Conference Program - April 20, 2010
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m |
Registration and Breakfast After April 16 Conference price includes admission to Exposition |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Private Investigators - Our Indispensable Allies A sector of private security that is often underrated by our industry. Still, the partnership between investigators and installers can solve serious problems for shared customers. Why? What activities are common to both these services? How can we tell them apart? How far can a private investigator go in their investigation? Is there such a thing as a code of ethics? What remains acceptable during the process? Will just about anything stand up in court? What about people's privacy? Louis Laframboise, an expert investigator will discuss these questions and more. Speaker: Louis Laframboise – President of the Québec Association of Professional Investigators |
| 9:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. | Insurance: A Necessary Evil? You insure your businesses year after year for civil liability. A frivolous or essential expense? Come and find out why you need insurance that is well tailored to your company and discover helpful tips that will alleviate future issues when you are well insured. Speaker: Denis Houle – Demers Zajac Vena Claim Investigator, Specialized in Security |
| 10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Regulations Covering Mechanical Locking Devices Mrs. Bourdeau will discuss the Régie du bâtiment regulations covering all mechanical locking devices such as electromagnets and electric door openers. This conference is relevant for all those who sell, install and approve such equipment. Speaker: Suzel Bourdeau - Civil Engineer, Régie du Bâtiment du Québec Direction du soutien à la prestation de service |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | The Six Steps to Successful Selling from Planning to Closing This conference is for those who want to update their selling skills and increase your percentage of closing those sales. Learn how to win the customer's order by offering added value. Speaker: Pascal St-Cyr – Sales Representative, APA |
| 2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. | Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) In July 2010, the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia will introduce the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Any company using or applying the GST tax will be responsible to ensure the HST is applied for business within those provinces. Does your company know what to do? This conference will provide a detailed overview of what you should know to prepare your company. Speaker: Michel Ducharme, Adviser, Groupe Lnoue Taillerer Audet |
| 3:10 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. | Coffee Break |
| 3:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Bill 88 is About to Become Law The long awaited Bill 88 will soon become law. Learn how to obtain your agency and agent licence. Find out how the Bureau issues or cancels a licence and what will happen to companies or individuals who do not abide by the law? Speaker: Normand Fiset - Vice-President, Government Affairs, CANASA |