neighbourhoods reflect the profound character of this once small prairie town.

Over the last decades, Winnipeg has developed into a cosmopolitan city complete with top-notch restaurants, swanky boutiques, exciting attractions and an arts and culture scene that bursts with talent and originality.

We’d like to welcome you to the FEI Canada Annual Conference and the city of Winnipeg, where we know you will enjoy memorable experiences.

FEI Canada’s 2015 conference is a must-attend event for all our members and their guests! FEI Canada’s annual national conference and exhibit forum provides a platform for the best and brightest in our country to come together to network, exchange ideas, learn and find solutions to current challenges.

This conference will provide the necessary tools to implement success and resources to keep pace in these demanding times. Here’s a look at what the FEI Canada conference has to offer:

We look forward to spending time with you!

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FEI Canada’s 2015 conference is a must-attend event for all our members and their guests!

FEI Canada’s annual national conference and exhibit forum provides a showcase for the best and brightest in our country to come together to network, exchange ideas, learn and find solutions to current challenges. This conference will equip you with tools for success and the resources you need to keep pace in these demanding times.

Just look at what the FEI Canada conference has to offer: Seven captivating keynote presentations : Thursday, June 11, 2015 Brian Ferguson, President & CEO, Cenovus Energy Inc. Alister Cowan, EVP & CEO, Suncor Energy Inc. Janice Fukakusa, Chief Administrative Officer & CFO, RBC Don Solman, EVP & CFO, Richardson International James Robbins, Leadership Trainer, The Robbins Group Gail Asper, President & Trustee, The Asper Foundation Friday, June 12, 2015 Ian Anderson, President, Kinder Morgan Canada Joe Dion, Chairman & CEO, Frog Lake Energy Resources Corp.

Dawn Desjardins, Deputy Chief Economist, RBC Bank Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, Alberta Treasury Branch, ATB Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets Ambassador Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the USA

Seven concurrent sessions presented by executives and thought leaders such as: • • • • • •

Marilyn Barefoot, President, Barefoot Brainstorming Susan Campbell, VP Finance, Cineplex Entertainment Angela Lekatsas, VP & Treasurer, Agrium Peter Heimler, Associate Partner, KPMG Andrew Miller, President, ACM Consulting Doug Williamson, President & CEO, The Beacon Group

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Program Agenda

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Tuesday, June 9 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Registration/information desk open

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Annual general meeting – all members invited!

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Reception – early arrival delegates & guests sponsored by:

Wednesday, June 10 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

FEI CANADA – ROBERT HALF GOLF TOURNAMENT, Bridges Golf Course sponsored by:

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Breakfast – early arrival delegates & guests

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Registration/information desk

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

GUEST PROGRAM: Winnipeg City Sightseeing Tour, lunch and Journey to Churchill, Assiniboine Park

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

WELCOME RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL All FEI Canada members & guests sponsored by:

Thursday, June 11 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Registration/information desk

7:30 am – 8:40 am

BREAKFAST SEMINARS: BMO Financial Group, IBM Canada, Kronos International

8:45 am – 9:10 am

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg Michael Conway, FEI Canada President & CEO Bev Davies, 2015 Conference Chair

9:10 am - 10:00 am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Financial leverage: How financial leaders exert strategic influence Brian Ferguson, President & CEO, Cenovus Energy

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Networking break

10:30 am – 11:45 am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS CFO Panel Alister Cowan, EVP & CFO, Suncor Energy Janice Fukakusa, Chief Adminstrative Officer & CFO, RBC & Canada’s 2014 CFO of the Year Award™ recipient Don Solman, EVP & CFO, Richardson International

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Thursday, June 11 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS Cash is still king in decision making Moderator: Allan Orr, Wolters Kluwer Brian Allard, Partner, EY Canada John Forester, CFO, DBG Canada Angela Lekatsas, VP & Treasurer, Agrium Technology Forum - Social Media Moderator: Bill Ross, Business Executive, Vercerta Inc. Randall Craig, Social Media Expert Steve Levinson, Managing Director of Security Consulting, Online Business Systems Xerxes Cooper, VP & CFO, IBM Canada Luncheon in exhibit hall Sponsored by : CONCURRENT SESSIONS Leadership Doug Williamson, President & CEO, The Beacon Group John Wright, CEO, Canadian Management Centre Leading practices in implementing Enterprise Risk Management processes Peter Heimler, Associate Partner, KPMG Steve Mallory, Chair – Governance, Risk & Strategy, VIA Rail Canada Controllers’ roundtable: What keeps controllers up at night?

Moderator: Susan Campbell, VP Finance, Cineplex Entertainment

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Nine minutes on Monday… The simple way to turn Your managers into inspirational leadership James Robbins, Leadership Trainer and Motivational Speaker & Founder, The Robbins Group

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECEPTION in Exhibit Hall

5:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Depart for gala evening

6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION Tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Keynote presentation and gala dinner Miracle at the Forks: How we reached for the stars Gail Asper, President and Trustee, The Asper Foundation and board member of The Canadian Museum for Human Rights Sponsored by:

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Friday, June 12 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration/information desk

7:30 am – 8:40 am

BREAKFAST SEMINARS: Eagle Professional Resources Xerox Canada

8:45 am – 9:00 am

WELCOME REMARKS Michael Conway, FEI Canada President & CEO Bev Davies, 2015 Conference Chair

9:00 am - 10:00 am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Successfully doing business with the Aboriginal Community Moderator: Scott Reeves, Partner, Tingle Merrett Ian Anderson, President, Kinder Morgan Canada Joe Dion, Chairman & CEO, Frog Lake Energy Resources

10:00 am – 10:15 pm

Exhibit hall draw prizes

10:15 am – 10:45 am

Networking break in Exhibit Hall

10:45 am – 12:00 pm

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Economic Outlook for 2015 and beyond Moderator: Dean Newman, Managing Principal, Cresa Partners Dawn Desjardins, Deputy Chief Economist, RBC Bank Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, Alberta Treasury Branch Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets CONCURRENT SESSIONS

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

The role of finance leaders in fostering innovation Moderator: Glenn Kerrick, President & CEO, Alma CG Marilyn Barefoot, President, Barefoot Brainstorming Andrew Miller, President, ACM Consulting Communicating the pillars of sustainability Moderator: Lisa Dorian, Managing Director, North America, MDA Training Rob Malli, CFO & VP Corporate Services, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Sharon Mathers, SVP Communications and Public Affairs, CIBC Bill Murphy, National Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, KPMG LLP 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm

CLOSING LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS Ambassador Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the USA Sponsored by:

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

DOOR PRIZES AND CLOSE OF CONFERENCE

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Keynote Speakers Thursday, June 11, 2015

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 9:10 am – 9:55 am

FINANCIAL LEVERGE: HOW FINANCIAL LEADERS EXERT STRATEGIC INFLUENCE

Brian Ferguson President & CEO Cenovus Energy

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 9:55 am – 11:10 am

CFO PANEL

Janice Fukakusa, Chief Administrative Officer & CFO, RBC & Canada’s CFO™ of the Year Award recipient for 2014

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Alister Cowan, EVP & CFO, Suncor Energy

Don Solman, EVP & CFO, Richardson International

NINE MINUTES ON MONDAY… THE SIMPLE WAY TO TURN YOUR MANAGERS INTO INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP

James Robbins Leadership Trainer and Motivational Speaker & Founder The Robbins Group

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm during gala dinner

MIRACLE AT THE FORKS: HOW WE REACHED FOR THE STARS

Gail Asper President and Trustee, The Asper Foundation and board member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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Keynote Speakers Friday, June 12, 2015

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 9:00 am – 10:00 am

SUCCESSFULLY DOING BUSINESS WITH THE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY

Ian Anderson President, Kinder Morgan Canada

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Scott Reeves

Chairman & CEO, Frog Lake Energy Resources

Partner, Tingle Merrett

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR 2015 AND BEYOND

Dawn Desjardins, Deputy Chief Economist, RBC Bank

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm during closing luncheon

Joe Dion

Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, Alberta Treasury Branch

Benjamin Tal Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets National

CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Ambassador Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the United States of Amercia

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Social Programs

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AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION: FEI CANADA’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE GALA Sponsored by: An evening to remember awaits all at the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights. This museum is the first national museum in Canada’s history to be built outside the national Capital Region and solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. It is a stunning new international architectural icon and showcases 10 core galleries that contain diverse stories, from Canada and around the world, relayed through interactive presentation, multimedia technology and world-class design.

The evening begins with a tour of the galleries followed by a gala sit-down dinner where you will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Buhler Hall.

To highlight the museum experience, Gail Asper, President and Trustee, The Asper Foundation and board member of The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be addressing the audience on: The Miracle at the Forks: How we reached for the stars.

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2015 FEI CANADA – ROBERT HALF GOLF TOURNAMENT BRIDGES GOLF COURSE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 6:30 am – 3:30 pm Sponsored by: Bridges Golf Course is set within a majestic woodland background and presents both a traditional links style layout with a challenging tree-lined golfing experience. Bridges is known for its championship design, which allows each golfer to use every club in their bag.

This championship immaculately conditioned treasure may be played from four different sets of tees allowing everyone to play at their own skill level while taking in the beauty of the property!

The format is “play your own ball” which allows each player to play at their own skill level and pace, all the while enjoying the camaraderie of their FEI Canada friends in their foursome and at lunch when the game is finished.

Price per person: $159 + applicable taxes Includes transportation, breakfast, green fees, cart, lunch, prizes, gifts and awards.

If needed club rentals are available for $42.00 + tax Dress Code: • No denim pants, short or shirts • Shorts must be dress shorts and Bermuda length • Collared shirt, turtleneck or mock neck • Ladies may wear a sleeveless golf shirt as long as it has a collar • No sweat pants or sweat shorts (nylon suits are acceptable) • All players must wear non-metal spiked golf shoes or soft soled shoes Itinerary: Format of tournament: Play your own ball (18 holes) 6:30 am 6:45 am 8:00 am 1:30 pm 3:30 pm

Buses depart hotel for Bridges Golf Course Registration and breakfast at golf course, practice range Shotgun start (golfers should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to start) Buffet BBQ lunch, reception, prizes and awards Buses depart golf course to return to hotel

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Guest Programs

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Wednesday, June 10 Winnipeg City Sightseeing Tour and Journey to Churchill 9:00 am – 4:00 pm You will drive by the Forks National Historic site, Winnipeg’s historical “meeting place”, with its unique outdoor historic site and indoor market of shops, cafes, and restaurants. You will tour through the Exchange District, with its exceptional collection of terra cotta and cut stone architecture. This thriving and unique neighborhood is home to an array of restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries and Winnipeg’s theatre district. Its cobblestone streets and friendly pedestrian environment also contribute to its popularity as a period backdrop for today’s movie industry.

Following this you will stop to hear the incredible story of Winnipeg’s World War II spy called Intrepid, you also see the Legislative Building, the beautiful homes of Wellington Crescent, then you stop for lunch at the Fusion Grill.

After lunch you continue to Winnipeg’s 393-acre Assiniboine Park where you will walk through the unique Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, which features bronze sculptures, porcelains, paintings and sketches by celebrated Winnipeg artist Leo Mol. Then tour on to the amazing Journey to Churchill. You start in the Wapusk Lowlands where you will see wolves, black bears, and grey wolves. The next stop will be the Gateway to the Arctic. Head inside a 10 ft acrylic tunnel and be surrounded by polar bears and seals.

PRICE PER PERSON: $109.00 + taxes Tour includes: Transportation, tour guide, lunch, Journey to Churchill exhibit and Assiniboine Park.

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Thursday, June 11 The Forks National Historical Site and Winnipeg’s French Quarter 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The tour commences with a walking tour of the Forks National Historic site, Winnipeg’s historical “meeting place”, with its unique outdoor historic site and indoor market of shops, cafes, and restaurants. You continue across the Red River to St. Boniface, Winnipeg’s French Quarter.

Enjoy a wonderful lunch at a French café.

Following lunch you will tour the beautiful St. Boniface Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Western Canada. The original cathedral, built in 1908, was destroyed by fire in 1968. The remaining walls were incorporated into the design of the new church, creating a dramatic façade facing west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg. The cathedral’s cemetery features the grave of Louis Riel, the famous Métis leader and founder of Manitoba.

You will then stand within the oldest building in Winnipeg and the largest oak log structure in North America, the St. Boniface Museum. The St. Boniface Museum depicts the lives of the French and Métis people and was the former Grey Nuns’ Convent.

PRICE PER PERSON: $79.00 + taxes Tour includes: Transportation, tour guide, lunch, tour of the French Quarter and admission to the St. Boniface Museum

Friday, June 12 Hermetic Code Tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building 9:30 am – 11:30 am At 9:30 am you depart the Delta on a short walk to the Manitoba Legislative Building. Here you join your tour guide, Dr. Frank Albo for a morning of decoding the famous symbols and architecture that makes the building truly unique. Dr. Albo will uncover trails of occult clues concealed in the building’s architecture including: hidden hieroglyphic inscriptions, numerological codes, and Freemasonic symbols so intelligently masked it has escaped historians and visitors for nearly a hundred years! You will learn that the building is a library of coded messages and secret techniques inscribed in a Masonic language. Is it possible that the Legislative Building is really a conduit of magical power? Is the building’s location in the centre of North America a site for numinous earth energies? Come and find out for yourself! At 11:30 am you walk back to the Delta PRICE PER PERSON: $36.00 + taxes Tour includes: Guide from hotel to legislative building and back to hotel Exclusive guided one and half hour tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building

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Registration Information

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES Members Special discount rate until April 30 ,2015:

$1,399

After April 30, 2015:

$1,599

New Executive members

Complimentary**

Academic, career services, retired members, charitable organizations

$699

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Special FEI Canada rates apply at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel, located adjacent to the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. To make a reservation call 1-800-268-1133 and quote FEI Canada.

The special FEI Canada rate is in effect until May 15, 2015. Reservations received after the cut-off date (or if the group rate sells out early) will be on a space and rate availability basis. When making your reservations, please indicate that you are an attendee of the FEI Canada annual conference.

Room rates available from June 7 – June 12, 2015

Non-members Special discount rate until April 30, 2015: After April 30, 2015:

$1,799

Guests

Mode Room:

$195.00 *

$1,849

Mode Premier Room:

$220.00 *

$399

Mode Signature Room:

$270.00 *

Applicable taxes will be added to all registration fees.

Registration costs include all meals, access to the sessions, speakers and exhibit hall as well as a ticket to the Thursday night event and closing luncheon. **New Executive Member: Become a new Executive member of FEI Canada and receive a complimentary registration to attend this conference. For details call: Sharon Bradshaw at (416) 366-3007 x 5105 or email: sbradshaw@feicanada.org CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS • Substitutions may be made at any time by emailing a written request to the attention of Andrea Cooney at AndreaCooney@feicanada.org • Cancellation requests must be received in writing

by May 15, 2015 • No refunds will be given for cancellations received after May 15, 2015

*all rooms are exclusive of applicable taxes

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Special discounted airfares for FEI Canada have been arranged with Air Canada and WestJet. Air Canada Visit www.aircanada.com and enter in search panel promotional code: EPR634G1.

WestJet call 1-888-493-7853 and quote discount code: CC 8612

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CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES available: For more information on how you can enhance your company’s profile or to learn more about exhibiting, contact Don Comish at (416) 366-3007 x 5108 or dcomish@feicanada.org

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