CNAR 2020 to Host Over 500 Canadian Regulators from Across the Nation
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Ottawa, ON, September 9, 2020 – CNAR’s (Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation) 13th Annual Conference kicks off today with a compelling session tackling a most pertinent topic given the importance of technology this year: “Modernizing Practice Standards in Response to Disruptive Technologies.” Tomorrow, September 10th, will feature a powerhouse panel that explores how to avoid being completely devoured by discipline hearings, “Surviving the Monster Discipline Hearing that Consumes All of Your Resources – and Sanity.”
This week marks CNAR’s first of 12 weeks of learning, sharing, and connecting Canadian regulators. With 500 registrants to date, the Conference further solidifies CNAR as the information and networking hub of Canadian regulation. CNAR continues to welcome registrants throughout its three-month run and offers on-demand playback two weeks after each broadcast. For more information about sessions and speakers, please click HERE.
“We are thrilled to bring to our membership and supporters a weekly infusion of educational sessions, best practices, and industry knowledge throughout the fall,” said Alyson Gaffney, Executive Director, CNAR. “This year - more than perhaps ever before - CNAR recognizes the need to continuously connect the membership, share information, and offer tools to help regulators do their jobs better. We are extremely proud to bring together so many wonderful regulatory leaders for CNAR 2020.”
CNAR is pleased to announce the first of two Conference keynote speakers, Mr. Eric Ward. Mr. Ward is a senior director of Policy Horizons Canada, the Government of Canada's centre for foresight. This group is constantly scanning for sources of disruption, and helps government policy-makers think strategically about the uncertainty and change that lay ahead. For example, what might advances in AI do to the value and nature of knowledge work? How could changes to the way people receive and interpret information affect their perception and expectations of professional experts? What might telework and greater international trade in services mean for regulators? Joined by CRTO’s Kevin Taylor in a fireside chat format to discuss some of Policy Horizons' work about the Next Digital Economy, Biodigital Convergence, and Social Futures, Mr. Ward will help regulators think about how they might orient their organizations to both face inevitable challenges and identify opportunities in uncertain futures.
In addition, the CNAR Conference will address such other timely issues for regulators as multigenerational workplace best practices, the impact of COVID-19, effective governance, regulatory reform, and truth and reconciliation.
CNAR 2020 also features an intensive workshop series in October which includes its renowned Master Class in Professional Regulation and Certificate in Fundamentals of Regulation sessions. CNAR partners Yardstick Assessment Strategies, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc (SML), Rosen Sunshine LLP, and Benard & Associates will also host workshop events during the October series (click HERE for details). CNAR would like to thank these organizations, as well as WeirFoulds LLP, Prometric, and Mietkiewicz Law for their ongoing support and collaboration this past year.
“Canadian expertise in credentialing and regulation can’t be underestimated. It’s incredibly important to have this kind of event that offers a Canadian perspective,” commented Isabelle Gonthier, Ph.D., President of Yardstick Assessment Strategies. “Let’s leverage this virtual conference to continue to share our knowledge and skills, and deepen our relationships.”
CNAR 2020 will take place virtually from September 9th – November 26th, 2020. Be sure to share your thoughts on the Conference on Twitter (@cnar_rcor) and LinkedIn (CNAR RCOR) using the hashtag #CNAR2020.
About CNAR
CNAR was established in 2003 as the federation of national organizations whose provincial and territorial members are identified in legislation as responsible for protection of the public through the self-regulation of professions and occupations. Since 2007, CNAR has held an annual conference to address emerging regulatory issues and exchange information between licensing boards, accrediting agencies, examining bodies, and government officials at all levels.
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Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc (SML) is a firm focusing on the regulation of professions and industries. SML is one of Ontario’s most recognized firms in the area of professional regulation. The lawyers at SML provide general advice to regulators in a number of professions, tackling issues concerning registration, quality assurance, complaints, discipline, governance and illegal practice. We also draft regulations, by-laws, policies, rules and procedures for regulators. SML lawyers also assist with appeals and civil litigation at all levels of court affecting those regulators. We are particularly well-known for our practical, cost-effective and even-handed approach to prosecution. SML lawyers also act as independent legal counsel to other regulators for whom we do not provide general advice. SML also conducts conferences, seminars, workshops, and courses on all aspects of self-regulation. www.sml-law.com
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