Toronto, Friday, March 20, 2009

Essentials of Corporate Law
The workshop will include discussion on various areas of law relevant to shareholder rights and liabilities, operations of companies, bylaws, qualifications, duties and powers of directors, conflict of interest and more.

Until March 17, register for all 4 of the Essentials workshops for $1500 (Members) or $1600 (Non-Members)!

The other Essentials workshops include:
Apr 23, 2009: Essentials of Corporate Secretaryship
Oct 01, 2009: Essentials of Corporate Governance
Oct 19, 2009: Essentials of Corporate Financial Management

Vancouver
March 30, 31 & April 1, 2009

The Directors' Education & Accreditation Program delivers value through its concentrated delivery, reasonable tuition, and widely recognized designation - Acc.Dir. or Accredited Director.

As this is a rigorous program that is completed in three days, pre-reading is required. Tuition includes all materials, breakfast and lunch. See our website for details and schedule of all sessions.

CSA's Proposed New Governance Regulations
Fred Enns, FCIS and Janis Riven, FCIS

The Canadian Securities Administrators have proposed fundamental changes to the current governance regulations (NP 58-201 and NI 58-101), and are suggesting a move from the current "comply-or-explain" guideline-based regime to a straight principles-based reporting scheme. In this two hour, interactive lunch 'n learn, you will have an opportunity to discuss the proposed changes with Fred Enns of Borden Ladner Gervais and Janis Riven, a leading independent governance consultant. Register now to contribute your views towards the governance community's response to CSA's proposal.

Register for the How to Engage Employees webinar
and get a chance to win a $150 gift card!

When: May 14, 2009 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST (9:00am PST)
Presenter: Barbara Adams

Pricing:
Regular: $149
ICSA member: $126.65
Early bird member: $111.75 register by April 23, 2009.

Please enter Promo Code: TW02001 when registering online for early bird member discount.

When: June 4, 2009 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST (9:00am PST)
Presenter: Barry Reiter, Partner at Bennett Jones LLP

Pricing:
Regular: $149
ICSA member price: $126.65

To ensure that you receive the special member price please update your customer profile here with CCH. Please enter Promo Code: LG13061 when registering online.

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Advanced MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Leading Players – Leading Strategies
May 5 & 6, 2009 | St. Andrew’s Centre | Toronto
Agenda Who Should Attend Why? Sponsors | Marketing Partners Sponsorship Opportunities	Price Hotel Reservations Cancellation and Refund Policy Please mail me a brochure for this conference

In collaboration with Corporate Secretary Magazine

Canadian Securities Administrator's Proposed Corporate Governance Regime

March 19, 2009 7:30 AM - 09:00 AM
CNW Boardroom, Energy Plaza Building, +15 Level, 321-6th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta

April 8, 2009 - Edmonton

$42.00 ($40+GST) - CSCS & ICSA Members
$52.50 ($50+GST) - Non-Members

2009 Membership Dues

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Branch News

Ontario Branch	B.C. Branch	Alberta Branch	Bermuda Branch
The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Albany Club (President’s Room), 91 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. An AGM package has been mailed to members.	The BC Branch Council is calling for the 2009 Annual General Meeting. The meeting will immediately be followed by a luncheon. Saturday, April 4, 2009 11:00 a.m. Arbutus Club 2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver BC Register (PDF)	The Annual General Meeting will be held on April 17, 2009.	The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Bank of Bermuda head office (Executive Suite), Front Street, Hamilton on April 22, 2009 at 5:30pm.

Employment Wanted

ICSA members in good standing can post their resume here at no charge. Employers can search here for candidates whose expertise lies in corporate secretarial, legal counsel and shareholder services.

For information info@icsacanada.org or call the office at 416-944-9727 / 1-800-501-3440.

ICSA also posts open careers available to members. Employers, please click here for details on how to post to the career listings page.

Please visit our website regularly for new postings.

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CSCS Members receive reduced Member or Marketing Partner pricing for all activities

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