Creating Value from Knowledge: Leveraging the Strength of Customs BrokersDates: November 5-7, 2023 |
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Sunday, November 5, 2023 |
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15:00 – 20:00
Foyer |
Conference Registration
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18:00 – 20:00
Pierre de Coubertin |
Welcome Reception
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Monday, November 6, 2023 |
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07:30 – 09:30
Foyer |
Conference Registration (continued)
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08:00 – 09:00
Pierre de Coubertin |
Breakfast for Conference Delegates and registered Companions
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09:00 – 10:00
Saison A & B |
Opening Keynote: The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety (invited)
Gain key insights into the perspectives of Canada’s new Minister of Public Safety in relation to safety, security and the free flow of goods across Canada’s borders. *Simultaneous interpretation available |
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10:00 - 10:15
Foyer |
Networking Break
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10:00
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Tour for registered Companions
Meet in Atrium |
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10:15 – 11:30
Saison A & B |
CARM Level Set: Mike Leahy, Darren Uchman, Kerri-Anne Whittaker
To ensure everyone has the same information, the CBSA will provide details on CARM registration, financial security requirements/ processes; planning for October 2023; May 2024 intentions and potential future enhancements. *Simultaneous interpretation available |
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11:30 – 12:00
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GAA and STC Update: Wendy Wagner, Partner Gowling WLG and Cynthia Elderkin, Partner Gowling WLG
To prepare for the breakout session in the afternoon, learn the latest on the work that has been done to update the General Agency Agreement (GAA) template, including the methodology, STCs, and how to protect yourself in cases of change. *Simultaneous interpretation available |
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12:00 – 13:00
Pierre de Coubertin |
Luncheon for Conference Delegates
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13:00 - 13:50
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Breakout Session #1
*No simultaneous interpretation |
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GAA Q&A
La Galérie Room
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CARM Delegation of Authority and CCP Registration
Été Room
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Financial Security Tools Q&A
Printemps Room
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13:55 - 14:45
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Breakout Session #2
*No simultaneous interpretation |
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GAA Q&A
La Galérie Room
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CARM Delegation of Authority and CCP Registration
Été Room
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Financial Security Tools Q&A
Printemps Room
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14:45 – 15:05
Foyer |
Networking Break
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15:05 -15:55
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Breakout Session #3
*No simultaneous interpretation |
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GAA Q&A
La Galérie Room
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CARM Delegation of Authority and CCP Registration
Été Room
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Financial Security Tools Q&A
Printemps Room
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16:00 - 17:00
Saison A & B |
Panel Discussion on Legislative and Regulatory Updates - Valuation for Duty and Importer of Record: Cynthia Elderkin, Partner Gowling WLG; Michael Kaylor, Partner, Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon; Wendy Wagner, Partner Gowling WLG; and Michael Zobin, Director, Global Trade Consulting - Quebec and Atlantic, Livingston International
Legal experts and industry representatives will provide their perspectives on how recent legislative and regulatory changes could impact you and/or your clients *Simultaneous interpretation available |
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18:00 - Cocktails
19:00 - Dinner |
Le Monastère Cabaret de Cirque
1439 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal - 12 minute walk from Hotel Omni Follow the spotlights and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of a circus cabaret at Le Monastère! Celebrate circus arts and culture during a magical evening at this heritage venue in the heart of downtown Montréal. |
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 |
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08:00 – 09:00
Pierre de Coubertin |
Breakfast for Conference Delegates and registered Companions
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09:00 – 10:00
Saison A & B |
Day 2 Opening Keynote: Hear from a popular CSCB keynote speaker. More details coming soon!
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10:00 - 10:15
Foyer |
Networking Break
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10:15 - 11:30
Saison A & B |
Panel Discussion: International perspectives on customs and customs brokers
Hear perspectives from Canadian and international panelists about the important role of customs brokers as purveyors of knowledge and expertise in support of trade facilitation and security. *Simultaneous interpretation available |
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11:30 – 12:00
Saison A & B |
Special CSCB Announcement: Carol West, CSCB President and CEO
*Simultaneous interpretation available |
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12:00 – 13:00
Pierre de Coubertin |
Luncheon for Conference Delegates
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13:00 - 14:00
Saison A & B |
Keynote: Chantal Hébert, Renowned Political Columnist
Learn key insights about how government actually works from political columnist Chantal Hébert, whose work appears in the Toronto Star and the magazine L’Actualité. She is also a weekly participant on CBC The National’s political panel At Issue as well as Radio-Canada’s Les Coulisses du pouvoir on television and Tout un matin on Montreal radio. |
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14:00 -15:00
Saison A & B |
Canada’s National Supply Chain Strategy: Speakers to be confirmed
Learn about progress on the federal government’s Budget 2023 announcement to create a National Supply Chain Strategy, including a Transportation Supply Chain Office. *Simultaneous interpretation available |
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15:00 - 15:15
Foyer |
Networking Break
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15:15 - 16:15
Saison A & B |
Forced Labour Update: Speakers to be confirmed
Understand important government developments related to forced labour in supply chains, including details of the impending coming into force of Bill S-211, CBSA’s efforts to enforce the forced labour import prohibition, and other key initiatives. *Simultaneous interpretation available |
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16:15 - 16:30
Saison A & B |
Conference close
*Simultaneous interpretation available |
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