The Labour Relations Seminar (LRS) is an annual event held in partnership with Hicks Morley - the largest firm in Canada that focus on representing management in human resources law and advocacy. Over the two-day seminar, chief fire officers, senior municipal officials and human resource professionals will participate and experience presentations from the expert legal team at Hicks Morley, Ontario chief fire officers, and renowned guest speakers who will provide insight and up-to-date knowledge and guidance on a wide range of labour relations issues that currently impacting the fire service.
Throughout the seminar, attendees will have multiple networking opportunities to speak candidly with their colleagues and with the Hicks Morley team, providing immeasurable learning opportunities. The Labour Relations Seminar is the only event of its kind in Canada. Nowhere else will you receive this much detailed, relevant legal advice, for such a nominal fee.
Pre-Seminar Workshops
The all-inclusive package is geared to those members wanting to take part in BOTH the Labour Relations Seminar and a Pre-Seminar Workshop, and who are planning to stay at the hotel for the duration of the event.
By utilizing this full-service option, the OAFC is able to offer a savings to you on the package, versus booking a-la-carte options. Best of all, you only have to register once; the OAFC staff will make all the arrangements!
There are only 40 LRS 101 and 40 LRS 201 packages available.
The all-inclusive package includes:
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Municipal staff who have an employee (chief fire officer) that is a member of the OAFC may take advantage of the member rate. In addition, out of province guests and OMHRA members may take advantage of the member rate.
TIME
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PRESENTATION
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SPEAKER(S)
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LOCATION |
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7:00am-8:00pm | Registration | Base Foyer | |
7:30am | Breakfast | Salon AB | |
9:00am
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Labour Relations 101 - Workshop
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John Saunders, Lucy Wu, Cosimo Morin, Quinn Brown - Hicks Morley | Salon 4-5 |
9:00am
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Labour Relations 201 - Mock Arbitration - Breach of Vaccination Policy
- Prep Union
- Prep Management
- Argument
- Session
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Presenters Jamie Burns and Grant Nuttall
Arbitrator: Jesse Kugler
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Salon 1-3 |
10:30am | AM Break | Foyer | |
12:00pm
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Lunch for Labour Relations 101/201
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Salon AB |
3:00pm | PM Break | Foyer | |
4:30pm
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End of Day
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TIME
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PRESENTATION
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SPEAKER(S)
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LOCATION |
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6:30am-5:00pm | Registration | Base Foyer | |
7:00am | Breakfast | Trinity Ballroom | |
8:00am
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Opening Remarks
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Rob Grimwood - OAFC President
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Grand Ballroom |
8:10am
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Office of the Fire Marshal
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Jon Pegg - Ontario Fire Marshal
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Grand Ballroom |
8:45am | Keynote | Dr. Samantha Nutt | Grand Ballroom |
9:45am
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Urban Breakout Session | John Saunders, Jamie Burns and Rebecca Liu - Hicks Morley | Grand Ballroom |
9:45am | Suburban/Rural Breakout Session | Stephanie Jeronimo, Jessica Toldo, Grant Nuttall and Natasha Monkman - Hicks Morley | York AB |
10:30am
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Coffee Break | Grand Ballroom Foyer | |
10:45am
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Urban Breakout Session | John Saunders and Jamie Burns - Hicks Morley | Grand Ballroom |
10:45am | Suburban/Rural Breakout Session | Stephanie Jeronimo, Jessica Toldo, Rebecca Liu, Grant Nuttall - Hicks Morley | York AB |
11:30am | Legal Update - Top 10 Legal Challenges of the Year and Fire Chief of Year | Michael Kennedy and Michael Jaworski - Hicks Morley | Grand Ballroom |
12:30pm
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Lunch
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Trinity Ballroom | |
1:30pm
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WSIB
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Mariana Kamenetsky, Jessica Toldo, Lucy Wu (Moderator) - Hicks Morley
Chief Paul Boissonneault, Oakville
Armando Fatigati (WSIB VP Case Management Division), Michael Doyle
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Grand Ballroom |
2:30pm | Off Duty Conduct: Where to Draw The Line | Rebecca Liu and Michael Kennedy - Hicks Morley | Grand Ballroom |
3:15pm
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Coffee Break | Grand Ballroom Foyer | |
3:30pm
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Where To Draw the Line In A Fire Station: Human Rights Do's and Don'ts | Andrew Zabrovsky and Lauri Reesor - Hicks Morley | Grand Ballroom |
5:30pm
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Cocktail Party
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77 King Street West, 39th Floor, TD Centre, Toronto, ON M5K 1K8
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TIME
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PRESENTATION
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SPEAKER(S)
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LOCATION |
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6:30am-11:00am | Registration | Base Foyer | |
7:00am | Breakfast | Trinity Ballroom | |
8:00am
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Fireside Chat: Ask the Arbitrator
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Julia Nanos - Hicks Morley and Matt Wilson, Arbitrator | Grand Ballroom |
8:30am | Bargaining Update | Stephanie Jeronimo, Julia Nanos and Jamie Burns - Hicks Morley | Grand Ballroom |
9:45am | Vaccination Issues: Where Are We Now? | Jessica Toldo and Victoria McCorkindale - Hicks Morley | Grand Ballroom |
10:15am
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Coffee Break |
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Grand Ballroom Foyer |
10:30am
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Keynote | Jennifer Botterill, Olympic Medalist | Grand Ballroom |
11:45am
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Special Services: Who Are You Going to Call | John Saunders & Fire Chiefs Panel | Grand Ballroom |
1:00pm | Lunch and Departures | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
Keynote Speakers
Jennifer Botterill, Olympic gold medallist and Hockey analyst
Jennifer Botterill is one of Canada’s most adored sports broadcasters and decorated athletes. She is a three-time Olympic gold medallist with the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. Through sustainable high performance and perspective, Jennifer has become the epitome of a champion. She has worked on numerous projects for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), and Right to Play.
A graduate of Harvard University, Jennifer is the only two-time winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award.
Jennifer is an analyst for the NHL’s New York Islanders with MSG Networks and was recently an in-studio analyst for NBC’s historic first all women’s broadcast team. She has also worked with TSN, Sportsnet, and CBC in various roles covering Hockey Canada, the Winter Olympics and the NHL.
She is currently the CEO and president of two companies—Excel in Life Inc and Journey to Excel Inc.
Dr. Samantha Nutt, Best-selling Author, Humanitarian, Physician
Dr. Samantha Nutt is an award-winning humanitarian, bestselling author and medical doctor. She’s the founder of the renowned humanitarian organizations, War Child Canada and War Child USA, and has worked with children and their families at the frontline of many of the world’s major crises—from Iraq to Afghanistan, Somalia to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone to Darfur, Sudan.
Dr. Nutt graduated summa cum laude from McMaster University, earned a M.Sc in Public Health with distinction from the University of London, and holds a Fellowship in Community Medicine (FRCPC) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She is further certified by the College of Family Practice and completed a sub specialization in women’s health through the University of Toronto as a Women’s Health Scholar. Dr. Nutt is the recipient of numerous honorary doctorates from universities in Canada and the U.S.A.
Dr. Nutt is a staff physician at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She is a Senior Fellow at Massey College, University of Toronto and is on the board of the David Suzuki Foundation.
Named among 25 Transformational Canadians by The Globe and Mail, a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and one of Canada’s Five Leading Activists by Time Magazine, Dr. Nutt was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2011 for her contributions in improving the plight of young people in the world’s worst conflict zones.
A leading authority on current affairs, war, international aid, public health, and foreign policy, Dr. Nutt is one of the most intrepid and recognized voices in the humanitarian arena and is a highly sought-after public speaker in North America. And with her background in public health, she continues to put science at the forefront of her international work.
Time
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Event
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8:50am
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Introductions
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9:00am
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Labour Relations 101 Workshop
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10:30am
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Break
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10:45am
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Labour Relations 101 Workshop
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12:00pm
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Lunch
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1:00pm
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Labour Relations 101 Workshop
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3:00pm
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Break
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3:15pm
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Labour Relations 101 Workshop
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4:30pm (approx.)
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Workshop Ends
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Time
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Event
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9:00am
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Labour Relations 201 - Mock Arbitration - Breach of Vaccination Policy
- Prep Union
- Prep Management
- Argument
- Session
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10:30am
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Break
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10:45am
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Labour Relations 201 - Mock Arbitration
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12:00pm
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Lunch
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1:00pm
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Labour Relations 201 - Mock Arbitration
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3:00pm
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Break
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3:15pm
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Labour Relations 201 - Mock Arbitration
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4:30pm (approx.)
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Workshop Ends
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The OAFC has negotiated the following special hotel rate for the 2023 Labour Relations Seminar.
Rate per night: $259.00 + applicable taxes
Make yourself at home in one of the 461 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Cable programming provides entertainment and wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Check Out: 12:00pm
Reservations - Book your group rate for Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs - OAFC
Guests may also book their rooms over the phone by calling our toll-free reservations line at 1-800-905-0667 and mentioning to the agent either the Group Name “Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs - OAFC” or the Mini Hotel Code “OAF”.
The OAFC special room rate expires on January 4, 2023. Book early to ensure you get a room at the preferred rate.
**Hotel Parking Garage Renovation**
Unfortunately, The Marriott parking lot is undergoing unavoidable construction and will not be available for Self-Parking.
GUESTS STAYING OVERNIGHT:
We will have Valet Parking available at the rate of $50 overnight with in/out privileges. This will be billed to your room account.
GUESTS ATTENDING MEETINGS:
Valet parking will not be available, alternate parking options are as follows:
548 Dundas Street West (Canadian Tire Building), Find Toronto Parking | Impark Lot Map Search
483 Bay Street (Bell Trinity Square Building), Find VRD - Van Reg Dstrct Parking | Impark Lot Map Search
110 Queen Street West (Nathan Phillips Square), Find Parking – Green P Parking