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2013 National Charity Law Symposium Presented by the CBA and OBA Charity and Not-for-profit Law Sections and the Professional Development Committee Friday, May 10, 2013 Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Ontario Sponsors: Co-Chairs: Terrance S. Carter, Carters Professional Corporation, Orangeville, ON Kate Lazier, Miller Thomson LLP, Toronto, ON Get ready to discuss, learn, explore and connect with leading experts, as well as your peers, from across Canada at the CBA’s Charity Law Symposium. The Charity & Not-For-Profit Sections of the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association are coming together to bring you this prestigious one-day event. While earning six hours of CPD credits, you will also have the opportunity to: • Discuss timely trends and developments, including how the 2013 Federal Budget could affect your clients, and effectively using Anti-Spam legislation to protect your clients. • Learn exclusive updates to assist your clients, as the Canadian Revenue Agency’s Director General of the Charities Directorate joins us for lunch. • Explore challenging new issues, such as the roadblocks corruption and sanctions have on humanitarian aid. • Connect with leading in-house corporate counsel for a discussion on corporate challenges under the CNCA. You will not want to miss one of this year’s most prestigious Charity Law events. And for the first time ever, the CBA will be live streaming this program for those who can’t make it in person. Don’t get caught unaware – mark your calendars today! Soyez prêt à discuter, apprendre, analyser et communiquer avec des experts reconnus, de même qu’avec vos pairs, de tout le Canada au Symposium du droit des organismes de bienfaisance de l’ABC. Les sections du droit des organismes de bienfaisance et à but non lucratif de l’Association du Barreau canadien (ABC) et de l’Association du Barreau de l’Ontario se rassemblent pour vous offrir cette prestigieuse activité d’une journée. Tout en gagnant six heures de crédits de DPC, vous pourrez aussi : • discuter des tendances et des faits récents, notamment des façons dont le budget fédéral 2013 pourrait toucher vos clients, et de l’utilisation efficace de la législation anti-pourriel afin de protéger vos clients; • apprendre des nouveautés exclusives afin d’aider vos clients, alors que la directrice générale de la Direction des organismes de bienfaisance de l’Agence du revenu du Canada se joindra à nous pour le déjeuner; • analyser de nouvelles questions stimulantes, comme les obstacles que constituent la corruption et les sanctions pour l’aide humanitaire; • communiquer avec des conseillers juridiques d’entreprises reconnus dans le domaine pour discuter des défis que pose la Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but non lucratif pour les entreprises. Vous ne voudrez surtout pas manquer l’une des activités les plus prestigieuses de l’année en droit des organismes de bienfaisance. Et pour la toute première fois, l’ABC offrira en direct sur Internet ce programme à ceux qui ne peuvent être présents! Ne soyez pas pris au dépourvu – inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui! Ce programme est offert uniquement en anglais. Pr o g r a m 8:00 | 8:30 REGISTRATION 8:30 | 8:35 OPENING COMMENTS Co-Chairs: Terrance S. Carter, Carters Professional Corporation, Orangeville, ON Kate Lazier, Miller Thomson LLP, Toronto, ON TIMELY NEW TAX TOPICS TO CONSIDER 8:35 | 9:05 Federal Budget and Income Tax Update Florence l. Carey, Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP, Winnipeg, MB 9:05 | 9:35 Not-for-Profit Organizations, CRA Rulings and Audits Pamela Burnley, Canada Revenue Agency, Toronto, ON 9:35 | 10:05 An Overview of Community Economic Development (CED) Including Program Related Investments Theresa L. M. Man, Carters Professional Corporations, Orangeville, ON 10:05 | 10:30 REFRESHMENT BREAK 10:30 | 11:00 The Ins & Outs of the Clergy Residence Deduction Amanda J. Stacey, Miller Thomson, Toronto, ON SPECIAL OPERATIONAL ISSUES 11:00 | 11:30 Practical Application of Privacy & Anti-Spam Issues for Charities & Not-for-Profits John P. Beardwood, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Toronto, ON 11:30 | 12:00 Special Challenges for Special Act Corporations Clifford S. Goldfarb, Gardiner Roberts LLP, Toronto, ON 12:00 | 12:15 QUESTION PERIOD CRA COMES TO LUNCH 12:15 | 1:10 LUNCH 1:10 | 1:45 CRA Comes to Lunch Cathy Hawara, Director General, Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency, Ottawa, ON 1:45 | 1:55 BREAK CHALLENGING NEW ISSUES 1:55 | 2:25 When Doing Good Becomes Wrongdoing: Humanitarian Aid, Corruption and Sanctions Samuel Schwisberg, Canadian Red Cross, Ottawa, ON 2:25 | 2:55 The Changing Landscape of Political Activities for Charities Arthur Drache, Drache Aptowitzer PC, Ottawa, ON 2:55 | 3:10 REFRESHMENT BREAK CORPORATE PANEL DISCUSSION 3:10 | 4:25 Corporate Conundrums (including Continuance) Don J. Bourgeois, Legal Counsel, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Kitchener, ON David P. Stevens, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, Toronto, ON Linda J. Godel, Torkin Manes LLP, Toronto, ON 4:25 | 4:30 CLOSING REMARKS OF CO-CHAIRS 4:30 WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION CONFERENCE ACCREDITATION The time spent attending this program (6.0 hours) is eligible for credit towards the annual continuing professional development ("CPD") requirement in all mandatory CPD jurisdictions. Accreditation information relating to ethics, professionalism and practice management content to follow. This program has been approved for LAW PRO CPD Premium Credit. Speakers subject to change Re g i s t r a t i o n F o r m MEETING VENUE Westin Harbour Castle One Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6 Phone: (416) 869-1600 or 1-888-627-8559 Please contact the hotel directly and refer to the CBA - 2013 National Charity Law Symposium to obtain the preferred rate of $189 plus tax per night (subject to availability). The preferred room rate is available until April 8, 2013. JOINT CBA/OBA 2013 NATIONAL CHARITY LAW SYMPOSIUM Friday May 10, 2013 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON In Person Registration Fees FEE TOTAL $355.00 + HST $255.00 + HST $455.00 + HST $401.15 $288.15 $514.15 TRAVEL Book online at www.aircanada.com to take advantage of a 10% discount on Tango Plus, Latitude and Executive airfares to Toronto (YYZ). You must quote promotion code: NXJWNZV1at the time of booking and you must book online. q CBA Members q Students (CBA Members) q Non-Members Book online at www.flyporter.com or call 1-888-619-8622 using promo code NCLS13 to receive a 20% discount on all fare classes for attendees. The discount applies to the best available published fares at the time of booking. qYes, I will attend the Wine and Cheese Reception on Friday, May 10, 2013. CAR RENTAL AVIS, the official rental car supplier of the CBA, offers several special rates. Call 1-800-331-1600 or visit www.avis.com to reserve your car. You must quote discount number C136498. REGISTRATION Pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AMEX), or send cheque or money order made payable to the Canadian Bar Association together with this registration form to: Mahoganey Jones, PD Coordinator Canadian Bar Association 865 Carling Ave., Suite 500, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5S8 Fax to: 613-237-0185 Email: [email protected] PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE TOGETHER WITH A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM. ALL RECEIPTS ARE MAILED OUT AFTER THE CONFERENCE. CANCELLATION POLICY There will be a 20% administrative charge for any cancellation received in writing prior to April 9, 2013. No refunds will be issued after April 9. There will be no refunds for “no-show” registrants. INFORMATION For further information about this program, please contact Mahoganey Jones at the CBA National Office by telephone at 613-237-2925 or 1-800-267-8860 ext. 189, or by e-mail at [email protected]. PERSONAL INFORMATION CONSENT CBA’s programs are supported by preferred suppliers, sponsors, and exhibitors. Subject to the following paragraph, I understand that the provision of contact information on this form constitutes my consent to such information being disclosed to the preferred suppliers, sponsors, and exhibitors of this program. For further information about the CBA’s treatment of personal information, see members’ Privacy Policy at www.cba.org. Webcast Registration Fees q CBA Members q Students (CBA Members) q Non-Members FEE TOTAL $285.00 + HST $205.00 + HST $365.00 + HST $322.05 $231.65 $412.45 CBA GST Number: 10684 3444 RT0001 qYes, I would like to join the CBA now and pay the member fee to attend this program. 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