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The Public Presentation Area

During the event, there are 16 public presentations—45 minutes each. Presentations cover such topics as company presentations; job hunting; the résumé; preparing for an interview; interview tips; how to advertise yourself; marketing approach for yourself; standing out from the crowd; recruiting through the Internet; strategies for job search success; career reorientation and change; career training and development, explore your potential; etc.

The presentations, which take place throughout the day in the Public Presentation Area, are given by professional speakers. They are available to exhibitors in priority.

The presentations take place in a room with a seating capacity of 100. They are FREE to event visitors. Detailed schedule and information will also be available onsite at the Welcoming Zone and at the Public Presentation Area.

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE - FALL 2008 FAIR
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Free 45-minute presentations

(See description below)

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE - FALL 2008 FAIR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008

Free 45-minute presentations

See description below

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

Public Presentation Area (FALL 2008 FAIR)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 (free 45-minute presentations)

Presentation No. 1 --- 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
SASKJOBS.CA
Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.

Presentation No. 2 --- 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT

Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.

Presentation No. 3 --- 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

SOLUTIONS IMMIGRATION CONSULTING
Keynote speaker: SOL GOMBYNSKI, President
Title: Immigration to Canada - What You Should Know
Brief description: The purpose of this presentation is to share with the audience information and new policies regarding Canada’s Immigration programs, including international students, work permits and permanent residence in Canada. There will also be information on who is may represent and assist immigration clients and information. Finally, for those interested, there will be information regarding careers in immigration.

Presentation No. 4 --- 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
CMA ONTARIO

Keynote speaker: BRYAN JACOBS, Director of Workforce Recruitment

Title: Fast-Track Your Career

Brief description: CMA Ontario, an integral part of CMA Canada, is a self-regulated professional organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation to qualified candidates in Ontario. Points to be covered in this presentation: 1) Career opportunities—Where CMAs can work; 2) Skill set for employers—What skills employers require to be a successful accountant; 3) Accreditation Process—How to become a CMA; and 4) CMA resources—Membership and benefits of CMAs. CMA Ontario can help you find employment, offering a unique blend of management skills, decision-making abilities and leadership focus, in a wide range of financial and management accounting positions.

Presentation No. 5 --- 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
THE TORONTO SUN

Keynote speaker: LINDA LEADERDALE, Money Editor, Toronto SUN, Host, Money Line TV Show
Title: How To Get That Job
Brief description: Linda Leatherdale is Sun Media's award-winning Money Editor, whose hard-hitting columns on consumer crusades, investing, real estate, small business and political issues that affect the pocketbook, have won a loyal following and led to new laws being passed.  Linda understands that quality jobs are key to a sound Canadian economy, so in this seminar she will look at where the jobs are, why education has to be geared to job skills demands, and why people are still out of work, despite a low jobless rate and businesses complaining of a shortage of labour.

Presentation No. 6 --- 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.

Presentation No. 7 --- 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
DEBT FREEDOM CANADA
Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.

Presentation No. 8 --- 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
SOFTRON INC. AND TAXTRON INC.

Keynote speaker: JAKE ANAND, President
Title: Income Taxes: How to lower your taxes and keep more of what you earn.

Brief description: Jake Anand will talk about tax saving strategies to minimize your taxes. Jake will also talk about Taxtron: the new tax software launched by Softron. Softron provides tax preparation services in the GTA. Taxtron is Canada's tax software. Jake Anand MBA, CA is president of Softron Tax Inc. and Taxtron. Jake graduated on the MBA Dean's Honour List from McMaster University. Jake articled with Ernst and Young to receive his CA designation. Jake has also written numerous articles and books on taxation. Softron and Taxtron are 100% Canadian.

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

Public Presentation Area (FALL 2008 FAIR)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008 (free 45-minute presentations)

Presentation No. 9 --- 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT

Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.

Presentation No. 10 --- 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

SOLUTIONS IMMIGRATION CONSULTING
Keynote speaker: SOL GOMBYNSKI, President
Title: Immigration to Canada - What You Should Know
Brief description: The purpose of this presentation is to share with the audience information and new policies regarding Canada’s Immigration programs, including international students, work permits and permanent residence in Canada. There will also be information on who is may represent and assist immigration clients and information. Finally, for those interested, there will be information regarding careers in immigration.

Presentation No. 11 --- 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
CAREER EDGE ORGANIZATION

Keynote speaker: ANNE LAMONT, President and Chief Executive Officer
Title: Gaining a Competitive Edge: Top 5 Reasons Why Internships Are Launching Careers: Employer and Intern Perspective

Brief description: Anne Lamont, President and Chief Executive Officer of Career Edge Organization, Canada's internship organization, will discuss how paid internships are a win-win for interns and employers: intern gain valuable work experience and employers benefit from the skills, experience and positive attitude of individuals wanting to launch their careers. Anne will also share helpful tips for job seekers so they can be successful on their job hunt.

Presentation No. 12 --- 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

CMA ONTARIO

Keynote speaker: BRYAN JACOBS, Director of Workforce Recruitment

Title: Fast-Track Your Career

Brief description: CMA Ontario, an integral part of CMA Canada, is a self-regulated professional organization that awards the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation to qualified candidates in Ontario. Points to be covered in this presentation: 1) Career opportunities—Where CMAs can work; 2) Skill set for employers—What skills employers require to be a successful accountant; 3) Accreditation Process—How to become a CMA; and 4) CMA resources—Membership and benefits of CMAs. CMA Ontario can help you find employment, offering a unique blend of management skills, decision-making abilities and leadership focus, in a wide range of financial and management accounting positions.

Presentation No. 13 --- 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
SASKJOBS.CA
Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.

Presentation No. 14 --- 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Keynote speaker: STEPHANIE ZACHARKIW, Manager, Reconnect To Employment, Youth Employment Services, YES, and CRAIG MILSON, Co-ordinator, Marketing and Outreach, Youth Employment Services, YES
Title: Make Your Job Search Work!

Brief description: Join Craig Milson and Stephanie Zacharkiw for a comprehensive information session for job seekers. Find out what programs and services are available at Youth Employment Services YES, and obtain valuable tips on resume writing, interviews and job search techniques.

Presentation No. 15 --- 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
FEDERATED COOPERATIVE LTD.
Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.

Presentation No. 16 --- 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
TO BE ANNOUNCED.
Keynote speaker: To be announced.

Title: To be announced.
Brief description: To be announced.