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2019September 24 to 27

Peel Region - Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel

61st Ontario Public Buyers Association Professional Development Conference

Ontario Public Buyers Association | Sept. 24 to 27, 2019 2

Message from the Conference Chair

Looking forward to meeting you!

ALL ROADS LEAD TO PEEL REGION!

Welcome to the 2019 OPBA Conference! The

Region of Peel is centrally located where

highways 400, 401, 403, 407, 410, 427 and

QEW intersect. With a population of almost

1.4 million, Peel Region is the second-largest

municipality in Ontario. Its growth can be

credited largely to immigration and its

transportation infrastructure.

This year’s conference is being co-hosted by

the Procurement Divisions of the Town of

Caledon, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga

and the Regional Municipality of Peel. These

four divisions facilitate the spend of approx.

$1.5 billion in support of the numerous

community services including Peel Regional

Police, Peel Paramedics, Emergency & Fire

Services, Transit, Public Health, Housing, Long

Term Care and Public Works. Peel’s diverse

population requires that these services be

delivered to meet the need of all its residents.

In 2016, Peel had the highest percentage of

visible minorities within the GTA (62%). This

majority was further reflected in Brampton and

Mississauga, with 73% and 57% of their

populations respectively identifying as a visible

minority. Caledon’s visible minorities comprised

18% of the population.

The role of public procurement is ever changing

and evolving. Recent trade agreements,

changes in the Construction Act, Regional

Government Review, changes to Public Health

and Paramedic services are just a few

examples of how public procurement

professionals must rethink and adapt their

approach and methodology.

The theme for the 2019 Conference is

‘Procurement Reimagined’. The speakers

and topics at this year’s conference will explore

how our roles are changing and will help to

prepare us to better support the procurement

needs of our agencies.

We look forward to seeing you in September

for a fun-filled, educational and informative

three days in Peel Region.

Tony Cetra, Region of Peel

OPBA Conference Chair

From Top Left to Right: Municipal Administrative Buildings: Region of

Peel , City of Brampton. From Bottom Left to Right: City of

Mississauga, Town of Caledon.


2019 CONFERENCE HOSTS

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TOWN OF CALEDON

CITY OF MISSISSAUGA

REGION OF PEEL

CITY OF BRAMPTON


Ontario Public Buyers Association

About Us

The Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)

is a not-for-profit professional association

representing public procurement professionals

throughout Ontario. We promote the ethical and

effective expenditure of public funds and

encourage excellence in public purchasing

through our continuing professional

development opportunities, the encouragement

of certification programs and through networking

among our members.

Our volunteer-driven organization includes

procurement professionals from local, regional

and provincial government, as well as from

school boards, universities, public safety

agencies and other entities entrusted with the

prudent and responsible spending of public

funds. Our members manage and/or authorize

the expenditure of millions of tax dollars on

behalf of these agencies and work at all levels

of responsibility in the public sector.

OPBA members are committed to sharing

experience, expertise and their dedication to

excellence through cooperative efforts, high

ethical standards and continued professional

growth through education.

We invite you to join us!

OPBA History

Founded in 1958 as the Ontario Municipal

Purchasing Agents Association, an arm of the

Ontario Municipal Association, the organization

became a chapter of the Canadian Purchasing

Agents Association in 1969 and was known as

the Municipal Purchasers.

In November 1974, at the group's conference in

Hamilton, the name was changed to the Ontario

Public Buyers Association (OPBA) and became

an independent professional organization.

Three years later, OPBA affiliated with the

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing

to provide its members with opportunities to

obtain a professional designation, becoming

NIGP's first Canadian provisional chapter.

On February 18, 1982 OPBA received its letters

of patent, incorporating the association.

Contact Us:

Membership Inquiries:

For more information on how to become a

member, e-mail [email protected].

General Inquiries:

Ontario Public Buyers Association

Jeremy Klassen

OPBA Central Office

Phone: 905-682-2644

Email: [email protected]

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OPBA Conference Disclaimers

General

Program information distributed prior to the

conference is subject to change. It is agreed

that the OPBA, its employees, officers,

volunteers, contracted staff, and agents shall

not be held liable or responsible for any loss,

injury, or damages, however caused, to any

person engaged by participating or attending

this OPBA Conference. It is agreed that OPBA,

its employees, agents, and officers reserve the

right to cancel or reschedule programs, change

speakers, locations, or revise content.

Right to Refuse Admission

OPBA reserves the right to refuse admission, at

the discretion of the OBPA Conference Director

and/or Executive. If admission is refused

partway through the conference, OPBA will

refund a proportionate amount of the fee.

Photo and Video Release

OPBA will take photographs and some video at

this OPBA Annual Conference and may use

them in news or promotional materials whether

in print or electronic format, or other media,

including the OPBA website.

By participating in this OPBA conference, you

grant OPBA the right to use your name and

photograph for such purposes. If you have

security or safety concerns, please contact

OPBA and we will do our best not to use any

photos of you.

Expected Behaviour

Event Participants are expected to

communicate and present themselves in a

professional and constructive manner, whether

in person or virtually, handle dissent or

disagreement with courtesy, dignity and an

open mind, be respectful when providing

feedback, and be open to alternate points of

view. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or

harassing

behavior or speech. We expect all Participants

to abide by this code of conduct at all Events.

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Any perceived harassment and/or unacceptable

unwanted / uninvited behavior will not be

tolerated by any Participant. Anyone asked to

stop any harassing behavior is expected to

comply immediately. If a Participant, either in

real or virtual space, engages in unacceptable

behavior, the OPBA may take reasonable

actions in the best interests of the OPBA to

protect the safety and security of its Event and

Participants; including the expulsion from the

Event and/or actions taken by appropriate local

law enforcement officials.


Giving Back

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

As public agencies, our membership values

social responsibility and how our profession has

the ability to influence positive change. Each

year the OPBA identifies a local charity within

the host community as a focus of a Community

Giveback Program to provide the opportunity to

highlight and donate to a social issue. In

considering the many deserving charities in

Peel Region, the OPBA selected ErinoakKids

Centre for Treatment and Development as

part of our Give Back commitment.

To help support the work ErinoakKids does, the

OPBA will be selling t-shirts as part of our Give

Back program. Attendees are encouraged to

wear these t-shirts during the conference to

bring more awareness to this cause. More

details to come. Keep an eye out!

About ErinoakKids:

Founded in 1971, ErinoakKids Centre for

Treatment and Development has grown to

become Ontario’s largest children’s treatment

centre – annually supporting nearly 17,000

unique children and youth from Halton, Peel and

Dufferin county. Our clients are children with a

wide range of physical and/or developmental

disabilities, autism, communication disorders,

hearing loss, and children who are deaf and/or

blind. Our goal is to help each child build on his

or her unique strengths and maximize

opportunities for growth and development. Our

family-centred approach of care ensures that

our team of professionals understands each

family’s unique strengths and goals.

At ErinoakKids, children and youth access a

range of services including:

Medical and nursing services

Autism services

Speech and language therapy

Infant hearing screening

Occupational therapy

Physiotherapy

Vision services

ErinoakKids also provides a number of supports

to children and their families such as:

Service navigation

Social work

Special Services at Home

Respite

Recreation therapy

Independent Living Program

For more information on ErinoakKids visit

www.erinoakkids.ca.

http://www.erinoakkids.ca


Giving Back

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

THIS YEAR, DON’T MISS THIS LIMITED

OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT!

Take Part in Bringing Awareness to TWO great Causes!

YOU and the Families of ErinoakKids!

A portion of sales will be donated to ErinoakKids

Stay Tuned—More Details to Follow

on Design and Pricing

Estimated Price $25.00 Per Shirt (Prices may Change)


For First Time Attendees

About to Meet Some Great People!

Attending a professional development

conference for the first time can be very intimi-

dating, particularly if you are not attending with

friends. At some point in time we’ve all been

there!

Your 2019 conference committee knows how

difficult it can be when you’re not familiar with

the program or activities and we truly want you

to enjoy this conference. In the months of

planning for this event we’ve continuously re-

ferred to the growing list of members new to our

organization.

Our “Procurement Reimagined” theme reflects

our intent to provide a program that provides

value to those in public procurement.

This is your opportunity to explore new ideas,

reaffirm what you already know, network, and

discover the wealth of knowledge available to

you as a member of the OPBA.

So come out and join us, you’re about to meet

and make some really great friends!!

TIPS FOR FIRST TIME ATTENDEES:

Arrive at the conference early and get com-

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Locate the Registration/Information Desk,

these volunteers are invaluable and know

everything about the conference.

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hand so you know where things are happen-

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Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask ques-

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Dress Code is Business Casual.

Watch for the location of the First timer’s

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2019 Conference Program Continuing Education (Accredited) courses towards initial or recertification

Continuing Education (Non-Accredited) activities towards initial or recertification UPPCC Credentials

Tuesday September 24, 2019

TIME SESSION

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 11th Annual Caveat Golf Cup 19-Hole Challenge

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Wednesday September 25, 2019

TIME SESSION

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Check-In (Information/Registration Desk)

7:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast (NIGP & OPBA Courses Only)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm NIGP Course— Making the Contract Fit the Purchase (Omid Ghamami)

8:30 am - 3:30 pm OPBA Principles Course– Introduction to Public Procurement

(Carl Bonitto)

11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Opening Ceremonies

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Keynote Speaker — How Did You Do It? Team Subban’s Vision

for Success (Karl Subban)

2:05 pm - 3:00 pm Seminar — Technology/Procurement in SmartCity (Shawn Slack)

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Seminar — Future of Work (Steve Prentice)

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Meet & Greet For First Time Attendees—Hospitality Suite

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dinner & Evening Entertainment—Woodbine Racetrack

10:00 pm - 1:00 am Hospitality Suite




Thursday September 26, 2019

TIME SESSION


7:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast

8:30 am - 3:30 pm OPBA Principles Course– Risk Management (David Allan)

9:00 am—10:00 am Seminar — Blockchain (David Bryden & Pramod Gopalakrishna)

10:00 am - 10:15 am Break

10:15 am—11:10 am Seminar — Enforcing Unethical Bidding Practices—Provisions in

Procurement Processes (Judy Wilson)

11:15 am—12:00 pm Seminar — How to Become and Effective Everyday Leader (John Ribeiro)

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm OPBA Annual General Meeting (Tina Iacoe)

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Seminar — Organizational Change Management (Dev Ramcharan)

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Panel Discussion — Procurement Re-Imagined:

From Price Taker to Market Mover (Sandra Hamilton)

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm NIGP Update

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Seminar — Construction Act Update (Glenn Ackerley)

5:30 pm - 11:00 pm President’s Gala Dinner, Awards & Entertainment

11:00 pm - 1:00 am Hospitality Suite




Friday September 27, 2019

TIME SESSION


7:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast

8:30 am - 10:00 am Mock Trial: Ethics & Legalities of Injecting a Social/Political

Conscience into a Formal Procurement Bidding Process

(Thomas Gold Pettingil LLP)

10:00 am - 10:30 am Break (Hotel Check Out)

10:30 am—11:30 am Seminar — Get Ready for Ontario’s New Prompt Payment Provisions

(Daniel Leduc, Alison Carden, John DeVries)

11:30 am—12:15 pm Keynote Speaker— The Lighter Side of Work & Life (Susan Stewart)

12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Closing Address

12:30 pm Lunch To-Go


OPBA Instructor

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

About the Course:

This course is the pre-requisite for the Principles

of Effective Public Purchasing certificate

program, giving an introduction to policy and

procedures, authority and agency, the public

purchasing cycle and other aspects of the

function of purchasing. Candidates will be given

an overview of legal considerations purchasing

staff need to know when developing and

handling bid documents, deciding the best

procurement option (tender and RFP

processes), as well as discuss centralized

versus decentralized procurement systems.

Certification Note: If you plan to apply this semi-

nar toward the “Principles of Effective Public

Purchasing” certificate program, you must enroll

in the program within 9 months of completing

this seminar. Completion of the full certificate

program is required within 3 years of enrolment.

About Carl:

Carl Bonitto has over 15 years of procurement

experience and received his CSCMP

designation through the Supply Chain Manage-

ment Association of Canada in 2009. He

currently is on the Ontario Public Buyers

Association Certificate program advisory board

as an instructor teaching courses since 2010.

He also sits on the business faculty advisory

committee at Loyalist College and is currently a

Chapter Ambassador for the National Institute

for Government Purchasing (NIGP). He gained

his procurement experience in a variety of

business sectors including Automotive, Technol-

ogy, Food, Sporting Goods and Municipal

government.

Carl’s current role as the Manager of

Purchasing and Risk Management Services for

the County of Northumberland allows him to

procure a variety of goods and services for their

seven diverse departments. Items include

Construction, IT and consulting services. On the

risk management side he manages all the legal

challenges and claims received by the County.

OPBA Principles Course (Continuing Education Non-Accredited)

Introduction to Public Procurement

Instructor: Carl Bonitto, CSCMP

County of Northumberland


NIGP Instructor

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About the Course:

Choosing the right contract is as important as

choosing the right commodity. Targeting the

purchase to the contract type can protect the

agency and improve results. This course will

address the principles and techniques for

developing contracts which are appropriate and

targeted to the particular purchase being made.

About Omid:

Omid Ghamami, MBA, CPSCM has 18 years’

experience with Intel Corp, holding responsibility

for $1B + in annual expenditures as a

procurement executive, and also managing In-

tel's global procurement operations. He was

also responsible for the negotiation planning,

execution, & training processes for the entire

$16B global procurement organization. Omid

specializes in helping public procurement

professionals generate better performance re-

sults, better influence results with end users and

bid committees, the ability to better drive best

value decision making within the constraints of

the public procurement environment, and the

skills needed to prevent supplier performance

excursions instead of being able to respond to

them. His passion is helping public procurement

professionals find new ways of driving

procurement excellence.

Omid holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business

from California State University Sacramento and

a Master’s Degree in Business Administration

(MBA) from the University of California, where

he was Class President. He is also a Certified

Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

(CPSCM™) and is the founder of the Center for

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Excellence.

NIGP Course (Continuing Education Non-Accredited)

Making the Contract Fit the Purchase

Instructor: Omid Ghamami, CPSCM, MBA

Folsom Lake College


OPBA Instructor

Thursday, September 26, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

About the Course:

This course examines the various issues with

managing risk when purchasing goods and

services in the public sector. Candidates are

given an overview of common risk issues,

including those of ownership and copyright, the

right to privacy, competitive bidding

irregularities, occupational health and safety,

environmental responsibilities and accountability

in terms of personal and corporate liability.

This seminar is required for those who wish to

obtain OPBA’s “Principles of Effective Public

Purchasing” certificate. NOTE: In order for this

course to count toward obtaining your

certificate, you must have a program enrolment

form on file with OPBA Central Office and com-

plete the program within 3 years of enrolment.

Also available as a distance education course.

About David:

David Allan has been working in the Supply

Chain industry for over 30 years and has a

diverse background from both the private and

public sector. David’s background includes 20

years of service as a Supply Technician with the

Canadian Forces, supporting military opera-

tions, and humanitarian and disaster assistance

missions both at home and worldwide; and is a

recipient of the Canadian Peacekeeping Medal.

David spent 10 years in the private sector bid-

ding on and managing federal government con-

tracts; that included a multi-million-dollar repair

and overhaul sourcing contract where he had to

find repair sources for highly specialized and

unique equipment and parts. More recently Da-

vid spent over 10 years managing municipal

procurement and successfully implemented a

comprehensive procurement governance frame-

work, while at the same time improving overall

procurement efficiencies and effectiveness. He

has served on the governing board of the Ontar-

io Public Buyer’s Association for many years.

David currently teaches various Principles Cer-

tificate courses on behalf of the OPBA.

OPBA Principles Course (Continuing Education Non-Accredited)

Risk Management

Instructor: David Allan, CPPO, CPPB


Speakers and Presenters

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

About the Session:

Karl Subban is a former school principal in one

of Toronto’s toughest neighbourhoods, and the

father of five children, including three NHL

players. He’s dedicated his life to helping others

reach their potential—to be better at their

careers, and as people. In his gregarious,

powerful talks—and in his brand-new memoir,

How We Did It—he explores teamwork and

leadership and offers a fresh take on what it

means to succeed.

About Karl:

In his thirty years of coaching, teaching,

parenting, and leading, Karl Subban has

learned how to inspire people. “Your greatest

gift is your potential,” he often says, “and your

greatest gift to the world is the development of

that potential.” Hailing from the Caribbean,

where he never played hockey, Subban has

nonetheless raised three NHL players, including

the now-Nashville Predators defenceman P.K.

Subban—one of the league’s brightest stars and

an Olympic Gold Medal winner. His new

memoir, How We Did It: The Subban Plan for

Success in Hockey, School, and Life has

become an immediate, national bestseller. It’s a

personal story of a unique journey—a saga that

begins in Subban’s original home of Jamaica,

explores his achievements as a father

and educator in Canada, and stands as a must-

read account of one of hockey’s most

fascinating families. It’s Subban’s proven

approach to resilience, perseverance, and

goal-setting—and how to bring the best out of

everyone.

Keynote Speaker:

HOW DID YOU DO IT?

TEAM SUBBAN’S VISION FOR SUCCESS

Speaker: Karl Subban




About the Session:

This session will provide an overview of the City

of Mississauga’s Smart City Master Plan and

the innovative way procurement has enabled

collaboration with industry and the community to

explore new technology the City’s living labs. An

overview of the “public call for innovation” will be

described including examples and how the

process integrates with procurement, legal and

City services.

About Shawn:

Shawn is the Director of Information Technology

and Chief Information Officer for the City of

Mississauga, the 6th largest City in Canada.

He led the City’s mandate to provide all City

services online, implemented the City’s first

Customer Service Strategy, Open Data Policy,

Bring Your Own Device Policy and is actively

leading the Digital Transformation of city

services.

Shawn is very active with public safety, in his

emergency management role at the City and

also working on the Public Safety Broadband

Network initiative with an objective to implement

a public safety cellular network across Canada.

Shawn has been engaged in many great Smart

City initiatives guided by the City’s IT Master

Plan and Smart City Master Plan that is going

through public and industry consultation prior to

going to Council for approval spring of 2019 to

build a Smart City for Everybody!

Seminar (Continuing Education Non-Accredited)

Technology/Procurement in SmartCity

Presenter: Shawn Slack, CIO City of Mississauga




About the Session:

This session looks at work, jobs, and

employability over the coming year and dec-

ades. It will take into account a wide range of

influences, including technology, economics,

management, and new trends and develop-

ments, including artificial intelligence, machine

learning, collaborative workspaces, micro-

learning, and the rise of the gig/freelance

economy.

About Steve:

Steve is a specialist in organizational psycholo-

gy with his focus being the junction where peo-

ple and technology interact in the workplace.

He consults to a wide range of companies on

strategies for developing and integrating new

technologies in areas such as the mobile work-

force, cybersecurity practices, maximizing

collaboration, and understanding blockchain. He

is the author of three business books as well as

the ghostwriter for many others worldwide.

Steve delivers corporate keynotes to organiza-

tions across North America and is a regular

lecturer at the Management Development

Institute at the University of Ontario Institute of

Technology (UOIT) where he teaches change

management, Six-Sigma, and the future of

work.

In 1994 he founded The Bristall Group, which

continues to deliver soft skills training and

media content.

Academically, Steve holds degrees in Journal-

ism and Psychology, and was the York

University candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship

in 1990.


Future of Work

Presenter: Steve Prentice

The Bristall Group



Thursday, September 26, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am

About the Session:

The session will focus on how blockchain can

revolutionize logistics, supply chain

management, and public sector procurement

operations. Focusing on the value created for

governments, suppliers, and end-use

customers, the conference participant will come

away with a solid understanding of how the

application of blockchain technology is driving

superior efficiency and effectiveness. Specific

examples will be shared so the power of this

technology can be appreciated with “real world”

examples. The presentation will allow for

discussion of key principles and success

factors, with a clear focus on what this can

mean for public procurement professionals.

About EY:

At EY, we are committed to building a better

working world — with increased trust and

confidence in business, sustainable growth,

development of talent in all its forms, and great-

er collaboration.

We want to build a better working world through

our own actions and by engaging with like-

minded organizations and individuals. This is

our purpose — and why we exist as an

organization.

Running through our organization is a strong

sense of obligation to serve a number of

different stakeholders who count on us to

deliver quality and excellence in everything we

do.


Blockchain

Presenters: David Bryden & Pramod Gopalakrishna

Ernst & Young (EY)

From Left to Right: David Bryden, Blockchain

Product Leader and Pramod Gopalakrishna,

Blockchain Development Leader



Thursday, September 26, 2019 10:15 am - 11:10 am

About the Session:

As procurement authorities fulfill their

obligations to run procurement processes with

integrity, they will be faced with establishing

rules to deal with “unethical bidders”. An

“unethical bidder” is a person or company that

has exhibited unethical practices in other

procurements but the issue is much more

complex that it appears. This presentation will

deal with all of the complexities inherent in

resolving this issue in competitive procurements

(and the associated procurement documents).

About Judy:

With over 30 years of experience dealing with

commercial and procurement issues, Judy has

advised clients across the globe on the full

spectrum of infrastructure and public

procurement issues. She has extensive

experience in contracts to engage the private

sector in the provision of traditional government

services. She has also led a wide range of

transactions to engage the private sector,

including design-build-finance-maintain,

operations and maintenance, and facilities

management of public-sector facilities, as well

as the provision of clinical services in the

community-care sector.

Judy is a leading practitioner in the field of

alternative finance and procurement projects

and infrastructure development projects in

industries such as health care, transit and

transportation, nuclear energy, and information

technology systems. She has developed and

implemented procurement and contract

documentation to support a wide range of public

-private partnerships (P3s), and has provided

advice and legal opinions relating to

procurement processes and evaluation, project

risk management and mitigation strategies,

project structuring, and agreements.


Enforcing Unethical Bidding Practices Provisions in Procure-

ment Processes

Presenter: Judy L. Wilson

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP



Thursday, September 26, 2019 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

About the Session:

The secrets of leadership are the same no

matter what business you are in. John shares

practical insights and strategies in this 60-

minute transformational presentation. He takes

you on the journey of becoming a stronger,

more effective leader.

Energizing and practical, John’s call to action

combines his conversational style with

anecdotes to deliver motivational insights into:

knowing that leadership starts with you

daily steps to becoming a better leader

understanding the benefits of servant

leadership

building a high performing team

learning to build more collaboration within

your teams

John gives quick, achievable “how to’s” about

this topics and more. The audience will walk

away feeling more confident about the way they

lead themselves and their teams.

About John:

John Ribeiro is a passionate, results-driven

professional and an enthusiastic speaker

and career development coach. He has over 20

years of experience in leading high performing

teams in the IT field and has trained over a

1000 individuals on leadership and

Communication skills.

To learn more about John, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ribeirojohn/


How to Become an Effective Everyday Leader

Presenter: John Ribeiro, Career Coach and Podcaster

Zero2Hired



Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

About the Session:

In this session, Dev Ramcharan, a Project

Management Professional, a ProSci OCM

Practitioner and an Emotional Intelligence

expert, will walk attendees through the impacts

and the utility of EI and OCM in this brave new

world for Procurement Professionals and

specialists.

The integration, renovation, simplification and

agility of processes, org structures and how

organizations deliver goods and services are

crucial to organizational sustainability in a

rapidly changing marketplace. Part of Agile

Transformation for any enterprise is likely to be

the re-conceiving of Procurement and its

relationship to, and role in, the transformation of

the enterprise. This does not just entail the

adaptation of Procurement processes to keep

up with the evolution of the enterprise. It may

involve a radical rethinking and redesign of this

key corporate function and a rehabilitation of its

status from an siloed, and remote cost centre to

a strategic partner at the table, active in

navigating the journey of the enterprise.

Procurement’s impact on cost reduction, and its

contribution to shareholder and corporate ROI

can be profound. We need to include in the

arsenal of tools at our disposal the concepts

and behaviours embedded in Organizational

Change Management, with a real commitment

to managing Procurement-driven change in an

Emotionally Intelligent way.

About Dev:

Dev Ramcharan, PMP, has a proven track

record of planning and implementing effective,

multi-level Project Management Office

organizations. He has over 20 years of

experience in managing operational and

strategic initiatives, including establishing best

practices, policies, and quality and efficiency

metrics focused on Project, Program and

Portfolio Management. He is the founder and

head coach of AROUCA Consulting and Career

Coaching and serves on three non-profit Boards

of Directors.


Organizational Change Management

Presenter: Dev Ramcharan, PMP, CCTC




Panel Discussion (Continuing Education Non-Accredited)

Procurement Re-Imagined:

From Price Taker to Market Mover

A panel discussion led by Sandra Hamilton,

Strategic Procurement Advisor to OPBA

About the Session:

How well is the Canadian public sector doing in moving markets toward the 2030 UN Sustainable

Development Goals? What are the leading practices?

We’ve convened a panel of inspiring Canadian leaders, who will be joining us to share their

transformational experiences. We’ll be discussing the important and evolving role of the OPBA as a

knowledge hub working to advance a more strategic approach to public procurement to address: poverty

reduction, indigenous reconciliation, skills training and apprenticeships. To foster a more green and

circular economy, reducing waste and GHG emissions, creating sustainable food systems and driving

innovation.

Sustainable Procurement Panelists:

Nick Xenos, Executive Director

Centre for Greening Government, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada

Part of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

Leor Rotschild, Executive Director

CBSR – Canadian Business for Social Responsibility

OPBA Vendor Engagement Partner in Demonstration Projects

How can we stay current with the vendor marketplace and sustainable development trends?

Joanne St. Godard, Executive Director

RCO – Recycling Council of Ontario

Canada’s First Circular Procurement Summit. What did we learn and what happens next?

Tina Iacoe, President, OPBA

The OPBA as a Knowledge Hub for Procurement Transformation

City of Hamilton - A year in review; Social Procurement as a poverty reduction tool

OPBA 2019—Sandra Hamilton

Procurement Re-Imagined: From Price Taker to Market Mover




About Sandra:

Transforming Public Procurement from ‘Price Taker to Market Mover’

Sandra Hamilton is a Strategic Procurement Advisor and Canada’s First Social MBA.

She serves as an advisor to the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) and to

CBSR – Canadian Business for Social Responsibility. Her current work involves

leading demonstration projects in BC, Alberta and Ontario designed to transform the

role of public procurement from ‘Price Taker to Market Mover’.

Hamilton foresees a future where all taxpayer funded contracts are designed to move

markets toward the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals; to align and support

key environmental, social and economic public policy goals.

Known for her progressive, trade agreement compliant approach, Hamilton designed both

British Columbia’s & Alberta’s first Social Procurement Frameworks and, in 2017, she was nominated by

Global Affairs Canada to profile her work at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Symposium on

Sustainable Government Procurement in Geneva.

In addition to working with CBSR and OPBA to re-imagine the role of public procurement in creating a

more circular and socially responsible economy, Hamilton is currently exploring the role and responsibility

of public procurement in Poverty Reduction with The City of Hamilton, ON; in building more inclusive

workplaces and fostering Indigenous Reconciliation with the Fort McMurray Construction Association in

NE Alberta and in promoting skills development/apprenticeships and Indigenous Reconciliation within a

large infrastructure project with the District of Tofino, BC.

For Hamilton “It’s about moving beyond Do No Harm, to proactively Doing Some Good.”

Hamilton has over 20 years’ experience as a strategic advisor and business consultant. She is the

former Business Manager to Vancouver 2010 Olympics CEO John Furlong and Olympic rower Silken

Laumann. Before establishing her consultancy practice, Hamilton was the Publisher of BC Woman

Magazine and Director of Marketing at The Vancouver Sun.




About the Session:

Failure to adhere to the Provisions in the new

Construction Act amendments could result in

fines, penalties and court claims. Is Your

Municipality Ready for October 1st, 2019?

Join us for an update on the new prompt

payment and adjudication processes, and

amendments that will come into effect on

October 1, 2019.

About Glenn:

Glenn Ackerley is the Chair of Construction

Practice Group at WeirFoulds. His practice is

focused on construction law, construction liens

and construction litigation.

Glenn fills the role of a “project lawyer”,

providing ongoing advice from the start through

to completion of a project. He represents clients

from across the construction industry—including

public and private owners, developers,

contractors, sub-trades, suppliers and consult-

ants—in a variety of construction related-

matters.

Glenn is active in the industry, participating on

boards, committees and working groups to

support and improve the industry. Glenn sits on

the Board of Directors of the Canadian

Construction Association, and is a Past

Chairman of the Board of the Toronto

Construction Association. He sat on the

Executive of the Construction Section of the

Ontario Bar Association for many years, and

most recently has been a member of the Expert

Panel's Advisory Group on changes to Ontario’s

Construction Lien Act.


Construction Act Update

Presenter: Glenn Ackerley, Partner

WeirFoulds LLP



Friday, September 27, 2019 8:30 am - 10:00 am

About the Session:

Watch as Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP present a

mock trial to address formal procurement

bidding issues, followed by a Q&A period to

address any related questions.

About Ian:

Ian Gold founding partner resolves problems for

his clients. He is a skillful civil and commercial

litigator having extensive trial experience before

judges and juries. His practice spans all fields,

but emphasizes complex insurance litigation.

Ian has handled all matters of insurance and

insurance coverage cases on behalf of insurers

including professional malpractice, directors and

officers liability, property and casualty claims,

class actions, environmental litigation,

subrogation, and insurance fraud.

About Nadine:

Nadine Nasr has been involved in various

aspects of insurance law and a broad range of

litigation matters involving first party claims,

including bad faith litigation; and tort defence

claims, including occupier's liability, motor

vehicle insurance, personal injury and

tavern liability; product liability, professional

negligence claims, construction liability, travel

insurance and subrogation.

About Adam:

Adam Bucci joined Thomas Gold Pettingill after

experience in civil litigation at the Crown Law

Office of the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Adam’s practice includes defending complex

insurance matters involving occupiers’ liability,

tavern liability, sports liability, product liability,

professional negligence, and motor vehicle

insurance claims.

Mock Trial (Continuing Education Non-Accredited)

Ethics & Legalities of Injecting a Social/Political

Conscience into a Formal Procurement Bidding Process

Presenters: Ian Gold, Nadine Nasr and Adam Bucci

Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP

From Left to Right: Ian Gold, Nadina Nasr, and Adam Bucci



Friday, September 27, 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am

About the Session:

Significant changes to Ontario’s Construction Act come into force on October 1, 2019. How will they affect

your procurement processes? Expert lawyer Daniel Leduc of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Alison

Carden from eSolutionsGroup and John DeVries from Ottawa Construction Association will discuss this critical

question, and talk about new technology solutions entering the market.

About Daniel:

Dan Leduc is a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP.

He practices primarily construction law and dispute resolution.

He is frequently called upon to advise and represent owners,

subcontractors, suppliers and builders in such front-end

services as contract review, tender issues and general

construction matters, as well as in litigation and arbitration.

About Alison:

A passionate techy who is always on top of all the latest trends, Alison is a Principal at eSolutionsGroup and the

bids&tenders Product Owner. Her career spans over 15 years in the technology sector with a focus on envisioning,

and then bringing to life, software platforms that optimize workflows and resolve issues. She has helped hundreds of

organizations across North America transform their procurement process. Mindful of how technology impacts

business, Alison is dedicated to bridging the gap between owners and vendors, ensuring that everyone’s needs are

met.

About John:

John, with 30 plus years in construction and labour relations management, is the President and General Manager of

the Ottawa Construction Association (OCA) since 1998. The OCA is the voice of 1,150 firms primarily active in the

commercial-institutional construction market. John’s role within OCA is to advance the association’s objectives of

promoting high standards in the industry, foster and advance interests of the membership to political

decision makers, operate a project information service of projects out for tender for the convenience

of owners, designers and member firms. John holds Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree.


Get Ready for Ontario’s New Prompt Payment Provisions

Presenters: Daniel Leduc, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

Alison Carden, eSolutionsGroup

John DeVries, Ottawa Construction Association

From Left to Right: Daniel LeDuc, Alison Carden and John DeVries



Friday, September 27, 2019 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

About the Session:

Comedian Susan Stewart blends the wit and

wisdom she’s known for with powerful

messages about not taking life too seriously —

especially in times of adversity and uncertainty.

In her stand-up comedy style, Stewart shares

ways to see the lighter side of life leaving

everyone more uplifted and inspired to meet

their challenges with a positive outlook, and of

course, a sense of humour.

About Susan:

Comedian/author/speaker, Susan Stewart, has

spent the past ten years delivering programs

that help people meet adversity with a positive

outlook, and of course, a sense of humour. A

mixture of stand-up comedy and inspiration,

Susan’s programs entertain and empower

people to live and work with more ease.

Susan is also the author of three books: Reach-

ing The Laugh Resort: Why The Journey To

Remembering Who You (Really) Are Is Worth

The Jet Lag, Your New Lenses Are Ready For

Pick Up: A Guide To Seeing The Lighter Side Of

Life, and You Gotta Laugh: Wit And Wisdom

About Not Taking Life (Or Yourself) Too

Seriously.

Professionally speaking, Susan has taken a

winding road. After earning a Theatre Arts

degree from the University of Waterloo, Susan

moved to Toronto to pursue a career in stand-

up comedy. Five years into her comedy career,

Susan decided to leave the “biz” and get a “real”

job which led her to working in a Human

Resources department in the Ontario

Government.

Keynote Speaker

The Lighter Side of Work and Life

Presenter: Susan Stewart

Comedian, Author, Speaker


11th

Annual Caveat Golf Cup 19-Hole

Challenge Tuesday September 24, 2019

Golf, Prizes and more!

Golfers of all levels dust off your clubs and join

us at one of Peel Region’s premiere golf

destinations. Nestled in the centre of

Mississauga's Heartland community, BraeBen

Golf Course provides stunning views from

the highest land viewpoint in the city.

Event: 11th Annual Caveat Emperor

Cup Challenge

Location: Braeden Golf Course

5700 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga , ON L5V 2W2

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Time: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tee-Off: 12:30 pm

Cost: $98.00 per person

Includes: 18 holes with power cart

BBQ Lunch (Burger/Sausage)

Prizes for: Winning Foursome; Most Honest

Foursome; Longest Drive &

Closest to the Pin

Registration:

Any non-OPBA member must be accompanied

by an OPBA member to participate. To register

for this golf event, attendees will need to

register directly on the OPBA website. All

payments will be processed by credit card only.

Golf teams will consist of 4 golfers each. If you

have a team of 4 already set, please list the

names with your online registration. Otherwise

golfers will be placed into teams prior to Golf

Day.

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be made in writing and will

only be honoured on or before September 6,

2019, after which money will not be refunded.

Hospitality Suite:

All registered players are welcomed to join us in

the Hospitality Suite from 6 pm to 11 pm.

For Further Details Contact:

Ping Ge

[email protected] T. 437-230-6069

Rajesh Singh

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



Dinner & Evening Entertainment

Wednesday September 25, 2019

Fun Times!

Bring your luck and get ready for an exciting

evening of good food, live horse racing and

playing in the casino at the Woodbine

Racetrack.

Location: Woodbine Racetrack

555 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto

Date: Wed. Sept. 25, 2019

Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Cost: Included with Member

Registration

Includes:

Buffet Dinner with unlimited soft drinks only;

$10 Casino Slot Voucher; Complimentary Race

Program; and Paddock & Hall of Fame Tours

Departures:

Bus Departs to Woodbine Racetrack at 6 pm

Bus departs to Hotel at 9:30 pm

Registration:

Any non-OPBA member must be accompanied

by an OPBA member to participate. To register

for this event, attendees will need to register

directly on the OPBA website.

Cancellations:

Cancellations must be made in writing and will

only be honoured on or before September 6,

2019, after which money will not be refunded.

Hospitality Suite:

Additional networking opportunities from 10 pm

to 1 am in the Hospitality Suite.


President’s Gala Dinner & Awards

Thursday September 25, 2019

Roll out the red carpet!

Join us for our annual President’s Gala,

featuring dining, awards and entertainment.

Location: Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel Date: Thurs. Sept. 26, 2019 Time: 5:30 pm Pre-Gala Reception 6:15 pm Dinner Cost: Included with Member Conference Packages Includes: Pre-Gala Reception (Cash Bar) Dinner & Awards Live Entertainment Networking Opportunities Attire: Business Dress Casual

Entertainment Spotlight:

Richard Forget is an international award

winning magician with a show that places him at

the forefront of the magic world. He has created

a magnificent magical experience that is

inspired by his years traveling throughout the

world and living in Toronto, Canada. Richard’s

magic tells a fascinating tale about Richard’s

experiences in a modern world, with a magical

twist.

Richard has performed on

stages in Canada, the

United States, Europe and

Asia, as well as on live

television in front of millions

of viewers and before

Royalty, mesmerizing a

wide variety of audiences

with his innovative illusions.

Hospitality Suites:

Additional networking opportunities from 11 pm

to 1 am in the Hospitality Suite.


Registration Information

What Your Conference Package Includes

Register directly online at www.opba.ca

To register for an NIGP Course or NIGP Conference Package, attendees need to register through OPBA Central Office.

Member Three Day Conference Package (No NIGP Course)

(OPBA Member, NIGP, SCMA or Other Public Agency Member)

Package includes:

Meals— 2 Breakfast (Thurs to Fri); 3 Lunch (Wed to Fri) & CoffeeBreaks

Seminars—All

OPBA/NIGP Courses—Not included

Social Events—Woodbine Racetrack & |President’s Gala

Non-Member Three Day Conference Package (No NIGP Course)

Package includes:

Meals— 2 Breakfast (Thurs and Fri); 3 Lunch (Wed to Fri) & Cof-fee Breaks

Seminars—All

Social Events—No Evening or Social Events included


Member One Day Conference Package


Package includes:

Meals— 1 Breakfast (Wed or Thurs); 1 Lunch (Wed or Thurs) &Coffee Breaks

Seminars—All (Wed or Thurs)

Social Events—Woodbine Racetrack OR President’s Gala


Member Three Day Conference Package with One Day NIGP Course


Package includes:

Meals— 3 Breakfast (Wed to Fri); 3 Lunch (Wed to Fri) & CoffeeBreaks

Seminars—All (Thurs to Fri)

Social Events—Woodbine Racetrack & President’s Gala

OPBA/NIGP Courses— NIGP Course Included (Wed)

One Day NIGP Course Package Package includes:

Meals— 1 Breakfast (Wed); 1 Lunch (Wed) & Coffee Breaks

Seminars—Not included

Social Events—Not included

OPBA/NIGP Courses— NIGP Course Included (Wed)

http://www.opba.ca


General Registration Form ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE AT www.opba.ca

Name: ____________________________ Page 1 of 3

Name: ____________________________ Preferred Name for Badge: __________________________

Designation: ⃝ CPPO ⃝ CPPB ⃝ CSCMP (CPP) ⃝ Other: _______________________

Title: _________________________________ Agency: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________City: ____________________ Postal Code: ___________

Phone: ____________________________e-mail: ___________________________________________

Guest of Registered Delegate:________________ Preferred Name for Badge: _____________________

Dietary/Accommodations Needs: If you require special assistance, including dietary restrictions

to participate fully in the event, please indicate the nature of assistance or dietary restriction here:

___________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION PACKAGES, DATES AND DEADLINES Registration after August 19, 2019 is not guaranteed. All prices include taxes.

Package (Select One) Registration Received by

Aug. 19, 2019

Registration Received Aug. 20 -

Sept. 10, 2019

Transfer Amounts

to Page Two

Three Day Conference Package (OPBA Member) $575.00 $775.00 $

Three Day Conference Package (NIGP, SCMA or Other Public Sector Member)

$675.00 $875.00 $

Three Day Conference Package (Non-Member)

$875.00 $1,075.00 $

One Day Conference Package (OPBA Member) $300.00 $400.00 $

One Day Conference Package with One Day Conference or One Day OPBA Course (NIGP, SCMA or Other Public Sector Member)

$400.00 $500.00 $

** Maximum** 20 people per class (NIGP and OPBA sessions only).

Register early to avoid disappointment.

http://www.opba.ca



Name: ____________________________________________ Page 2 of 3

Additional Meals:

The following meal prices shown are for those registered delegates who wish to attend an event or meal function not already included in their conference package or for guests accompanying a registered delegate who wish to attend any of the conference meal functions.

Payment:

⃝ CHEQUE ⃝ VISA ⃝ MASTERCARD

Receipt or a copy of the credit card voucher required ⃝ Yes ⃝ No

Payment by Credit Card—Complete the following:

Name as it appears on the card: _________________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: ___________________________________ Expiry Date: ______________

Cheques Payable to “Ontario Public Buyers Association” mailed along with Registration Forms to:

OPBA, 111 Fourth Avenue, Ridley Square, Suite 361, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3P5”

and received by mail before Aug. 19, 2019. No post dated cheques with dates after

Sept. 11, 2019 will be accepted.

Credit Card Submit Registration Form via FAX at 1-888-416-7767 or EMAIL at [email protected]

Cancellation Must be in writing and submitted on or before Aug. 19, 2019 for refund.

No monetary refunds after this date.

Price* No of Attendees Sub-total

Lunch—Wednesday $35 $

Dinner and Evening Entertainment - Wednesday $55 $

Breakfast—Thursday $25 $

Lunch (AGM) - Thursday $35 $

President’s Gala—Thursday $100 $

Breakfast—Friday $25 $

Lunch—Friday $35 $

Sub-Total (Page 1) $

Sub-Total (Page 2) $

*Prices include taxes. $ Grand Total

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Name: ____________________________________________ Page 3 of 3

CONFERENCE SEMINAR AND EVENT SCHEDULE— Please indicate with an (x) all seminars and events that

you will be attending during the conference. This information is required for planning purposes.

Date Time Session

Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm NIGP Course: Making the Contract Fit the Purchase ⃝

8:30 am – 3:30 pm OPBA Principles Course: Introduction to Public Procurement ⃝

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Keynote Speaker—How Did You Do It? Team Subban’s Vision for

Success ⃝

2:05 pm – 3:00 pm Seminar—Technology Procurement in SmartCity ⃝

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Seminar—Future of Work ⃝

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm First Time Attendees Meet & Greet ⃝

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Dinner & Evening Entertainment - Woodbine Racetrack ⃝

Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm OPBA Principles Course: Risk Management ⃝

9:00 am – 10:00 am Seminar—Blockchain ⃝

10:15 am – 11:10 am Seminar—Enforcing Unethical Bidding Practices Provisions in Pro-

curement Processes

⃝

11:15 am – 12:00 pm Seminar—How to Become an Effective Everyday Leader ⃝

12:45 pm – 1:30 pm OPBA Annual General Meeting ⃝

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Seminar—Organizational Change Management ⃝

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Panel Discussion — Procurement Re-Imagined:

From Price Taker to Market Mover ⃝

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm NIGP Update ⃝

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Seminar—Construction Act Update ⃝

5:30 pm – 11:00 pm President’s Gala Dinner and Awards ⃝

Friday 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Seminar— Mock Trial: Ethics & Legalities of Injecting a Social/

Political Conscience into a Formal Procurement Bidding Process ⃝

10:30 am – 11:30 am Seminar—Get Ready for Ontario’s New Prompt Payment

Provisions ⃝

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Keynote Speaker — The Lighter Side of Work and Life ⃝

12:15 pm- 12:30 pm Closing Address ⃝

I am a first-time conference attendee and would like a ‘Conference Buddy’ ⃝

I am a conference veteran and will volunteer to be paired with a first-timer ⃝


NIGP Registration Information

Packages, Dates and Deadlines

Registration After August 19, 2019 is Not Guaranteed.

All prices include Taxes.

f

Package (Select One) Package Includes: Registration Received by Aug 19, 2019

Registration Received Aug 20 to Aug 23, 2019

NIGP Members

NIGP One Day Course and OPBA Conference Package

NIGP Course; Breakfast, Lunch

and Coffee Breaks (Wed to Fri);

Conference Seminars (Thurs to

Fri) and Evening Events (Wed

and Thurs)

$765.00 $815.00

NIGP One Day Course ONLY

NIGP Course with Breakfast

and Lunch

$525.00 $575.00

OPBA Members






and Thurs)

$880.00 $930.00



and Lunch

$640.00 $690.00

Non-Members






and Thurs)

$935.00 $985.00



and Lunch

$695.00 $745.00


NIGP Course Registration Form ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR NIGP COURSE MUST BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO OPBA CENTRAL OFFICE

⃝ Check here if you are a First Time Attendee

Name: ____________________________ Preferred Name for Badge: __________________________

Designation: ⃝ CPPO ⃝ CPPB ⃝ CSCMP (CPP) ⃝ Other: _______________________

Title: _________________________________ Agency: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________ City: ____________________ Postal Code:___________

Phone: ____________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________

Guest of Registered Delegate:________________ Preferred Name for Badge: _____________________

Dietary/Accommodations Needs: If you require special assistance, including dietary restrictions

to participate fully in the event, please indicate the nature of assistance or dietary restriction here:

____________________________________________________________________________________

Method of Payment:

⃝ CHEQUE ⃝ VISA ⃝ MASTERCARD

Receipt or a copy of the credit card voucher required ⃝ Yes ⃝ No

Payment by Credit Card—Complete the following:

Name as it appears on the card: _________________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: ___________________________________ Expiry Date: ______________

For all Credit Card Payments— Submit Registration Form

via FAX at 1-888-416-7767 or

via EMAIL at [email protected]

Registration after August 23, 2019 is not guaranteed.

** Maximum** 20 people per class (NIGP and OPBA sessions only). Register early to avoid

disappointment.

Registration Received by Aug 19, 2019

Registration Received Aug 20 to Aug 23, 2019

Sub-Total

NIGP One Day Course and OPBA

Conference Package

$ $

Registration Not Guaranteed

$

NIGP One Day Course $ $

Registration Not Guaranteed

$

$ Total Payment Enclosed:



Accommodations

Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel

This year’s conference will

be hosted in Toronto’s

west end at the Marriott

Toronto Airport.

A block of rooms have been set aside and will

be available until August 26, 2019.

The venue is:

• Five minutes from Pearson International

Air-port via complimentary airport shuttle

• Minutes from Mississauga’s business district

• Only 25-30 minutes to downtown Toronto

• Close to major shopping centres

including Sherway Gardens and Square One

• Close to major Toronto attractions,

dining and entertainment

Mobile Check-In

Guests can check in before their stay, receive

instant alerts when their room is ready and

check out by skipping the front desk.

Address:

901 Dixon Road

Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1J5

www.marriott.com

(416) 674-9400

+1 800-905-2811

Group Rates:

One Bedroom Suite $195Standard Room $195

(includes Complimentary Self-Parking)

Check In 3:00 pm

Check Out 11:00 am

Booking Reference Code: Ontario Public Buyers Association

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1561055590056&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Book Your Room on-line

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Venue Floor Plan

Free WIFI

Check Registration Desk for Sign In Details

Parking

Included with Conference Fees


Getting Here

Getting to Peel Region

By Air

Toronto Pearson Internation-

al Airport (YYZ)

Airport Phone: +1 416-776-3000

Hotel direction: 0.6 miles NE

Airport shuttle service, scheduled, compli-

mentary Mon-Sun: 04:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Shuttle Phone: +1 416 674-9400

Courtesy Phone Available

Driving directions

COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT SHUTTLE -

Complimentary 24-hour hotel shuttle stops at

post S5 at Terminal 1 and post 43 at Terminal 3.

Shuttle runs every 25 minutes 4:05am-1:59am

and on request 2am-4am.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

Airport Phone: +1 416-203-6942

Hotel direction: 14.7 miles NW

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

By Bus

Metro Toronto Coach Terminal

Main: (416) 594-1010

15.5 miles SE from Hotel

By Rail

UP Express (Union Pearson Ex-

press)

The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) is a

dedicated air rail link service that connects To-

ronto Pearson International Airport to Union Sta-

tion in the heart of downtown in just 25 minutes.

UP Express trains depart every 15 minutes, 19

½ hours a day between 05:30 and 01:00.

All UP Express Stations and trains are fully ac-

cessible.

0.6 miles S from Hotel

By Car

From Airport: Take Dixon Road

East, the hotel is within 5 minutes of the air-

port, on the Southeast corner of Dixon Road

and Carlingview Drive.

From HWY 401 West: Take the Dixon Road

Exit off HWY 401, and continue west on Dix-

on Road. Move into the left-hand lane while

on Dixon Road. Turn left onto Carlingview

Drive at the traffic lights of Carlingview Drive

and Dixon Road. Turn left into the first drive-

way. The hotel is located on the Southeast

corner of Dixon Road and Carlingview Drive.

From HWY 401 East: Take HWY 427 north

to the Dixon Road exit. Turn right at Dixon

Road. The hotel is located on the Southeast


From HWY 427 North: Take HWY 427 north

to the Dixon Road exit. Turn right at Dixon

Road. The hotel is located on the Southeast


https://www.greyhound.ca/en/locations/terminal.aspx?city=126300

http://www.ttc.ca/Subway/Stations/Union/station.jsp

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62nd

Annual OPBA

Professional Development Conference

HOSTED BY

Corporation of the County of Grey County, Corporation of the County of Bruce,

Town of The Blue Mountains, Town of Collingwood and The City of Owen Sound

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