With changing regulatory requirements, it's important to stay on top of what IROs are doing well and what disclosures could be improved. Find out first hand from Kelly Gorman and Lisa Enright, Managers in the Corporate Finance Branch of the OSC. This session will cover current financial reporting topics relevant to IROs, including executive compensation and IFRS transition disclosures, plus what IROs can expect from the OSC in the coming year. You'll have an opportunity to ask your own questions during this interactive discussion.
Please return to the website frequently to check for updates.
If you have any questions or feedback on CIRI's professional development, please contact Jennifer McInnis.
If so, please join CIRI for a webinar: Job Hunt Bootcamp for Today's Economy.
The Canadian Investor Relations Institute offers you an excellent opportunity to promote your services and products to investor relations executives and consultants.
- Executive Insight: Economic uncertainty, market volatility…how are they impacting your stock and what are you doing about it?
- And the Award Goes to…Bruce Waterman, CFO of the Year
- Strategic Investor Relations Assembly: Award Winning IR
Are you responsible for the IR strategy at your company? If so, you won't want to miss this workshop. Janet Craig, Vice President of Investor Relations at Nortel Networks will take you though her IR program and show you how to set the benchmark for investor relations. Come prepared to discuss your own IR strategy and tactics in a roundtable with 3 or 4 of your peers. You'll leave this session with best practices from a number of other companies.
Join Bruce Waterman, Chief Financial Officer for Agrium Inc. and Canada’s Chief Financial Officer of the Year for 2008. The award* honours and recognizes the quality, insight, direction and leadership of Canada’s senior financial executives based on vision and leadership, corporate reporting and performance, social responsibility, innovation and business complexity.
* Awarded annually by Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada), PricewaterhouseCoopers and The Caldwell Partners International.
Mark your calendar for CIRI's 2008 Annual Conference!
Join CIRI at the 11th annual IR Magazine Canada Awards, to be held once again at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on February 7, 2008.
The Canadian Investor Relations Institute offers you an excellent opportunity to promote your services and products to investor relations executives and consultants.
TSX Venture listed company? Small cap company? New to investor relations? This two-day professional development program, with general and breakout sessions, will help you learn about issues facing IR practitioners and benchmark practices of large and small cap companies. The comprehensive program deals with understanding investor strategies, valuation measures and the IR function. Learn the latest tools and techniques to help structure the IR program that will enhance your company's credibility within the investment community.
Join us for an interactive and informative discussion by our panel of experts as they look back on how events in 2007 have impacted investor relations officers.
Reputation Management - how to proactively control your company's image.
Reputation Management - how to proactively control your company's image.
Reputation Management - how to proactively control your company's image.
Due to an overwhelming response, this workshop is now full.
Hosted jointly with the TSX Venture Exchange.
What does having a dream IR job look like?
IR Magazine Think Tanks are invitation-only interactive, multi-session conferences for senior-level IR professionals that address today's most pressing IR issues.
Executive compensation, always a hot subject, has only become hotter in the past year. The focus on pay for performance continues to escalate.
TSX Venture listed company? Small cap company? New to investor relations? This two-day professional development program, with general and breakout sessions, will help you learn about issues facing IR practitioners and benchmark practices of large and small cap companies. The comprehensive program deals with understanding investor strategies, valuation measures and the IR function. Learn the latest tools and techniques to help structure the IR program that will enhance your company's credibility within the investment community.
The Canadian Investor Relations Institute offers you an excellent opportunity to promote your services and products to investor relations executives and consultants.
These executives are responsible for building and retaining investor support through effective communications. They are the very people who purchase investor relations services to maximize the effectiveness of their programs.
The Good, The Bad and The Undecided
Is great disclosure good enough, or is earnings guidance essential for your investors and analysts? Is providing earnings guidance worth the effort and the risk?
Bob Tait, President and Chief Executive Officer of CIRI, invites you to attend CIRI's Fall 2006 Senior IR Assembly. Join us on Thursday, November 23, 12pm to 4pm, at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Toronto, ON.
We are pleased to announce that Irene Nattel, Managing Director, Global Equity Research for RBC Capital Markets Inc., will address the group in the roundtable discussion following the luncheon beginning at 12pm.
This investor relations assembly is designed to give senior investor relations practitioners a thought-provoking forum to discuss the challenges and issues affecting the future of investor relations.
Attendance at the SIRA is by invitation only. Please note that to ensure all participants have an opportunity to join the discussion, we are strictly limiting attendance to the first 30 people who register.
We encourage you to submit questions regarding earnings guidance or other topics to help us form the outline for discussion.
We look forward to seeing you in Toronto. For further information, please contact Sylvia Biggs, CIRI's Director of Professional Development, at sbiggs@ciri.org or 905 274-1639.
To Disclose or Not to Disclose…that is the question.
To Disclose or Not to Disclose…that is the question.
To Disclose or Not to Disclose…that is the question.
REGISTER NOW for the second annual M&A Symposium at the MARS Collaboration Centre in Toronto.
For more information call: 1-800-820-9777 or 416-264-7345.
Workshop fee $200.00.
To register for the event please visit www.tsx.com/en/tsxventuresuccess
To Disclose or Not to Disclose…that is the question.
What are best disclosure practices? How does your disclosure policy measure up?
Canada’s disclosure laws are among the strictest in the world and the disclosure bar is constantly being moved. Public companies are increasingly challenged to ensure their disclosure practices are clear and accountable.
Legal counsel may advise you not to disclose. Do you have a choice?
Have this and other questions answered.
The Canadian Investor Relations Institute invites you to attend this interactive discussion between an IRO, a regulator and a lawyer.
7:00am - Breakfast and Registration
7:30am-10:30am - Session
*Program subject to change
Back by Popular Demand... if you missed it at the conference here's your chance to attend.
A tech-friendly SEC Chairman, E-Proxies, XBRL, RSS, Blogs and Podcasts have put websites back in the spotlight. How do Canadian IR Website practices compare to U.S. and European standards in the new world? What's new and what's on the horizon? Hear how Canada's leading IR website owners achieve greatness in the new world of websites.
Our annual conference moves to Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City for the first time. You'll hear industry leaders and IR experts give their views and advice on topics including: selective disclosure, integrated communications, corporate branding, key valuation drivers, crisis communications, targeting and retail investors. Additional IR Roundtables will allow you to network with your peers. Meet with knowledgeable exhibitors who supply the services and products to help you do your job.
Register online by December 31, 2005 to be eligible to win the Early Bird Draw for a complimentary registration to the 2007 Conference in Whistler, B.C.
This study is the ultimate primer on how investment decisions are made. Information gathered through in depth interviews with over 300 portfolio managers and buy-side analysts was analyzed to give clear insight into the thoughts, behaviours and needs of this important group. The results clearly define the sources of information and factors used to identify potential investment targets and used to evaluate companies for a portfolio. The study also identifies the most important attributes investors look for from companies, management teams and investor relations officers.
Canadian Investor Relations Institute offers you an excellent opportunity to promote your services and products to investor relations executives and consultants.
These executives are responsible for builiding and retaining investor support through effective communications. They are the very people who purchase investor relations services to maximize the effectiveness of their programs.
TSX Venture listed company? Small cap company? New to investor relations? This two-day professional development program, with general and breakout sessions, will help you learn about issues facing IR practitioners and benchmark practices of large and small cap companies. The comprehensive program deals with understanding investor strategies, valuation measures and the IR function. Learn the latest tools and techniques to help structure the IR program that will enhance your company's credibility within the investment community.
This is also an ideal opportunity for you to meet key suppliers of IR information and technology through exhibits of their products and services.
This SIRA is following on the heels of the successful Civil Liabilities sessions CIRI had in the Fall of 2005.
This event is by Invitation Only!Build investor confidence to enhance corporate value
The Program
Together, CIRI and the Richard Ivey School of Business have developed Strategic Management of Investor Relations. Through the program, you will have the tools to devlop a more loyal and satisfied shareholder base and increase investor interest.
We have now reached capacity and no longer will be accepting registrations.
As of December 31, 2005, secondary market investors will have the statutory right to sue Ontario reporting issuers and other issuers who have substantial connection to Ontario for disclosing information to the marketplace that is false, misleading or untimely. These provisions will change existing Ontario securities law and will impact both the issuer and the stakeholders. Hear from our panel of experts on how to protect your company from litigation, who is liable, available defences and what issuers can do to prepare themselves.
We have now reached capacity and no longer will be accepting registrations.
This event has been cancelled. CIRI is working on re-scheduling this event for the beginning of December. An email will be sent out in regards to the new date, time and location. Please contact CIRI if you have any questions. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
This multi-disciplinary symposium, delivered by a variety of experts, will provide a 360 degree view of the current trends in M&A including evaluating the complexities in cross border transactions, tax considerations, governance issues and the implications of shareholder activism.
How do you keep your quarterlies accurate, on deadline, and reasonably concise? Why is non-financial information gaining importance? What does it take to keep on top of the reporting process? What are the latest trends in annual report distribution and production? Does your MD&A measure up? Have these and many other questions answered.
To attend both days of the Financial Seminars, go to Attend Both for the discounted rate.
This seminar will help increase your understanding of financial performance and value creation. You will also develop basic skills in applying financial ratios and valuation techniques to analyze a company's performance and business strategy. Plus strengthen your analyst relationship and understand the key drivers.
To attend both days of the Financial Seminars, go to Attend Both for the discounted rate.
To attend both days of the Financial Seminars, September 21-22, 2005 there is a discounted rate.
If you want to attend Day 1 only - Mastering Accounting Principles / Financial Analysis - go to Day 1 only.
If you want to attend Day 2 only - Financial Reporting - go to Day 2 only.
Join your fellow IROs at CIRI's 18th annual conference in beautiful Banff, Alberta.
Speakers with insight and experience. Workshops and discussions covering topics of importance to you. A chance to network with your peers.
Watch your mailbox for the 2005 conference brochure. CIRI's printed materials are undergoing an 'extreme makeover'. Our thanks to Haughton Brazeau for the design concept for the conference brochure and other pieces you'll see this year.
CIRI acknowledges and thanks Lexis Nexis for providing special support for the 2005 conference.
From Pechiney to Novelis and beyond!
The session taking place in Montreal, Quebec is still taking place. That event is an in person session.
Improving Board/Shareholder Communication
What should Boards be doing to ensure they understand shareholder issues and concerns? Join us for a discussion on managing the interaction between Directors and shareholders, and how IR professionals can improve communications between shareholders and Board members.
The Assembly is a by invitation only gathering of senior IROs that provides an opportunity for interactive peer to peer discussion, in a boardroom setting, chaired by an experienced IRO.
The Assembly will provide an opportunity for you to exchange ideas and discuss issues with other IR professionals whose years of experience qualify them to participate in this event. The discussion will no doubt focus on the increased role and challenges facing investor relations professionals today given the dramatic changes taking place in Canadian and international capital markets.
Prior to the Assembly we will forward registrants a summary of topics to be discussed along with any relevant background material.
Please note that to ensure everyone at the Assembly has the opportunity to participate in the discussion, we are strictly limiting attendance to the first 25 people who accept this invitation.
Special thanks to Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP for sponsoring the 2005 Senior IR Assembly.
One of CIRI's most popular programs, this two-day event with general and breakout sessions, will help you learn about issues facing IR practitioners and benchmark practices of large and small cap companies. This comprehensive program deals with understanding investor strategies, valuation measures and the IR function. Learn the latest tools and techniques to help you structure or update your IR program in order to enhance your company's profile and credibility within the investment community.
This is also an ideal opportunity for you to meet key suppliers of IR information and technology through exhibits of their products and services.
Canadian Investor Relations Institute offers you an excellent opportunity to promote your services and products to investor relations executives and consultants.
These executives are responsible for builiding and retaining investor support through effective communications. They are the very people who purchase investor relations services to maximize the effectiveness of their programs.
Registration for the live webcast closes at 11:30am (EST). The Webinar will be archived after the event, and will be available for purchase. Details to follow shortly.
Shareholder Communication - a Two Way 'Street' (ON)
The Canadian Investor Relations Institute and the Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries invite you to attend this interactive think tank. Get practical examples of how your peers are improving their board and shareholder relationship. Hear companies speak frankly about about their approach and learn the latest objectives of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance. Have your questions answered.
Special thanks to Georgeson Shareholder Communications Canada for sponsoring this event.
The Assembly will provide an opportunity for you to exchange ideas and discuss issues with other IR professionals whose years of experience qualify them to participate in this event. The discussion will no doubt focus on the increased role and challenges facing investor relations professionals today given the dramatic changes taking place in Canadian and international capital markets.
We'd like your input on the specific topics that should be addressed. Prior to the Assembly we will forward registrants a summary of topics to be discussed along with any relevant background material.
Please note that to ensure everyone at the Assembly has the opportunity to participate in the discussion, we are strictly limiting attendance to the first 25 people who accept this invitation.
Shareholder Communication - a Two Way 'Street' (PQ)
The Canadian Investor Relations Institute and the Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries invite you to attend this interactive think tank. Get practical examples of how your peers are improving their board and shareholder relationship. Hear companies speak frankly about their approach and learn the latest objectives of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance. Have your questions answered.
Special thanks to Georgeson Shareholder Communications Canada for sponsoring this event.
CIRI and the Richard Ivey School of Business have developed The Strategic Management of Investor Relations, a five day program to help you and your organization have a better assessment of a company's true value, develop a more loyal and satisfied group, and increase investor interest.
