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{ CCCa News } ccca natIonal conFerence Other conference highlights include: protocols with the auditors. ■ Spring Training Camp: This one-day ■ Find more information on the crash course for lawyers new to the in- CBA’s website at www.cba.org/CBA/ house counsel profession focuses on con- jointpolicystatement/main. tract drafting, privacy and compliance, ■ Access the proposed draft online at corporate governance, ethics and HR. www.cba.org/CBA/advocacy/pdf/ ■ 16 workshops targeted to the needs of Exposure-JPS-Eng.pdf. in-house counsel: Topics include Hir- ■ Order the free archived webinar, Un- the Business ing and Keeping Top Talent, Managing derstanding the Proposed New JPS on Social Media Risks in the Workplace, Audit Inquiries, at www.cba.org/pd. OF Black letter Running the Legal Department like a The CBA and AASB need your input to LAW and BeyOnd Business and Designing Ethics Compli- fnalize the draft. Provide your comments ance Programs. to epii@cba.org by April 6. ■ Opportunities to connect with peers: Enjoy networking at events such as the CCCA Awards Ceremony, keynote gain a competitive edge in your career breakfasts and luncheons, receptions, Looking to enhance your executive team 2015 CCCA National Conference April 19-21 • Toronto, ON and the Exhibit Hall. contribution, develop new management Learn more about the conference and reg- skills or move to the next career level? The ister at www.ccca-accje.org! Business Leadership Program for In-House Counsel has been developed by the CCCA on’t miss the largest gathering of in- and the Rotman School of Management house counsel in Canada! Featuring proposed new Joint policy statement with your unique needs in mind. da program targeted exclusively to in- on audit Inquiries The frst program of its kind in the house counsel needs, you’ll fnd yourself The Joint Policy Statement on Audit Inqui- world, successful completion of all phases at the centre of an important conversation ries (JPS) governs the process by which a will provide graduates with the designa- about the profession. client asks its lawyers to assess its evaluation tion of Certifed In-House Counsel— In the span of three days, fulfll your of claims or possible claims (by or against Canada (CIC.C). If you are looking to learning and professional development the client) for the purpose of an audit. The advance your career to a General Counsel requirements through our accredited JPS, when drafted in 1978, was intended to position or the executive level, this certif- programming and connect with other in- protect solicitor-client confdentiality and cation gives you a competitive edge. house counsel from every industry across privilege and to keep lawyers from becom- The next cohort of students will begin the country. ing involved in a joint undertaking with their journey in Toronto on May 8: Be inspired by accomplished and pas- the auditor. Although these objectives ap- ■ Course 1 – Understanding and sionate keynote speakers, including William ply equally today, the JPS is in need of an Navigating Organizational Dynamics: Pentney, Deputy Minister of Justice and update to refect evolving circumstances. May 8-10, 2015 Deputy Attorney General of Canada; Yves The CBA JPS Review Committee has ■ Course 2 – Business Leadership Appli- Desjardins-Siciliano, President and CEO of concluded its initial negotiations with the cation: Self-paced (online learning) Via Rail Canada; and Jennifer Jones, Cana- Auditing and Assurance Standards Board ■ Course 3 – Developing as a Manager: dian Olympic Gold Medalist in Curling and (AASB) to update the JPS. October 23–25, 2015 fellow in-house counsel at National Bank Among the changes in the proposed ■ Course 4 – The Effective General Financial. Learn how to establish and main- draft is the express inclusion of in-house Counsel, from Manager to Leader: tain relationships with key government, counsel in the scope of the JPS. Further, March 4-6, 2016 corporate and commercial stakeholders, the new JPS will not require lawyers to To apply, complete and submit the appli- both internally and externally. And then be consider the applicable fnancial report- cation form available on the CCCA’s web- inspired to overcome obstacles, bring out ing framework when responding to an site or email certifcation@ccca-cba.org. the best in your team and reach for your audit inquiry. Other updates aim to re- Enrolment is limited, so early application own gold medal performance. solve concerns regarding communication is strongly encouraged. ❚ 40 CCCa Magazine | spring 2015 printeMps