TWO DAYSTHAT WILL CHANGE YOURORGANIZATION FOREVER

Meet the key writers anddecision-makers behindthe annual Canada’s Top 100 Employerscompetition.

Hear directly from morethan a dozen CEOs andsenior executives on thisyear’s “Top 100” list.

H E A R F R O M T H E E X P E R T S

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If I was to choose oneconference per year as anHR professional — this isthe one I would choose.”

—EVELYN CUTTS, HR DIRECTOR CRITICAL MASS INC.

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P R E S E N T SDISCOVER THE PATHTO CANADA’S TOP 100EMPLOYERS

HEATHER REISMAN

Founder & CEO, Indigo Books & Music Inc.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR.Senior AttorneyNatural Resources Defense Council, New York

STEPHEN LEWIS, C.C.Diplomat and Author

RICHARD YEREMA

Author, Canada’s Top 100 Employers

DICK POUND, O.C.Former Vice-President,International Olympic Commission

ROSE PATTEN

Senior Executive Vice-President,BMO Financial Group

ANTHONY MEEHAN

Creator, Canada’s Top 100 Employers Project& Publisher, Mediacorp Canada Inc.

CANADA’SLARGEST

CONFERENCE ONBECOMING AN

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

I Just a note to tell youthat it was the bestconference I’ve been to...andat 62, I’ve been to a few!”—DON NORRIS, MSM TRANSPORTATION

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MEET THE MACLEAN’S WRITERS...

7:30 — 8:30 amRegistration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 — 8:45 amOpening Remarks from Conference Co-ChairsOur opening day focuses on seven remarkable “bigideas” we hope will change how you think about yourorganization — and the people who work for you. Aschroniclers of the programs and innovations thatdistinguish great employers, our mission this first day isto set your mind racing with new ways to succeed as aremarkable place to work.

ANTHONY MEEHAN

Publisher, Canada’s Top 100 Employers

RICHARD YEREMA

Author, Canada’s Top 100 Employers

8:45 — 9:45 amSPECIAL AUTHOR PRESENTATION:“Developing a Successful Employer Brand”In consumer products, successful brands are valuableassets that companies carefully protect. Properlymanaged, brands cut through the noise and clutter ofthe marketplace to communicate a package of benefits— and even values — to consumers. Increasingly,forward-thinking organizations are treating theirreputation as a good place to work as a “brand” thatneeds to be managed with the same care. For the firsttime in Canada, the world’s leading authority onemployer branding outlines how proven productmanagement principles are being used by leadingorganizations to attract and retain top talent.

SIMON BARROW

Author, “The Employer Brand”London, England

9:45 — 10:15 amRefreshment & Networking BreakA Visit to the English Countryside — This shortcoffee break features pastries and refreshments inspiredby the English countryside prepared by theFour Seasons’ Executive Chef, Lynn Crawford.Brought to you byUK Trade & Investment.Menu available online.

10:15 — 11:15 amFEATURE PRESENTATION: “Improving YourCommunity One Employee at a Time”

Mobilizing employees to work on worthwhile socialprojects isn’t just good corporate citizenship. It defineswho you are, who is attracted to your organizationand the values with which you are associated. Thissession is a rare opportunity to join one of Canada’ssenior statesmen as he presents the case for commu-nity involvement at the organizational level. Hear aman who has devoted his life to public service arti-culate the call for organizations to make communityinvolvement a key part of their public reputation.

STEPHEN LEWIS, C.C., Diplomat & Author

11:15 am — 12:00 pm“TOP 100” CASE STUDY: “Beyond the BusinessCase — Workforce Diversity and Our Brand”Join one of Canada’s most-admired women as shedescribes how BMO Financial Group created foursuccessful workforce diversity programs that enhancedthe bank’s reputation in the community and as anemployer. Follow her on a journey of discovery that goesbeyond the business case and enter a world whereworkforce diversity initiatives have becomeindistinguishable from your brand as an employer.

ROSE M. PATTEN

Senior Executive Vice-President,BMO Financial Group, Toronto

12:00 — 1:45 pmKEYNOTE LUNCHEON PRESENTATION:“Making Environmental Values Central toYour Organizational Culture”

One of the most profound social changes thisgeneration has been a dramatic increase in publicawareness of environment issues. Gone are the dayswhen companies could count on attracting customers— and talented employees — regardless of theorganization’s environmental record. Industry leaders,in diverse fields from auto manufacturing to banking,are making environmental awareness a central part oftheir culture. This is a remarkable opportunity to hearone of the world’s best-known environmentalcrusaders articulate the call for bringingenvironmental values into mainstream corporateculture. Meet the man named by Time magazine asone of the “Heroes of the Planet” and find out whyenvironmental leadership is becoming a distinguishingfeature of progressive organizations.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR., Senior Attorney,Natural Resources Defense Council, New York

With Special Introduction byHIS WORSHIP MAYOR DAVID MILLER

City of Toronto

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M

STEPHEN LEWIS, C.C.United NationsSpecial Envoy

To register, call 1-800-361-2580

SIMON BARROWAuthor,“The Employer Brand”

All conference sessionstake place at:

Four Seasons Hotel21 Avenue RoadToronto, ON M5R 2G1

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ROSE M. PATTENSenior Executive VP,BMO Financial Group

ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR.Senior Attorney,Natural Resources DefenseCouncil, New York

Very good, positive, motivating and upliftingconference. I am going back with at least 40 ideas that as anorganization we will want to investigate further. Many thanks!”

–MARK NESKAR, CEO, SEVEN OAKS HOSPITAL“

2:00 — 2:30 pm“TOP 100” CASE STUDY: “Innovative Thinking –Eight Questions for the CEO of Indigo Books”Making an organization into a great place to workrequires creativity and executive leadership, particularlyin industries that are very competitive. Hear theinspirational story of how one progressive retailerdeveloped a series of initiatives to improve everythingfrom advancement opportunities for front-line staff tohaving employees assist low-income schools across thecountry. This wide-ranging and entertaining interviewwill explore the idea that being a progressive employer ispossible even in highly competitive industries. All it takesis a bit of creativity and innovation — and the resultswill speak for themselves.

HEATHER REISMAN

Founder & CEO, Indigo Books & Music, Inc.

2:30 — 2:45 pmEnergizing Fitness Break — NamastéThis brief exercise break will be led by the founder ofToronto’s renowned “Downward Dog” yoga studio, ashramto the stars.

2:45 — 3:45 pmExecutive Briefing: “Retaining Top Talentthrough Employee Engagement” Why is “reputation as a good employer” increasinglyimportant? What do employees in Canada and aroundthe world value the most in their employer? Whatchanges should your organization make to retain andattract the talent you need to grow? Get the answers atthis executive briefing of results from the new TowersPerrin Global Workforce Study. This remarkable newsurvey — the largest of its kind to date — paints asobering picture of employee engagement levels inCanada and 15 other countries. Find out why highlyengaged employees in Canada are five times more likelyto stay with your organization — and what changes youneed to make to improve the engagement levels of others.Join two worldwide practice leaders from Towers Perrinas they outline the creative and practical solutions thatturn employee engagement into a driver of sustainedbusiness performance. Questions & Answers will follow.

EMMETT SEABORN, Global Leader, Total Rewards,Towers Perrin, New York

KEVIN ASELSTINE, Managing Partner,Towers Perrin, Toronto

3:45 — 4:30 pmForty-Five Minutes with the Internet’sBest-Known HR Blogger:“Attracting Top Talent in a Web 2.0 World”The Internet is becoming increasingly connected andable to deliver information about jobs and employers tojob-seekers with growing precision. For HR executives,this means moving away from a world where careerinformation about your organization stayed in “isolatedsilos” and standalone websites. Today’s job-seekers arelearning about new positions — and your organization— in remarkable new ways that take advantage of thedynamic and interactive nature of the Internet. Thissession is a rare opportunity to join the Internet’s mostpopular HR blogger as he immerses you in a worldwhere savvy employers are attracting top talent withtremendously innovative online strategies. Hear the manwhom Microsoft’s chief HR marketer calls “a crazy smartguy” and whose site was recently voted the besttechnology recruitment blog on the Internet. Questions& Answers will follow.

JOEL CHEESMAN

Founder & President, HRSEO, Cleveland, Ohio

To register, visit www.EmployerSummit.ca

HEATHER REISMANFounder & CEO,

Indigo Books & Music Inc.

RICHARD YEREMAAuthor,

Canada’s Top 100 Employers

SPONSORED BY

JOEL CHEESMANAmerica’s Best-KnownHR Blogger, Cleveland

Discover the path to Canada’s Top 100 Employers

7:00 — 9:00 pmGala Reception, Four Seasons Hotel6th Annual Top Employer ReceptionThis is a unique opportunity to join the CEOs andsenior executives from the 100 finalists in the 2006edition of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for a galareception with members of the media. Now in its6th consecutive year, this off-the-record eveningbrings together Canada’s leading employers withthe book’s editorial team, well-known journalistsand senior members of Canada’s civil service.

Complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres and livebackground music make this an evening not bemissed. This reception is open to all delegates fromthe 2006 Top Employer Summit. There is no fee orseparate charge to attend this reception.

We would like to thank Ceridian Canada Ltd.for their gracious assistance again this year inmaking this wonderful evening possible.

Over the years, I have attended a fair number ofconferences — this one by far was the best organized conferenceI have ever been to. Congratulations on a job well done.”

–ELIZABETH DALY, CITY OF BURLINGTON“

C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M

8:00 — 8:45 amExclusive Breakfast Briefing: “Inside theCanada’s Top 100 Employers Project”Exclusive to this conference, the organizers of theCanada’s Top 100 Employers project share their insightson this year’s competition and look ahead to theupcoming edition. Discover their unpublished industry-by-industry thresholds for the eight HR areas reviewed.See the new themes and priorities for this fall’scompetition. Learn about the 12 new regional andspecial-interest “top employer” competitions nowincluded in the nationalapplication. Be the first to see theremarkable new online version ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers thatlets prospective employees seeand hear what it’s like to work atyour organization. Questions andAnswers will follow.

RICHARD YEREMA

Author, Canada’s Top 100 Employers

ANTHONY MEEHAN

Publisher, Canada’s Top 100 Employers

8:45 — 9:45 am Keynote Presentation: “The Powerful Role ofEthics in Shaping an Organization’s Brand”

Ethics now play a singular role in how an organizationis perceived, both by customers and prospectiveemployees. Recent high-profile cases make it clear thatinnovative workplace practices (and even greatproducts) count for little if an organization loses itsclaim to the moral high ground. This session is a rareopportunity to hear the man who rescued theOlympic movement — arguably the world’s mostvaluable brand — from two ethical crises thatthreatened its very existence. Every CEO and seniorHR executive needs to hear Dick Pound’s remarkablestory of how an organization’s brand and its ethics arenow inextricably linked.

DICK POUND, O.C., Former Vice-President,International Olympic Committee

9:45 — 10:15 amRefreshment & Networking BreakA Taste of France — This short coffee break featuresauthentic pastries and refreshments with a French accentprepared by the Four Seasons’ celebrated Executive Chef,Lynn Crawford. Brought to you byAir France. Menu online.

10:15 — 11:15 am“Using Training & Employee Development as aStrategic Tool for Recruitment & Retention”The business case for investing in employee training anddevelopment has been well established for many years.Recently, however, some forward-thinking organizationshave begun using training and development as a strategictool to attract and retain top talent. Employees arebecoming better informed about their training needsand now evaluate prospective employers on the qualityof their training options. In this session, you’ll meetthree employers with some of Canada’s most innovativetraining and development programs. Discover how theseinitiatives have become part of their “employer brand”— and a key recruitment and retention tool.Questions & Answers will follow.

Moderator:DR. HUGH ARNOLD, Adjunct Professor of OrganizationalBehaviour & Former Dean, Joseph L. Rotman School ofManagement, University of Toronto

SUZANNE LAPERLE

Senior Vice-President, Human Resources,Export Development Corporation, Ottawa

NICOLE DAVIS, Human Resources Business Partner,Bayer CropScience Inc., Calgary

LIANNE LANDRY, Manager, Human Resources,Keane Canada Inc., Halifax

11:15 am — 12:15 pm “Staying Ahead of Demographics & RisingCosts: Best Practices in Health Benefits”Long the forgotten cousin of benefits packages, the lowlyhealth benefits plan is experiencing a renaissance. Withthe advent of flexible benefits plans more than a decadeago, employees now have a better understanding of theirhealth plan options (often including costs) — and arelooking for more “value” in their health coverage. At thesame time, employers are facing unprecedented costpressures from an aging workforce and higher claimsexpenses. In this session, you’ll meet three remarkableemployers with three very different approaches to healthbenefits. Each has made an innovative health benefitsplan a key component of their recruitment and retentionstrategy.

Moderator:MARC AVARIA

Regional Vice-President, Group Benefits,Manulife Financial Corporation, Toronto

GRAHAM SHEPHERD, Manager, Human Resources,Amex Canada Inc., Markham, ON

CAROL DECKERT

Director, Corporate Health Services, Wellness Institute,Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg

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To register, call 1-800-361-2580

All conference sessionstake place at:

Four Seasons Hotel21 Avenue RoadToronto, ON M5R 2G1

DICK POUND, O.C.Former Vice-President,International OlympicCommittee

KATHERINE MACKLEMChief Writer, Maclean’sAnnual “Canada’s Top 100Employers” Issue

MARK KELLEYCorrespondent, CBCTelevision’s “The National”

ANDY BARRIEHost, CBC Radio’s“Metro Morning”

To register, visit www.EmployerSummit.ca

12:15 pm — 1:45 pm Special Media Luncheon:“Behind the Headlines — The WorkplaceStories that Touch People’s Lives”At the heart of every “Top Employer” selection is aprofoundly human story about how a company ororganization has changed someone’s life for the better.For journalists, these human stories are often the lensthrough which workplace-related issues are reported.Even the most progressive employer will find it difficultto attract media interest when there isn’t a compellinghuman story on its side. In this special luncheon session,four of Canada’s most-admired journalists andbroadcasters share their insights on the kinds of storiesthat capture public attention — and how to recognizethese stories within your organization.

Moderator:KATHERINE MACKLEM

National Business Correspondent, Maclean’s, and ChiefWriter, “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” Issue, Toronto

Panel:MARK KELLEY

Correspondent, CBC-Television’s “The National”, Toronto

ANDY BARRIE

Host, CBC Radio’s “Metro Morning”, Toronto

DEAN CUMMER

Editor, Financial Post’s Ten Best Companies to Work For

1:45 pm — 2:45 pm “Financial Benefits: The New RecruitmentTool for Forward-Thinking Employers”There was a time when “financial benefits” meant littlemore than an annual raise and Christmas bonus. Today,forward-thinking employers are improving theirfinancial benefits to reward excellent performance —and letting their employees share in the company’sfinancial success. In this session, one of Canada’s leadingacademic thinkers in the compensation field will updateyou on current best practices in financial benefits. Thenyou’ll hear the remarkable stories of three very differentemployers that have developed a range of innovativefinancial policies tailored to their unique workplaceneeds. You’ll leave this session with a host of new ideason designing an effective financial benefits package thatdoesn’t break the bank — and helps your organizationattract and retain the most talented employees.

Moderator:

DR. NINA COLE, Assoc. Professor, Ryerson University,and Author of New Canadian HR Text, “Compensation”

NEIL COONEY

Executive Director, Human Capital,PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Toronto

BEN SAWATZKY

President,Spruceland Millworks Inc., Acheson, AB

2:45 — 3:45 pm “Family-Friendly Benefits: MakingWork-Life Balance the Heart of YourRecruitment and Retention Strategy”Family-friendly benefits now encompass a wide range ofprograms, including everything from flexible workarrangements to maternity/parental leave top-uppolicies. The thread that runs through all these programsis a renewed focus on work-life balance. To attract andretain top talent, forward-thinking employers have longknown they need to reduce the stress that results frombalancing family and work demands. In this session, ourpartner on the “Canada’s Top 10 Family-FriendlyEmployers” project takes you onan illuminating journey ofdiscovery, introducing you tothree remarkable employers thathave made innovative family-friendly benefits a key part oftheir recruitment and retentionstrategies.

Moderator:LINDA LEWIS

Editor-in-Chief,Today’s Parent Magazine, Toronto

ROSIE PARNASS

Quality of Work Life Advisor,University of Toronto

ROSEMARIE AULD

Manager, Human Resources,Hamilton Police Service

3:45 — 4:00 pmClosing Remarks by ConferenceCo-Chairs & Special Air France DrawBrief summary and wrap-up by conference co-chairs.A surprise guest will also be on hand for avery special draw: one lucky conferencedelegate will receive two air ticketsanywhere in the world Air France flies!

RICHARD YEREMA

Author,Canada’s Top 100 Employers

ANTHONY MEEHAN

Publisher,Canada’s Top 100 Employers

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“TOP EMPLOYER” CASE STUDIES:The 2006 Top Employer Summit is the onlyconference where you can meet all theorganizers and writers who work on theCanada’s Top 100 Employers project.

Our commercial-free event provides an idealforum to have all your questions about thecompetition answered in a convenient two-dayformat.

Discover the path to Canada’s Top 100 EmployersThis has been the best and well-organized

seminar I have been to. Job well done! Very greatideas — took away a lot of useful and innovative ideas!”

– SUSAN MURPHY, HR LEADER, INVITROGEN CANADA“

LINDA LEWISEditor-in-Chief,

Today’s Parent Magazine

ANTHONY MEEHANCreator & Publisher,

Canada’s Top 100 Employers

DR. NINA COLEAuthor & Professor,

Ryerson University, Toronto

A C C O M M O D A T I O N S & R E G I S T R A T I O N

Registration DetailsAll registrations will be confirmed. Delegates willreceive a registration package prior to the conference.

Conference Materials will be provided to delegatesat no charge at the start of the conference. Thesematerials, prepared in advance by conferencespeakers, summarize the key topics each speaker willaddress. If you cannot attend the conference, you maypurchase these materials ($195 plus tax) by calling 1-800-361-2580.

Fly Air Canada to this conference and save 5% to15% off most fare classes. Call your travel agent or AirCanada’s special reservations line at 1-800-361-7585and quote ##CV060438.

Hotel Parking. Parking is available at a discountedrate at the Four Seasons Hotel for conferencedelegates. Vouchers will be available for delegates atthe conference.

Cancellations & Refunds. Delegate substitutions arepermitted until the conference begins. To arrange areplacement delegate, fax the details to Karen Chow at 416-964-3202. If you cannot locate a substitute,please notify us in writing at least 30 days prior tothe conference and a credit voucher will be issued forthe full amount paid. (The voucher is redeemableagainst any product of Mediacorp Canada Inc.,including next year’s conference.) If you prefer, youmay request a refund of the amount paid, less a 15%service charge. No credit or refund is provided forcancellations received less than 30 days before theconference begins.

Photo Credits: We would like to thank Nicolas Morin(Montréal) for the photo of Dick Pound and KrisKrug (Vancouver) for the colour back cover photo.

Limitation of Liability. The conference organizerreserves the right to amend this program, makespeaker changes and cancel this conference. If theconference is cancelled, the organizer shall refund allregistration fees paid, but shall not be liable for hotel,airfare or other costs incurred by delegates.The conference organizer shall not be liable for (andshall be entitled to use) any photos taken of delegatesor conference proceedings for promotional purposes.

Business Casual DressWe encourage delegates to dress in business casualattire for the 2-day conference. Business attire issuggested for the Gala Reception Monday evening.

For More Information2006 Top Employer SummitMediacorp Canada Inc.21 New Street, Toronto, ON M5R 1P7

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CHRP RECERTIFICATION POINTSConference delegates who have received their Certified Human Resource Professional(CHRP) designation will receive 20 recertification points by attending the 2006 TopEmployer Summit. Conference registration staff will be pleased to provide a specialreceipt for this purpose upon registration.

FREE WI-FIWe have arranged for complimentary wireless Internet access to be available fordelegates in the area just outside our main conference ballroom. Access instructionswill be included in your delegate registration materials. It’s a fast and convenient wayof staying in touch with your office while attending the conference.

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIESA limited number of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for thisconference and for our 2007 event. If you would like to introduce your company to ablue-chip audience of CEOs and senior HR decision-makers, please telephone KarenChow at 416-964-6069 or email conference@mediacorp.ca.

ABOUT OUR MENUWe carefully plan the food and refreshments at our conference to stimulate ideasand contribute to the learning experience. Good food and great conversation go handin hand. To see our full menu for both days, visit www.EmployerSummit.ca and followthe “Hotel” link. Special dietary requests can be accommodated by contactingconference@mediacorp.ca in advance.

SPECIAL AIR FRANCE DRAWOn the second conference day, Air France will be drawing the name of one luckydelegate for an exceptional prize: two free round-trip air tickets to any city in theworld served by Air France! Paris, Rome, Bangkok or more than 100 other cities —the choice of destination is yours. Full contest details andan entry form will be included in your delegate materials.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAMOnce again this year, we will be providing complimentary access to the conferencefor several HR students through our Student Volunteer Program. This program is open to any student currently enrolled in a full-time human resources program inCanada. To apply, please email your resume (and availability) to our ConferenceManager at conference@mediacorp.ca.

SPECIAL ROOM RATEAll conference sessions and the GalaReception will take place at the FourSeason’s Hotel at 21 Avenue Road inToronto’s fashionable Yorkville district.

Book your room before March 9, 2006and pay just $199 per night —a savings of $196. To reserve, call416-964-0411 and request the ratefor the “2006 Top Employer Summit”.

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“I attended the recentconference and thought it

was fabulous — lots ofgreat information and

practical ideas that couldbe implemented in our

organization.”—JOANNE CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR,

LEARNING & RECRUITMENTSTRATEGIES, APOTEX INC.

“the conference wasoutstanding and was a

real source of knowledge”—MELANIE LAMIRANDE,HR MANAGER, MEI INC.,

MONTRÉAL

“The success stories wereinspirational. They makeme want to run back to

my office and startimplementing all these

strategies.”—AMY LAU, VP, FINANCE &

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Ten major employer competitions. One remarkable conference.

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1st Choice Savings & Credit Union Accpac Canada Inc.ADESA Auctions Canada Corp.Adobe Systems Canada Inc.ADP Canada Co.AeroplanAIC LimitedAlberta EnergyAlberta FinanceAlgorithmics IncorporatedAltaGas Income TrustAltaLink LPAltana Pharma Inc.Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.Apotex Inc.Appleby CollegeAssurant SolutionsAthabasca UniversityAtlantic Lottery Corporation Inc.AXA Canada Inc.Bank of MontrealBausch & Lomb Canada Inc.Bayer CropScience Inc.BBDO TorontoBCE Corporate ServicesBell CanadaBenjamin Moore & Co. Ltd.BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc.Bison Transport Inc.Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLPBlau AutotecBoardwalk Real Estate LPCity of Brampton, OntarioCity of Burlington, OntarioBusiness Objects Corp.CAE Inc.Calgary Police ServiceCamosun CollegeCanadian Broadcasting CorporationCdn. Institute for Health InformationCapers Community Markets Inc.Carleton UniversityCarlson Wagonlit TravelCascades Inc.Casino Nova ScotiaCatholic Children’s Aid Society of TorontoCCS Income TrustCGA Association of CanadaCH2M HILL Canada Ltd.Chartwell Seniors Housing REITChatham-Kent Health AllianceCKF Inc.Clarity Systems Ltd.CPI Canada Inc.CCAC of London & MiddlesexConcentra Financial Services Assoc.Concord Well Servicing Ltd.Conference Board of Canada

Cosma International Inc.CPP Investment BoardCrawford Adjusters Canada Inc.Credit Union Elect. Transaction ServicesCredit Valley HospitalCritical Mass Inc.DCCI Inc.De Beers Canada Exploration Inc.Defence Construction CanadaDeloitte & Touche LLPDept. of Health & Social Svcs., NunavutDirect Energy Marketing Ltd.Discount Car and Truck RentalsDizaro CollectionDofasco Inc.Dufferin Construction CompanyDun & Bradstreet CanadaDynamic Mutual Fundseasyhome Ltd.Energy Savings GroupEnmax CorporationEnviro-Test LaboratoriesEnvironics Communications Inc.Epcor Utilities Inc.Ernst & Young LLPExpertech Network Installation Inc.Export Development CanadaFerguson Simek Clark / FSC GroupFocus Corporation Ltd.Formet IndustriesFrank Russell Canada LimitedGap Canada Inc.General Dynamics Land SystemsGenfoot ManufacturingGiffels Associates LimitedGoldcorp Inc., Red Lake MineGoodLife Fitness ClubsGoodmans LLPGordon Food ServiceGrant Thornton LLPGreat Little Box Company Ltd.Great-West Life Assurance CompanyGroup TelecomThe Halifax Herald LimitedHalifax Intntl. Airport AuthorityHalsall Associates LimitedHalton Child & Youth ServicesHalton Reg. Conservation AuthorityCity of HamiltonHamilton Health SciencesHarnischfeger Corp. of CanadaHealth Employers Association of BCHewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.Humber College Inst. of TechnologyICOM Information & CommunicationsInnova ArchitectureInnovapost Inc.Insight Canada Inc.

International Development Research Ctr.Invitrogen CanadaIrving Oil LimitedIT Interactive Services Inc.JuneWarren Publishing Ltd.Kells AcademyKomex International Ltd.KPMG LLPKronos IncorporatedL’Oréal Canada Inc.Laidlaw Education ServicesLavalife Corp.The Law Society of Upper CanadaCity of Leduc, AlbertaLegal Aid OntarioLondon Economic Development Corp.Magna Powertrain Inc.Manitoba Lotteries CorporationDistrict of Maple RidgeMaritime Travel Inc.Marshall Cummings / IBI GroupMBNA Canada BankMCAP Group of CompaniesMcMaster UniversityMD Management Ltd.Medavie Blue CrossMEI Inc.Merck FrosstMeridian Technologies Inc.Michelin North America (Canada)Microsoft Canada Inc.Mountain Equipment Co-opMSM Transportation Inc.National Research Council CanadaNature’s Path Foods Inc.NAV CanadaNavantis Inc.Town of Newmarket, OntarioNexen Inc.Nokia Products Ltd.North Shore Credit UnionNova Scotia Business Inc.Novartis Pharmaceuticals CanadaNovo Nordisk Canada Inc.Government of NunavutOMNI Health Care LimitedOntario Municipal HR AssociationOntario Power / Pickering NuclearOntario Provincial Police, HR BureauOntario Society of Prof. EngineersOpen Learning AgencyParadigm Asset Management Inc.Parenty Reitmeier Inc.ParkLane Homes Ltd.PCL Constructors Canada Inc.Peterborough Regional Health CentrePfizer Global PharmaceuticalPitney Bowes Canada Inc.

Pizza Pizza LimitedPOS Pilot Plant Corp.PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPProgressive Solutions Inc.PT Papertech Inc.R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd.RainMaker Call Centres Inc.Reitmans (Canada) LimitedRobeez Footwear Ltd.Rochon Building Corp.Rogers Communications Inc.Royal Bank of CanadaRoyal Canadian Mounted PoliceRyerson UniversitySAS Institute (Canada) Inc.SaskTelSchenker of Canada Ltd.Score Television Network Ltd.Seven Oaks General HospitalShell Canada LimitedSheraton Centre Toronto HotelSir Sandford Fleming CollegeSmart Systems for Health AgencySophos Inc.South Bruce Grey Health CentreSouth-East Reg. Health AuthoritySt. Joseph’s Health Care, LondonSt. Joseph’s Healthcare, HamiltonSt. Thomas Elgin General HospitalStaples Business Depot Ltd.Steinbach Credit UnionSunwest Screen Graphics Ltd.City of Surrey, British ColumbiaSyncrude Canada Ltd.Syngenta Crop Protection CanadaT4G LimitedThe TDL Group Corp.Telvent Canada Ltd.Torlys Inc.Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaTrane Central CanadaTuccaro Inc.The United Church of CanadaUniversity Health NetworkUniversity of TorontoUrban Systems Ltd.Vancouver City Savings Credit UnionVancouver Port AuthorityViventia Biotech Inc.Wal-Mart Canada Inc.Wardrop Engineering Inc.Regional Municipality of WaterlooWestJet Airlines Ltd.Resort Municipality of Whistler, BCWindsor Casino Ltd.Windsor Family Credit UnionXerox Canada Ltd.Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd.

A few of the organizations that recently attended the Top Employer Summit:

It has been 3 days since the Top Employer Summit and Ithought I would let you know that I am still buzzing and on ahigh from your most invigorating conference. It was the best!!”

—HELEN HALE TOMASIK, DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC SERVICES DIVISION,CITY OF HAMILTON PUBLIC HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES

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