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Startup North

StartupNorth is Canada's only grassroots start-up conference created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. StartupNorth aims to educate and inspire entrepreneurs by connecting them with other entrepreneurs, mentors and the ecosystem of support needed to create and operate a successful start-up.

November 13 – 14
Toronto, ON
Site : http://startupnation.ca/

Change the world - 2nd Annual Conference on Social Entrepreneurship

This year’s event will focus on three key themes: health leadership, education and international development. The three-day event will bring more than 150 practitioners and students together for a series of workshops, panel discussions, an exhibition, and more.

November 14 – 16
Waterloo, ON
Site : http://laurelcentre.ca/initiatives/annual-conference/

Immigrant Success Awards (entry deadline)

The IS Awards recognize inclusive employers and outstanding individuals in the Toronto region that help to bring skilled immigrants into the workforce. Make sure you apply or nominate someone you know for a 2008 IS Award!

November 14
Toronto, Ont.
Site : http://triec.theworkinggroup.ca/programs/is

Corporate University Week

This five day event is the world’s largest conference bringing together award-winning leaders in the learning and development field. Exclusively customized for all levels of leadership and development, it brings best strategies and tools in interactive sessions, workshops, master classes and site tours.

November 16 – 20
Orlando, Fla.
Site : http://www.cuweek.com

New Business Trends for 2009

Hear an expert in the field share their vision of the changes to come in tomorrow's world of business. Find out the latest trends and sectors in which your business will prosper and get the inside track into what will make your business cutting-edge in the coming year.

November 17
Montreal, QC
Site : http://www.yesmontreal.ca/yes.php?section=events/popup&id=2636%27,%27event_window%27,576,384,%27no%27,%27yes%27

Privacy 2.0

This forum offers an excellent opportunity to hear from privacy regulators, stakeholders and business experts from around the globe who managing personal information in the electronic age. Organizers expect over 300 delegates from businesses, nonprofits, government and law firms attending the conference.

November 17 - 18
Calgary, Alta.
Site : http://www.verney.ca/pipa2008/

Credit Education Week Canada

Credit Education Week is a national event supported by leaders in financial services, consumer advocates, community organizations and government. The goal of this initiative is to empower the public to make wise financial choices by placing tools and resources at their fingertips through free events that address key topics.

November 17 - 20
Canada-wide
Site : http://www.crediteducationweekcanada.com/

Quebec – New York Economic Summit

This event is a unique opportunity for stakeholders to discuss one of today's most important issues: the green economy. The rapid development of the green economy presents an ideal opportunity for companies in Quebec and in New York State to strengthen business partnerships and trade.

November 17
Montreal, Que.
Site : http://www.corridors.ca/evenements_en.html

MBA Expo 2008

Virtual attendees of this free, online event will interact with B-school insiders from top Canadian programs, hear tips from real-life students and get advice on finding the right MBA school. Canadian Business will beam this two-day event directly to participants’ desktops.

November 19 – 20
Canada-wide
Site : http://events.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=332&seid=29

Financing Your Education

Are you considering going back to school? Are you trying to find ways to finance your education? This workshop will show you where to find financial supports for your education.

November 24
Nelson, B.C.
Site : http://www.kcds.ca/workshops/view_workshop.asp?WorkshopID=45

Outlook 09

Now in its fourth year, the Canadian Business Outlook Series features the best in the business. Leading thinkers and doers who share their experiences and timely insights into what the coming year holds for Canada's economy.

November 25
Toronto, ON
Site : http://www.events-canadianbusiness.com/events-canadianbusiness/

International Development Conference 2008

This conference will provide a platform for debating and showcasing the achievements and failures of development activities as they relate to the United Nations millennium development goals. The conference will be of interest to those involved in agriculture, environment, sustainable development and social work.

November 27-29
Toronto, Ont.

Turnaround Interview

This is a carefully structured approach that asks employees to commit and change their behaviour for the positive. The Turnaround Interview will fix those bad habits, without the threat of discipline.

December 1 – 2
Halifax, N.S.

International Day of People with Disabilities

The goal of the United Nations’ annual observance is full and equal enjoyment of human rights and participation in society by persons with disabilities. The City of Toronto and its community partners invite you to celebrate this day.

December 3
Canada-wide
Site : http://www.toronto.ca/diversity/intl_day_disabilities.htm

National Consultation on Career Development and Workforce Learning

This conference brings over 500 leaders representing business, labour, practitioners and policy makers from across Canada to address the latest in career development and workforce learning programs and practices. Its mission is to showcase groundbreaking research, facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and generate original insights that will help shape public policy and organizational practices in Canada.

January 19 - 21
Toronto, Ont.
Site : http://www.natcon.org/default.aspx

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