PENSION SESSIONS

Birthdates Should Not Drive DC Pension Plans
Mark S. Yamada, President & CEO, Pur Investing

Exploring Best Practices: Are Plan Administrator Required To Consider Climate Change?
Emile Lavergne, Climate Strategist, Manifest Climate
Jonathan Wypych, Associate Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Blue Print To A Pension Plan
Nisha Singh, Senior Consultant PBI Actuarial Consultants Ltd.

Communication in the Digital Age
Leyla Imanirad,  Chief Empowerment Officer, Pension Bar

Decumulation: The Why & How for Plan Sponsors
Frederick Vettese, Actuary and Retirement Expert
Pat Leo, VP, Longevity Retirement Solutions, Purpose Investments

A Mind for Pensions
Tim Cottee, Director, Sales Enablement, Group Retirement and Savings, Canada Life

CAPSA Initiatives
Angela Mazerolle, Vice President, Regulatory Operations; Superintendent, Pensions and Insurance at FCNB (New Brunswick)
Caroline Blouin, Executive Vice President, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (Ontario)

BENEFITS SESSIONS 

Employee Resilience: How to Increase It – And Strengthen Organizational Performance
JM Lavoie, Regional Vice-President, Business Develpment and Client Relationship – Group Retirement Services - Quebec
Alexandra Laflamme-Sanders, Assistant Vice-President, Products & Solutions, Group Benefits, Sun Lifea

Drug Trends Panel
Martin Chung, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Health Management, Equitable Life of Canada
Anar Dossa, Director, Pharmacy Services, Pacific Blue Cross
Suzanne Lepage, Private Health Plan Strategist

Advanced COVID-19: Legal Considerations for Return to the Office and a Litigation Update
George G. Vuicic, Associate, Hicks Morley LLP

Make Better Decisions: Applying Real World Evidence in Health and Disability Plans
Chris Bonnett, Principal Consultant, H3 Consulting
Daria O’Reilly, Lead Health Economist, Telus Health
Ned Pojskic, Vice President, Pharmacy Benefits Management, Green Shield Canada

Disability and Return to Workplace
Dan Licoppe, Director, Maximum Benefit, Johnston Group
Addie Greco-Sanchez, President, AGS Rehab Solutions Inc.

Group Benefits And Well-Being: The New Normal
Williams Lindsay, Senior Disability Management Advisor for the Disability Management and Prevention team, Desjardins Insurance

Canadian Health Equity Index: 2022 Insights
Patty Faith, Director, Brand and Communications, Medavie Blue Cross

INVESTMENT SESSIONS

The Value Of Risk Modelling To Diversify Your Portfolio Risk And Optimize Your Asset Allocation
David McGowan, Vice President, Strategic Asset Allocation, BCI
Daniella Vega, Vice President, Multi-Asset Class Solutions, Fiera Capital

The Impact Of Rising Inflation On Your Investments: Strategies To Combat The Impact Of An Inflationary Environment
Rachel Volynsky, Chief Investment Officer, Mercer Global Investments Canada Limited
Denise Kehler, Head of Delegated Portfolio Management, Canada, WTW and Integra Capital Limited

ESG Integration, From Policy To Portfolio
Emily Lawrence, Director of Sustainable Investing, Northern Trust Asset Management

CIO Panel
Asif Haque, Chief Investment Officer, CAAT Pension Plan
Aaron Bennett,  Chief Investment Officer, UPP 

Alternative Investments: The Case For Domestic Versus Global Investment
Andrew Croll, Vice-President and Director, Alternative Investments TD Asset Management
David Alloune, Senior Director, Trans-Canada Capital

KEYNOTES, OTHER & FRENCH

Keynote: Innovate Or Die!
Pablos Holman 

Head, Heart And Hands – An Inside Look At Mental Health Matters And Our Path Forward
Amy Deacon, Clinical Social Worker/Founder, Toronto Wellness Counselling
Julie Gaudry, Head of Group Benefits, RBC Insurance

Economic Forecast Panel
Carlos Leitão, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Member for Robert-Baldwin (Quebec Liberal Party), Chair of the Committee on Public Administration, Official Opposition Critic for Infrastructure, Official Opposition Critic for Integrity in Public Procurement, Official Opposition Critic for Public Finance, Official Opposition Critic for the Fight Against Climate Change

Candice Bangsund, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Global Asset Allocation, Fiera Capital

Mieux-être et avantages sociaux : la nouvelle donne
William Lindsay, Conseiller Service aux preneurs en gestion et prévention des invalidités, Desjardins Assurances

Résilience des employés : comment l’accroître – et renforcer le rendement organisationnel
JM Lavoie, Vice-président régional, développement des affaires, Régimes collectifs de retraite, Sun Life Québec
Alexandra Laflamme-Sanders, Vice-présidente adjointe, produits et solutions, Garanties collectives, Sun Life, Québec

Repenser l'avenir : Extraire les possibilités
Philippe Lagacé, Conseiller principal, assurance collective, Mercer Marsh Avantages Sociaux

L’Intégration ESG : de la politique au portefeuille
Emily Lawrence, Directrice nord-américaine de l’investissement durable, Northern Trust Asset Management

Strategies légales pour le retour au présentiel et mise à jour sur la jurisprudence
George G. Vuicic, Associé, Hicks Morley LLP

Sunday, June 12, 2022 5:30 pm to 7:00 PM - First on the Scene Hospitality Suite

Flying in early? Drinks are on us! Drop by our Hospitality Suite for cocktails and canapés.

Monday June 13, 2022 - 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Champagne Wall & Sugar Shack Lunch

Time to step out of your bubble and reconnect with peers at the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Wall, get your Buzz on at the Barista Coffee Bar and Sweeten the Deal with our Sugar Shack luncheon.

Make sure to join us to pick up your special welcome gift!

Monday, June 13, 2022 6:00 pm to 9:00 PM - Montreal EXPO ‘22 Reception & Dinner

Flashback to World Fair fun & games and work up an appetite for the Taste of the Nations Food Fest!

Monday, June 13, 2022 9:00 pm to 11:00 PM - Remember Montreal’s Cabarets

Calling all cellar smellers! No flat tires allowed. No coffin varnish will be served, we promise!

Follow the clues to our secret After Hours Speakeasy for some Giggle water. Brush up on your 1920’s speakeasy slang. They’ll come in handy for your drink order. 

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 6:15 pm to 9:30 PM - Revive your Senses with the best of Montreal

An evening of Mixology, Sumptuous Food and Performing Arts.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 9:30 pm to 11:00 PM - After hours Jazz & Nightcap

Between the two World Wars, Montreal was known as the Harlem of the North. Come join us while we serve up some Jazz - Montreal style.