Forget about the capital markets for a few hours and join CIRI Ontario for an evening of great food and friends at the Loblaw Queen’s Quay cooking school on Thursday, November 27. Under the expert guidance of Chef Martin Raymond, entertain with flare and style by learning to prepare a selection of delicious impressive-looking hors d’oeuvres.

Designed as a demonstration only, don’t be surprise if the chef calls upon you to be the sous-chef for a portion of the class! It promises to be a fun and interesting evening!

A gala evening to celebrate the holiday season at the historic Arts and Letters Club of Toronto. A reception showcasing rising young musicians will be followed by a sumptuous dinner in the Great Hall. A New York based Managing Director from Bank of America’s Investment Banking Group will offer an overview of the latest developments in the capital markets, including thoughts on managing debt and raising capital, with a specific focus on what IROs and their companies need to know when navigating in a changing market environment.

It seems everyone is rushing to establish Green initiatives, including several players in the capital markets. Many IROs have established Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives but there is more to be considered for your IR strategy. CIRI Ontario and PriceWaterhouse Coopers have partnered in this workshop to bring you the latest ideas in this growing field.

Massive funds sponsored essentially by national governments are rapidly becoming a major force in worldwide capital markets. Although initially viewed as largely passive, many of these funds are beginning to take a more active role in their investments. Our speakers will shed some light on these funds and their impact on both Canadian and global markets.