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SUMMARY:Mayor's Breakfast with the Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor’s Breakfast is one of our most popular events\, bringing together the region’s top business\, community\, and political leaders. This monthly event features valuable networking opportunities\, a City Hall update from the Mayor\, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city\, province and country. Join us and stay informed on key issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community. \nAgenda:\n7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast\n8:00 a.m. – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat\n9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion \nSpecial Guest: Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria\, Minister of Transportation \nPrabmeet Sarkaria is the Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South. \nHe has served as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South since his election in 2018 and has held several key positions in the Ontario government\, including Minister of Transportation\, President of the Treasury Board\, and Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction. \nBefore his political career\, Prabmeet worked as a corporate and commercial associate at Miller Thomson LLP. He holds a law degree from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University\, where he majored in Finance. Prior to practicing law\, he worked at TD Securities. \nPassionate about community service\, Prabmeet has been an active volunteer\, serving on the City of Brampton’s Property Standards Committee and the Board of Directors for Hockey for Humanity and KarmaGrow. He is also an avid sports fan who enjoys playing and watching hockey\, basketball\, baseball\, and football. \nPrabmeet lives in Brampton\, Ontario\, with his wife\, Sarpreet\, and their three children.
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LOCATION:Ottawa City Hall\, 110 Laurier Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 1J1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2026 City Building Summit - Capital 200: Owning Our Future
DESCRIPTION:The City Building Summit is Ottawa’s premier forum for shaping the future of Canada’s Capital Region. This full-day event brings together city builders\, policy makers\, business leaders\, and community advocates for an inclusive and forward-looking conversation about the opportunities and challenges that will define our next century. \nThe 2026 City Building Summit pushes past short-term thinking to explore bold questions about Ottawa’s growth\, resilience\, and global competitiveness. Are we building fast enough to meet the demands of the next economy? How can we harness AI\, talent\, and productivity to drive inclusive prosperity and strengthen our position among the world’s most innovative capitals? \nThrough dynamic discussions and case studies\, we’ll explore lessons from other global cities and tackle imperative themes such as defence and sovereign innovation\, energy systems capable of powering the next 200 years\, and growth priorities for 2026–2030. Together\, we’ll consider what it takes to sustain both the pace and quality of growth – balancing ambition with stewardship\, technology with humanity\, and innovation with equity. \nThis is your opportunity to make your voice heard\, contribute to transformative dialogue\, and help define the vision for an Ottawa that leads with purpose\, resilience\, and imagination. Together\, we are building a stronger\, smarter Capital that thrives today and for generations to come. \nWho Should Attend: \nCity Builders: Developers\, architects\, urban planners\, and investors.\nPolicymakers: Government officials and public sector leaders.\nBusiness Leaders: Entrepreneurs and executives from various industries.\nCommunity Advocates: Residents and activists interested in shaping Ottawa’s future. \nAgenda*: \n7:30 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n8:30 a.m. – General Sessions Begin\n4:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks\n4:10 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Cocktail and Networking\n*Agenda subject to change \nRegister now.
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LOCATION:Rogers Centre Ottawa\, 55 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, K1N 9J2
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SUMMARY:Signed\, Sealed…Updated? Revising Employment Agreements the Legal Way
DESCRIPTION:In our ever-evolving world\, the terms of a contract governing an employment relationship may need to be revised from time to time. However\, properly updating an employment contract can be a challenge\, and the legal and financial consequences of any misstep will be significant. \nJoin Negeen Yazdani of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on navigating the complexities of revising employment agreements in an ever-evolving workplace. \nThis webinar will cover:\n— The importance of offering fresh consideration to employees to ensure amended contracts and termination provisions are enforceable\n— Steps to mitigate the risk of constructive dismissal claims when terms and conditions change\n— Why employers should regularly review and properly update employment contracts despite potential risks \nRegister now.
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