Seminars - Vancouver Workshop Oct 19/20, 2009

Your Step By Step Approach to Meeting Securities Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Calgary, AB & Vancouver, BC

The day-to-day reporting and compliance requirements in maintaining a public company can be overwhelming. The purpose of this two-day intensive workshop is to provide clarity in meeting those requirements and prepare the participants for current and upcoming regulatory requirements.
  • INCREASE your peace of mind and take control of your public company compliance issues
  • AVOID missed deadlines and unnecessary fines
  • SAVE time and reduce stress
The workshop participants will receive reference materials which provide information enabling them to recognize critical issues in handling the day-to-day securities compliance requirements. From continuous disclosure and reporting requirements, to press releases and prospectus exemptions, you will emerge with the confidence to deal efficiently and effectively with your public company compliance requirements.

Who Should Attend
  • Compliance Officers
  • Directors
  • Corporate Secretaries
  • Senior Officers
  • Corporate/Securities Paralegals
  • Any other persons involved in public company regulatory compliance
Registration Information

Date: October 19 / 20, 2009

Connaught Room, The Metropolitan Hotel,
645 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

January 25 / 26, 2010

Angus/Northcote Room, Bow Valley Square Third Floor,
205 – 5th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta

Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Workshop: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Workshop Fee: $650 (plus GST)

Space is limited and the workshop is ALWAYS SOLD OUT. To reserve your space, please contact Equity Corporate Services Inc.: by phone (604) 696-4235, fax (604) 696-4239 or email: info@equitycsi.com.

The workshop reference materials are available for purchase if you are unable to attend

Organizers and Presenters

Global Corporate Compliance has been helping companies throughout Canada meet regulatory compliance requirements accurately and on time since 1996 and keeps its clients up-to-date on emerging issues, changing policies and effective working procedures. Donna M. Moroney, President of Global Corporate Compliance, has over 25 years of extensive experience in regulatory and corporate compliance in both Canada and the United States, and has acted as a senior officer for various public companies throughout that time. Donna’s impressive knowledge of the needs and requirements of public companies helps guide Global Corporate Compliance in providing its services to over 200 companies. Donna has been teaching corporate / securities seminars since 1988.

McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP is a Vancouver law firm focusing its practice on corporate finance and securities law matters. The firm advises many TSX and TSXV listed companies as well as dealers and other participants in the capital markets. The firm is recognized for its work both nationally and internationally, and is ranked by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory™ as a leading law firm in the area of corporate finance and securities law. Canadian Lawyer™ magazine has recognized McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP as a leading Canadian boutique business law firm. The firm is named as Private Funds Law Firm of the year for Canada for 2008 by ACQ Finance Magazine. Its lawyers are considered by many to be leaders and future leaders of the legal profession. For more information, please visit: www.moisolicitors.com.

Additional Presenters
Equity Transfer and Trust Company
TSX Venture Exchange
British Columbia Securities Commission
Davidson & Company LLP

VANCOUVER WORKSHOP AGENDA*

Day One
Time Topic Presenter
8:30 – 9:00 Continental Breakfast
Welcome and Introduction		  
9:00 – 10:00 Maintaining Your Reporting Issuer Status Donna Moroney,
Global Corporate Compliance
10:00 – 10:45 Prospectus Exemptions and Private Placements Mia Bacic,
McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP
10:45 – 11:00 Break  
11:00 – 12:00 Annual General Meeting and Proxy Related Information Donna Moroney,
Global Corporate Compliance
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch  
1:30 – 2:30 Managing Material Information and Insider Trading Martin Eady,
British Columbia Securities Commission
2:30 – 3:15 Compliance with Insider Trading and Early Warning Requirements James Beeby,
McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP
3:15 – 3:30 Break  
3:30 – 4:30 International Financial Reporting Requirements David Harris
Davidson & Company LLP


Day Two
Time Topic Presenter
9:00 – 10:00 Stock Options and Normal Course Issuer Bids Donna Moroney,
Global Corporate Compliance
10:00 – 11:00 The Role of the Transfer Agent Josh Cooksley,
Equity Transfer and Trust Company
11:00 – 11:15 Break  
11:15 – 12:00 Compliance with National Instrument 43-101
“Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects”		 Angela Austman,
McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch  
1:30 – 2:15 Compliance with Corporate Law Mia Bacic,
McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP
2:15 – 3:15 Corporate Governance Lesley Hobden,
McCullough O’Connor Irwin LLP
3:15 – 3:30 Break  
3:30 – 4:30 Maintaining Your Exchange Listing Justine Wong,
TSX Venture Exchange
* Please note that while the agenda will be the same, there will be a variance in the guest speakers at the Calgary workshop


Equity Corporate Services Inc.
Vancouver Office
1185 West Georgia St.
Suite 1620
Vancouver, BC V6E 4E6
TEL (604) 696-4236
FAX (604) 696-9860		 Calgary Office
505 - 3rd Street SW
Suite 850
Calgary, AB T2P 3E6
TEL (403) 216-8455
FAX (403) 216-8459		 Toronto Office
200 University Avenue
Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5H 4H1
TEL (416) 361-0930
FAX (416) 361-0470
Email*:

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