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WELCOME to Career Women InteractionFCI-CWI is a leading provider of conferences for women executives, lawyers, accountants and other professionals throughout Canada. TOP PresentersTop-level women leaders from different industries present topics that are relevant for today’'s career woman. WOMEN in LeadershipThe Women in Leadership conference provides tools for professional development and the opportunity to network with the country’'s women leaders.

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October 5

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October 12

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October 19

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October 27

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Vancouver, BC

November 2

Ottawa, ON

November 9

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Montréal, QC

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November 22

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November 29

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Newfoundland

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St. John's, NL

Wednesday October 5, 2011 4th annual WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Find out why the ground rules for communicating well apply to all situations from family life to the boardroom.Learn the strategies for engendering enthusiasm in the workplace in this era of transformational change.Find out how the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is supporting the growth of a diverse workforce.Examine the role of community leadership in today's business world.Explore the steps to take to be more successful in attracting and retaining talented women.Gain insights on the mutual benefits of mentoring to the mentor, the mentee and to the entire organization.Learn how to develop your capacity to think strategically in an operationally oriented world.Find out why organizational interventions are necessary to increase the number of women in top corporate leadership roles.
SPEAKERSCORINNE DUNNEVice-PresidentCollege of the North Atlantic (CNA)SANDRA R. CHAYTOR, Q.C.Partner, Cox & PalmerVICKIE KAMINSKIPresident and CEO,Eastern Regional Health AuthorityJUDITH HEARNAssistant Deputy Minister,Trade & Export Development,Government of Newfoundland and LabradorKAREN M. McCARTHYPresident, m5prDr. KARA ARNOLDAssociate Professor,Faculty of Business Administration,Memorial UniversityALLISON CHAYTOR-LOVEYSChief Executive Officer,Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union Ltd.Dr. LINDA INKPEN(Keynote Speaker) Formerly Chair of the Board,Fortis Properties Corporation

Saskatoon

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Saskatoon, SK

Wednesday October 12, 2011 3rd annual WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Find out how to create enthusiasm in the workplace.Hear what is real and what are the myths with respect to generational differences.Be inspired by a mother of ten children who is able to balance parenthood with the demands of a career.Know the unwritten rules to achievement.Find out how to limit the downside and maximize the upside of the mentorship relationship.Identify your decision making style.Explore some of the ethical challenges that confront workplaces everyday.Examine the need to encourage more female presence on boards.Find out what it takes to lead in challenging times.
SPEAKERSLISE de MOISSACSenior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer, Affinity Credit UnionMONICA NORMINTONPresident and Chief Executive Officer,Alberta Pensions Services CorporationDAPHNE TARASDean and Professor,Edwards School of Business,University of SaskatchewanIRENE BOYCHUKPartner, Hergott Duval Stack LLPHEATHER MacMILLAN-BROWNand CHARMAINE PANKOMiller Thomson LLPAUDREY McMILLANChief Financial Officer, POS Bio-SciencesDENITA STANNVice President, Investor and Public Relations, PotashCorpJEAN MORRISONPresident and Chief Executive Officer,St. Paul's HospitalBETTY-ANN HEGGIE(Keynote Speaker) Principal, Stiletto Chick

Edmonton

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Edmonton, AB

Wednesday October 19, 2011 2nd annual WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Find out how to create enthusiasm in the workplace.Get to know how to stay competitive.Find out what is needed to effectively manage talent and resources to achieve strategic goals .Know the steps needed to understand and practice ethics in a leadership role.Hear the three essential, and often overlooked, approaches to leadership.Learn about what to do and what not to do in negotiations.Find out what characteristics are shared by leaders of high performing teams.Examine why boards need more women.Find out how to reinvent yourself as a leader.
SPEAKERSKIMBERLY ARMSTRONGAssistant Deputy Minister,Alberta Justice and Attorney General CANDACE BRINSMEADVice President,Edmonton Economic Development Corp COLLEEN CEBULIAKPartner, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP B. KATHRYN CHISHOLMSenior Vice President,Capital Power CorporationRACHEL GOSSEPartner, Deloitte & Touche LLPCAROLYN J. GRAHAMSenior Vice President & Chief Accountant, Canadian Western BankLANA LOUGHEEDAssistant Deputy Minister,Alberta Housing and Urban AffairsLYNDA MOFFATPresident and CEO,St. Albert Chamber of Commerce MONIQUE BATEMAN(Keynote Speaker) Senior Vice President Prairie Region,TD Canada Trust

Calgary - Law

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Calgary, AB

Thursday October 27, 2011 WOMEN LAWYERS CONFERENCE

Understand your tolerance for risk, your perceptions of risk and how they influence your career choices.Find out the business issues to consider when setting yourself up as a contractor.Examine current ethical issues facing lawyers.Get to know how to give a presentation with an immediate impact.Learn how to read financial statements to get an overall picture of financial health.Find out how to start and maintain mentoring relationships.Hear about one lawyers journey into public practice and the advantages that can be found.Find out how private practice is changing with the times.
SPEAKERSLISA HICKMANAlberta Justice and Attorney GeneralLINDSAY A. MULLENFraser Milner Casgrain LLPTARYN C. BURNETTGowling Lafleur Henderson LLP ANNA M. ALDERSONKPMG LLPALEXIS N. MOULTONMcLennan Ross LLPMYLÈNE D. TIESSENPeacock Linder & Halt LLPJODI MARSHALLContract lawyerALICIA K. QUESNEL(Keynote Speaker) Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Vancouver

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Vancouver, BC

Wednesday November 2, 2011 4th annual WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Hear about steps that you can take to boost your own strategic thinking and planning skills. Find out how to create enthusiasm in the workplace. Determine if you are an effective leader. Know the importance of actively seeking out opportunities for professional growth. Hear how great brands shape careers and personal fulfillment. Find out how to create and promote an ethical culture from within. Learn how to identify the signs of anxiety and depression in the workplace. Get to know how to keep your inspiration spark burning brightly. Examine the fine art of delegating - how as a leader you can be your own worst enemy. Be inspired by a leader's commitment to reinventing herself as a leader.
SPEAKERSLYN BROWNVice President, Catalyst PaperKATHY McGARRIGLEChief Operating Officer, Coast Capital Savings GERI PRIORChief Financial Officer,Insurance Corporation of British Columbia ZDENKA BURICManaging Partner - BC,NATIONAL Public RelationsSARAH CLARKCEO, Partnerships BCKATE FURBERPartner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPDEIRDRE CAMPBELLPresident, Tartan GroupBRITTA BARONVice Provost and Associate Vice-President, University of Alberta KAREN HOFFMANNSenior Vice President, Vancity GroupJANE BIRD(Keynote Speaker) President and Chief Executive Officer,Columbia Power Corporation

Vancouver - Law

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Vancouver, BC

Tuesday November 22, 2011 WOMEN LAWYERS CONFERENCE Accredited CPD - The Law Society of British Columbia

Find out how to improve your communication skills with clients and other lawyers.Get to know the legal technological tools to streamline your practice.Learn how to read financial statements to get an overall picture of financial health.Learn about the role of the lawyer in speaking to the media about client matters.Explore the principles of ethical behaviour for lawyers.Examine the difficulties in delegating work and how to avoid them.Find out how to facilitate the creation of a resolution: holding the space for your clients.Learn strategies that go beyond merely managing a file and keep clients more satisfied.
SPEAKERSJUDITH MACFARLANEBull, Housser & Tupper LLPSHELLEY BROWNDeloitte ANDREA F. RASO AMERFraser Milner Casgrain LLP BEVERLY J. HOBBYGovernment of CanadaBEVERLY G. ELLINGSONMcCarthy Tétrault LLPLISA RIDGEDALERidgedale Law CorporationCATHERINE A. SAS, QCMiller Thomson LLPDEBORAH OVERHOLT(Keynote Speaker) Regional Managing Partner - Vancouver,Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ottawa

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Ottawa, ON

Tuesday November 29, 2011 LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT

Find out why body language has become an important skill for today's leaders.Get to know the requirements for building successful teams.Review how women leaders contribute to organizations.Examine the risk/reward equation and leadership attributes of successful executives.Hear how mentors can teach you to become a more effective leader.Explore the four key factors for successful engagement that are critical to achieving better results.Find out how to be a leader at any level of the organization.Learn to manage stress, determine priorities and have a laser focus.Network! Network! Network!
SPEAKERSRENÉE LÉGARÉSenior Vice-President,Canadian Air Transport Security Authority DENISE AMYOTPresident and CEO,Canadian Science and Technology Museum CorporationFRANÇOISE FAVERJON-FORTINVice President, Export Development CanadaKELLIE GARRETTSenior Vice-President, Farm Credit CanadaLYNE PARENT-GARVEYChief Human Resources Officer, Hydro OttawaCARMEN CHARETTEExecutive Vice President,Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of CanadaThe Honourable MARIE-P. POULINSenator,The Senate of CanadaCORINNE CHARETTE(Keynote Speaker) Chief Information Offiicer of theGovernment of Canada

Ottawa - Law

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Ottawa, ON

Wednesday November 9, 2011 WOMEN LAWYERS CONFERENCE

• Hear the pros and cons of the various legal paths and ask all your burning questions.• Find out how to negotiate effectively to resolve internal and external conflicts and to deal with client problems.• Learn how to read financial statements to get an overall picture of financial health.• Get to know why persuasion is an essential component to one's role as a lawyer.• Examine why organizational knowledge management is particularly important for law firms in todays information-based economy.• Learn how to build successful teams to help you advance short-term and long-term.• Find out how to greatly enhance your work environment and working relationships.• Gain a better understanding and appreciation of the generational differences working amongst us.• Get to know the Law Society of Upper Canada's initiatives to retain women in private practice.
SPEAKERSVIRGINIA SCHWEITZERFasken Martineau Dumoulin LLPANDREA JOHNSONFraser Milner Casgrain LLPCYNTHIA WESTAWAYGowling Lafleur Henderson LLP RENÉE GUÉNETTEKPMG LLPALISON HURSTLaw Society of Upper CanadaJOANNE SILKAUSKASLegal Aid OntarioCHRISTINE GENGESmart & BiggarBARBARA CALLAGHAN Executive Coach; former President,Nortel Networks' Optical ComponentsLISA CAMPBELL(Keynote Speaker) Deputy Commissioner of CompetitionFair Business Practices Branch,Competition Bureau

Montreal

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Montréal, QC

Le mercredi 16 novembre, 2011 LES FEMMES ET LES LEADERSHIP, 7ème édition du colloque

•Entendre comment les mentors peuvent vous apprendre à devenir un leader plus efficace.•Apprendre comment organiser la synergie entre professionnels hautement qualifiés.•Comprendre pourquoi le risque joue un rôle fondamental dans toute prise de décision.•Entendre comment les Soeurs Grises vivent leur mission aujourd'hui qui est leur raison d'être.•Identifier le principal obstacle au succès des femmes.•Explorer comment augmenter la part de marché des entreprises à propriété féminine.•Apprendre les trucs de développement de carrière dans cet environnement de changement.•Connaître les conditions essentielles de l'authenticité en management.
CONFÉRENCIÈRESJOANNE BOIVINPrésidente, JoanelCAROLE CHAPDELAINEPremière Vice-présidente, Banque ScotiaFRANÇOISE FAVERJON-FORTINVice-présidente,Exportation et développement Canada (EDC) KARINE MOSESVice-présidente, Bell Solutions TechniquesHÉLÈNE ROBILLARD-FRAYNEretraitée, ex-cadre, Société Radio-CanadaANIK SHOONERArchitecte associée,Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux ArchitectesJACQUELINE ST-YVES, s.g.m.Supérieure de congrégation,Les Sœurs Grises de MontréalRUTH VACHONPrésidente-directrice générale,Réseau des femmes d'affaires du QuébecMARYSE BERTRAND(CONFÉRENCIÈRE PRINCIPALE)Vice-présidente, CBC/Radio-Canad

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Le vendredi 2 décembre, 2011 LES FEMMES EN DROIT, 5ème édition du colloque

•Entendre pourquoi la persuasion est un outil indispensable. •Apprendre les stratégies pour bâtir une équipe gagnante. •Comprendre les états financiers canadiens et le rapport d'audit s'y rapportant.•Explorer les démarches à suivre et attitudes à développer pour bien servir le client.•Comprendre l'éthique dans la pratique du droit.•Connaître le rôle des avocats et des juges dans la solution des conflits.•Entendre comment faire une présentation efficace.•Comprendre la nécessité de l'écoute efficace.•Identifier les chemins qui mènent à un siège sur un conseil d'administration.•Entendre pourquoi la réussite des avocates au cabinet est devenue une priorité.
CONFÉRENCIERSSANDRA MASTROGIUSEPPEAssociée, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.CATHERINE ISABELLEAssociée, Fasken Martineau Dumoulin S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.MARIE-JOSÉE HOGUEAssociée, Heenan Blaikie S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l. CATHERINE McKENZIEAssociée, Irving Mitchell Kalichman S.E.N.C.R.L.CAROLINE CODSIDirectrice principale et Chef de pratique,Est du Canada, KnightsbridgeMONICA SCHIRDEWAHNAvocate, Lette & Associés S.E.N.C.R.L.JUDITH ROBINSONNorton Rose S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.LYNE DUFRESNEAssociée, PricewaterhouseCoopers s.r.l./s.e.n.c.r.l.L'Honorable ANNE-MARIE TRAHAN, c.r.(CONFÉRENCIÈRE PRINCIPALE)JOHN G. MURPHY(INVITÉ SPÉCIAL)Associé directeur, Borden Ladner Gervais S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.

TESTIMONIALS "Good useful information that applied will enable me to be the best I can in a leadership role."MARIE ALEXANDER, Vice President, Business Development & Corporate Services, SaskWater "It was a privilege to participate in the Women in Leadership Conference as I got the chance to meet amazing women leaders who generously shared their insights and wisdom. A 'must attend'!"NORMA DUBÉ, Assistant Deputy Minister, Womens Issues, Executive Council Office, Government of New Brunswick "The insights from the women were very powerful. Overall, very positive conference. I would recommend."NORA DUKE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fortis Properties Corporation "CWI events allow me to share my experiences with a new generation of leaders and meet high-caliber women. I always leave energized, with new projects for my company and my network."FRANÇOISE FAVERJON-FORTIN, Vice President, Infrastructure and Environment, Export Development Canada"The Women in Leadership Conference provides an excellent opportunity for women leaders in the community to share ideas, share successes and seek input from peers on a wide range of business topics. The presentations are insightful and the conversation is rich. It was a pleasure to be part of the session in Victoria."LAURA NASHMAN, Chief Executive Officer, BC Pension Corporation "Yes, it was a great way to reengage my thoughts on leadership, what I want and where I should be going as well as how do I help and serve my staff."LESLIE SIM-KAISER, Chief Information Officer, Alberta Education and Technology"This has given me some new avenues for personal development."STEPHANIE STERLING, VP, Business & Joint Venture Management for Heavy Oil, Shell Canada Services Limited"It was an empowering day spent with and learning from some powerful and influential women. A day well spent."ANITA UNRUH, Branch Manager, TD Canada Trust "The variety of perspectives and personal stories provided was very powerful."SHERRY WALSH, Associate Partner, Deloitte"I found the conference to be extremely useful. It gave me fresh insights into how women can continue to flourish as leaders."MALLIHA WILSON, Deputy Attorney General, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

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