Conference Highlights: June 17-18, 2015 St. Andrew s Club & Conference Centre Toronto, ON

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1 June 17-18, 2015 St. Andrew s Club & Conference Centre Toronto, ON Conference Highlights: Case Study: SNC-Lavalin Third Party Due Diligence - Agents, JV s and Other Business Associates Domestic Corruption Considerations Establishing Internal Controls for Anti-Corruption Compliance Protecting the Board: Developing Protocols to Handle Emergencies and more Media s

2 Distinguished Faculty Conference Chair Stefan Hoffmann-Kuhnt Head of Compliance Program, Monitoring and Reporting Alexandra Luchenko Associate Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP Kelly Barrowcliffe Chief Internal Auditor Sherritt International Peter Brady McCarthy Tétrault LLP George McClean Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer W.W. Grainger, Inc. Vice President and General Counsel Acklands-Grainger Inc. Frederic Miller Managing Director PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Jonathan Drimmer Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Barrick Gold Sue Morris Head, Global Anti-Corruption BMO Financial Group Ryan Goodman General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Aura Minerals Alan Sarhan Director, Legal, Ethics & Compliance Warren Feldman Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager & Folm LLP Chris Schulz Director & Company Security Officer Sun Life Financial Heidi Franken Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance Jane Shapiro Senior Vice President Hill+Knowlton Strategies John Keefe Goodmans LLP Sheldon Vanderkooy Former Assistant General Counsel First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Kelly Gorman Deputy Director Noah F. Webster Compliance Counsel BlackBerry Louise Lalonde Director, Enterprise Risk Management Magna International Andrew Wiese Crown Counsel Public Prosecution Service of Canada

In today s regulatory environment, global businesses are recognizing the increasing need to focus on compliance. International business has always carried risk.

3 In today s regulatory environment, global businesses are recognizing the increasing need to focus on compliance. International business has always carried risk. The increased enforcement of anti-corruption laws and record penalties in Canada and world-wide has raised that risk to new heights. Insight Information s 3 rd Edition Corporate Compliance Forum will bring together Canada s leading industry and legal experts to discuss current regulatory updates and address the growing demands facing today s Chief Compliance Officers. Hear topical issues in anti-bribery, corruption and compliance and their cutting-edge insights and best practices. Conferences Themes: Risk Assessment How Well Do You Know Your Business? Implementing a Compliance Program Internal Investigations & Government Investigations WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Compliance Officers General Counsel Internal Investigations Professionals Procurement Executives Trade/Export Compliance Officers Governance/Ethics/CSR Officers Lawyers Sponsorship Opportunities: For further details, please contact Amy Leung at or aleung@alm.com Gain additional presence and prestige in front of senior level decision makers through Insight Information s sponsorship opportunities. All of our exclusive sponsorship packages include a comprehensive suite of preferential benefits.

4 Agenda 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 Welcome Remarks from Insight Information 8:50 Chair s Opening Remarks Stefan Hoffmann-Kuhnt Head of Compliance Program, Monitoring and Reporting 9:00 Risk Assessment How Well Do You Know Your Business? Ryan Goodman General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Aura Minerals Sue Morris Head, Global Anti-Corruption BMO Financial Group Sheldon Vanderkooy Former Assistant General Counsel First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Geographic risks identifying and assessing risks and exposure in difficult jurisdictions Identifying and managing sectoral risk Extractive industries mining, oil and gas Banking, insurance and financial services 10:15 Networking Coffee Break June 17, :30 Practical Implementation Strategies in Maintaining a Compliance Program Peter Brady McCarthy Tétrault LLP Jonathan Drimmer Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Barrick Gold George McClean Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, W.W. Grainger, Inc. Vice President and General Counsel, Acklands-Grainger Inc. Assessing the corruption risk and right-sizing the policy Key elements of an effective compliance policy Tone from the top senior management and board commitment Monitoring and periodic compliance audits Compliance reporting to management and the board 11:30 Case Study: Stefan Hoffmann-Kuhnt Head of Compliance Program, Monitoring and Reporting 12:00 Networking Luncheon 1:15 Third Party Due Diligence Agents, JV s and Other Business Associates Louise Lalonde Director, Enterprise Risk Management Magna International Alexandra Luchenko Associate Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP Identifying the right partners and customizing the due diligence process Preliminary review what to ask for and verifying the responses When to go deeper in-country background checks Red Flags and how to address them Key contractual provisions, reps and warranties, certifications Training and monitoring the third party 2:15 Networking Coffee Break 2:30 Outlook on Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Canada and Beyond Warren Feldman Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager & Folm LLP John Keefe Goodmans LLP Overview of Canadian CFPOA prosecutions and convictions Recent developments in international enforcement (US FCPA and UK Bribery Act) Key focus points for RCMP and foreign enforcement agencies Lessons learned from Canadian and international enforcement record Domestic corruption considerations

5 3:30 Bribery and the New Books and Records Offence Andrew Wiese Crown Counsel Public Prosecution Service of Canada Essential elements of the bribery offence (CFPOA, FCPA and Bribery Act) Books and records requirements The new CFPOA books and records offence Potential director/officer liability for acts subsequent to the alleged bribery 4:15 Establishing Internal Controls for Anti-Corruption Compliance Noah F. Webster Compliance Counsel BlackBerry Kelly Barrowcliffe Chief Internal Auditor Sherritt International Assessing the internal control environment What information should be tracked for anti-corruption compliance Ensuring transparency in accounting records Maintaining adequate supporting documentation 5:00 Conference Concludes for the Day 8:15 Continental Breakfast and Networking 8:50 Chair s Opening Remarks June 18, :00 Internal Investigations and Government Investigations Frederic Miller Managing Director PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Alan Sarhan Director, Legal, Ethics & Compliance Chris Schulz Director & Company Security Officer Sun Life Financial Incident reports and escalation When to initiate an internal investigation and establishing the scope Key players: board, corporate counsel, independent counsel and forensic specialists Cost and resource allocation managing an efficient investigation Document holds, electronic records and preservation of evidence Privilege, privacy, independent counsel for employees and other practical considerations Reporting and assessing the results of the investigation Government investigations and managing interaction with enforcement agencies Search warrants what to do and not to do Document production and other aspects of cooperation Employee interviews with enforcement agencies 10:00 Networking Coffee Break 10:30 Protecting the Board: Developing Protocols to Handle Emergencies Jane Shapiro Senior Vice President Hill+Knowlton Strategies Effectively managing reputational risks Understanding liability and exposure risks of the company and board Managing emergency situations before it s too late 11:15 Securing the Deal Anti-Corruption Due Diligence and Compliance in Mergers & Acquisitions Frederic Miller Managing Director PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Identifying corruption risk that may jeopardize the deal Seller concerns proactive measures to minimize deal risk Buyer concerns due diligence, successor liability and risk mitigation Navigating the deal process negotiation and decision-making Risk allocation reps and warranties, indemnities and other mechanisms Post-deal implementation 12:15 Networking Luncheon 1:30 (OSC) Whistleblower Program Kelly Gorman Deputy Director Heidi Franken Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance This session will discuss the latest updates regarding the Ontario Securities Commission s Whistleblower Program. During this discussion, the OSC will discuss the new whistleblower program and incentives included. 2:45 Conference Concludes

6 June 17-18, 2015 St. Andrew s Club & Conference Centre Toronto, ON Register Online at Conference Code: LAC15029 Priority Code: FP15029WBINQO Mr. [ ] Mrs. [ ] Ms. [ ] NAME TITLE COMPANY JOB FUNCTION ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE FAX Card Holders Name (Please Print) CREDIT CARD MASTERCARD VISA AMEX EXPIRY DATE (MM / YY) SIGNATURE REGISTRATION FEE: Includes meals, documentation and InConference, fully searchable online access to this conference s papers. Please allow 2 weeks after conference for activation of login and password. HST Reg. # RT0001 Standard Registration $2, HST ($272.35) = $2, Register A Group of 4 for the Price of 3 Dietary Restrictions: Do you have any dietary restrictions? No Yes If yes, please indicate: Special Needs: Do you have any special needs that require accommodation? No Yes If yes, please indicate: VENUE AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS The St. Andrew s Club and Conference Centre is conveniently located at 150 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Tel For overnight accommodation, please call The Hilton Toronto, located at 145 Richmond St. West, Toronto, Ontario. Tel Please ask for the Insight Information corporate rate # (subject to availability). CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY A refund (less an administration fee of $500 plus taxes) will be given if notice of cancellation is received in writing six weeks before the event. We regret that no refund will be given after this period. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time. SPECIAL OFFER: Send 4 people for the price of 3! Register 3 delegates for the main conference at regular price at the same time and you re entitled to register a fourth person from your organization at no charge. For other group discounts, please call All discounts must be redeemed when booking, discounts will not be valid or applied after this time. When complete, please fax or mail the form to: 214 King Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S6 Call Fax order@alm.com CPD Accreditation Law Society of Upper Canada CPD: This program qualifies for up to 8.75 substantive hours. The Barreau du Québec automatically recognizes training activities held outside the province of Québec and accredited by another Law Society which has adopted MCLE for its members. This program is thus approved by the Barreau du Québec for up to 8.75 hours. Privacy Policy: By registering for this conference, Insight Information will send you further information relating to this event. In addition, you may receive by mail, telephone, facsimile or information regarding other relevant products and services from either Insight Information OR third parties with whom we partner. If you do not wish to receive such information from either Insight Information or third parties, please inform us by at privacy@alm.com or by telephone at Please Note: Full payment is required in advance of conference dates. Valid credit card required to confirm registration. Please make all cheques payable to Insight Information. Insight Information reserves the right to change program date, meeting place or content without further notice and assumes no liability for these changes. Copyright ALM Media Canada, Inc. All rights reserved.

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