Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation - CNAR

Explore the newest edition of Network News, CNAR’s eMagazine! This edition is packed with insightful articles, essential updates, and valuable resources tailored to support your professional development and journey towards regulatory excellence. Be sure to check it out: https://ow.ly/cL1c50SxoMn

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CNAR 2024 Conference Early Bird to Close on June 14th! Register Today and SAVE!

The CNAR Annual National Conference is the premier event in Canadian professional regulation. This year, we have an incredible program featuring sessions in quality practice and continuing competence, discipline, testing, truth and reconciliation, technology, entry-to-practice, human resources, governance, investigations, and other hot topics. Be sure to check out our program at https://ow.ly/LYQt50Sh1XJ and pre-Conference workshop lineup at https://cnar2024.cnar-rcor.ca/2024-workshop-series/ and register today! The CNAR 2024 hybrid event will take place online and in Ottawa, ON, on October 7th (workshop day), 8th, and 9th.

EARLY BIRD NOW OPEN! CNAR is very pleased to announce Dr. Roberta Bondar as ’s keynote speaker! CNAR is so proud to open our Annual National Conference on October 8th with this extraordinary Canadian woman - Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space. To learn more about and our compelling pre-Conference workshop line up, please go to: https://cnar2024.cnar-rcor.ca/

Canada’s Premier Event in Professional Regulation Ottawa, Ontario October 7–9, 2024 Canada’s Premier Event in Professional Regulation Ottawa, Ontario October 7–9, 2024

Be sure to check out the Spring issue of CNAR’s eMagazine, NETWORK NEWS! We are pleased to present some of the latest updates from CNAR, our community, and our Corporate Partners. This issue features an exciting CNAR 2024 Pre-Sale announcement, our host city and dates for CNAR 2025, upcoming events - including a new Virtual Discussion on A.I. - and much more! https://ow.ly/QCaj50RmFwU

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CNAR Call for Speakers: Last Chance to Submit a Proposal!

CNAR is accepting speaking proposals for the 17th Annual National Conference until this Monday, March 18th at 11:59 p.m. PT! CNAR 2024 will take place October 7th to 9th in Ottawa, Ontario. This hybrid event sold out shortly after the early bird registration last year, and is again expected to be the must-attend premier event in Canadian professional regulation! Apply to secure your speaking slot today. https://ow.ly/GM2T50QUL1E

CNAR 2024 Annual National Conference: Call for Speakers Now Open! Secure your speaking slot at the premier event in Canadian professional self-regulation! CNAR is currently seeking speaking proposals for its 17th Annual National Conference, which will take place October 8th and October 9th, 2024 online and in Ottawa, Ontario. (Conference workshop programming will....

Get involved and make a difference! CNAR is currently accepting applications to join our volunteer Board of Directors! The Board plays a critical role in CNAR's success and strategic direction. Benefits of joining the Board include increased visibility and networking opportunities, along with complimentary registration to CNAR's Annual National Conference. Take this exciting opportunity to support our continuously growing association!

In an effort to be more inclusive and strengthen the diversity of the Board of Directors, CNAR is pleased to welcome applications from all members, non-members, suppliers, Partners, and others with an interest in taking on a volunteer leadership role with CNAR. The deadline to submit your expression of interest is: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5 pm ET. Learn more and apply today at www.cnar-rcor.ca

CNAR International Women’s Day Event 2024
RISE to Kind Leadership: How Kindness Inspires Inclusivity

In celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) and its goal to work towards a world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive, CNAR is extremely pleased to feature Dr. Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Associate Professor and MBA Program Director at the HKU Business School, Hong Kong University. Drawing on her work with organizations from around the world and most recent research about why kindness in leadership matters, attendees will:

- Critically reflect on leadership behaviour and its impact on employee well-being
- Unpack and demystify what “kind leadership” is really about, de-stigmatizing it as a “feminine” leadership trait
- Learn about the RISE framework and its applications to shift towards “kind leadership” that is genderless
- Explore the power of language in leadership and develop awareness of how the language that is often used reveals unconscious biases that hold women back - and learn how to pivot to avoid using such language

To read more about Dr. Cheng and to register, please go to: https://ow.ly/Wloi50QCSUf

Details:
Date: March 5th, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. ET - 12 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual (link to be provided closer to the event date)
Pricing (per person): $45 (members and Partners); $75 (non-members)

CNAR's International Women's Day Event to Feature Dr. Bonnie Hayden Cheng 'RISE' to Kind Leadership: How Kindness Inspires Inclusivity In celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) and its goal to work towards a world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive, CNAR is extremely pleased to feature Dr. Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Associate Professor and MBA Program Director at....

Submit your 2024 speaking proposal today! The deadline for CNAR's Call for Conference Speakers is March 18th. To learn more about speaking at the premier event in Canadian professional self-regulation, visit https://ow.ly/hBVe50QAmuX will take place online and in person in Ottawa October 7-9. We look forward to seeing you there!

CNAR’s Winter Workshops, "Achieving Regulatory Excellence in Dynamic Times," are now open for registration! This compelling series features topics including right touch regulation, risk management, and regulatory leadership. To learn more & register: https://ow.ly/VUZ350QgQG2

CNAR’s Winter Workshops: Registration Now Open! Achieving Regulatory Excellence in Dynamic Times Regulators across Canada and around the world are facing a myriad of pressures, shifts, and changes on many fronts. Domestic and international mobility, calls to action for social responsibility, legislative changes and restructuring, artificial intelligence and technology advancements, and more are...

It's renewal time! CNAR memberships must be renewed before January 1st, 2024! Renew today to keep your membership in good standing & join CNAR for another great year. See www.cnar-rcor.ca for details or login to your member portal. Interested in joining CNAR? Complete an application at https://www.cnar-rcor.ca/joincnar

CNAR’s 20th Anniversary: New Trivia Questions Now Posted!

We are very pleased to celebrate CNAR’s 20th Anniversary with our community! Be sure to visit our dedicated anniversary webpage at https://ow.ly/xkIr50PEoKR where you will have the opportunity over the coming months to learn more about CNAR, our Members, Partners, and Affiliates, and our historical milestones.

Be sure to also share your story and join the trivia contest for a chance to win a ticket to CNAR 2024! Our second round of trivia questions has been posted to our webpage. Submit your answers to [email protected] and secure a place on the Leader Board! The graphic below provides a hint to solve this week's trivia answers.

CNAR’s 20th Anniversary: Celebrate with Us and Follow CNAR's Journey!

CNAR’s 20th Anniversary celebration is now underway! We are very pleased to celebrate this milestone with our community and encourage you to visit our dedicated anniversary webpage at https://ow.ly/1bUV50PAZGi. There, you will have the opportunity over the coming months to learn more about CNAR, our Members, Partners, and Affiliates, and our historical milestones. Be sure to also share your story and join the trivia contest for a chance to win a ticket to CNAR 2024! Our first trivia questions have been posted on the webpage. Submit your answers to [email protected] and secure a place on the Leader Board! The graphic below provides a hint for the first set of trivia answers!

Registration Now OPEN! September UnLearn and Learn Session: Truth and Reconciliation

CNAR will host an “UnLearn and Learn” in September in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. During this virtual event, you will have the opportunity to learn about a framework for Truth and Reconciliation through Treaty Implementation (TRTI), and the efforts of one regulatory body to respond to the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation.

Date: September 6th, 2023
Time: 12 pm ET – 1:15 pm ET
Venue: Virtual (Zoom link to be provided to registrants closer to the event date)
Pricing: FREE for Affiliates and Partners; $40/person for Non-Affiliates

To register, please go to: https://ow.ly/nF0p50PAXKS

Rhett Sangster, Director of Reconciliation and Community Partnerships and Joni Brass, Truth and Reconciliation Data Coordinator, at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC), will present the TRTI framework as an example of how organizations can take a holistic approach to think about, act on, and evaluate Truth and Reconciliation efforts.

Pamela Kovacs, Senior Policy Counsel, Law Society of Saskatchewan, will share the Law Society of Saskatchewan’s experience working with the OTC and TRTI framework and the initiatives it has been undertaking on its journey of Truth and Reconciliation. This includes bringing together an Advisory Group, developing a formal commitment to reconciliation with an action plan, reviewing regulatory processes and structures, providing opportunities for competency and awareness training, and collaborating and building relationships with Indigenous organizations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences, as time permits.

CNAR’s UnLearn and Learn series aims to support the regulatory community in its work and learning journey in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and truth and reconciliation.

Last Chance to Register: Gender Diversity and Inclusion Workshop

How do you respond when a colleague comes out as transgender? What if a peer inadvertently 'outed' a staff member? How do you respond if you know a colleague is transgender, but is consistently misgendered by others in the office? How do you respond to 'jokes' that are clear markers of microaggressions? What does it mean to be a 'good ally'?

CNAR is pleased to offer a safe space to explore these questions and much more. Join us next week for a very special workshop on gender diversity and inclusion led by Kai Scott, President of TransFocus and TEDx Speaker. Register today at: https://ow.ly/bfTj50P6j9L

This workshop will help you on your personal and professional journey to:

- Empathetically connect with the unique challenges faced by transgender people
- Learn more about how unconscious bias, common assumptions, and expectations of transgender people can be harmful and manifest as microaggressions
- Become an active ally to transgender people at work and in your personal life

This workshop will feature interactive elements, including anonymous polling questions, small group discussions, and Q&A with Kai. (Attendance at CNAR's February session is not a prerequisite for this workshop.)

Date: July 12, 2023
When: 12:00 pm ET – 3:00 pm ET
Where: Virtual (Zoom link to be provided before the event)
Pricing (per person): Affiliates: $125; Non-Affiliates: $165

Early Bird registration for CNAR 2023, Canada's premier event in professional regulation, ends tomorrow - June 30th! Be sure to register today & SAVE. We have an incredible program ahead for our October 16th-18th Annual National Conference, which will be presented both virtually and in Vancouver, BC. To learn more and register: https://ow.ly/aTWw50P0kSa

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a dedicated day to recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in this nation and learn more about their histories. We encourage you to participate in activities in your community to learn more about the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural expressions and stories. Find an event or activity near you: https://ow.ly/cHbZ50OUisy

Early bird pricing for , Canada's premier event in professional , ends June 30th! Be sure to register today! See the full program & October 16th workshop options at: https://ow.ly/yG3B50ORJ5T We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver (or virtually) Oct. 16th-18th!

June is pride month! There is no better time to learn more about gender diversity & inclusion in the worksplace and how to be a good ally. Register today for CNAR's July 12th workshop, to be led by Kai Scott, President of TransFocus and TEDx Speaker. For more information: https://ow.ly/GpkJ50ON4fX

July Workshop Registration now OPEN: Gender Diversity and Inclusion

Last February, CNAR hosted its first Unlearn and Learn session, featuring TransFocus Consulting Consulting Inc., which attracted an unprecedented number of virtual discussion attendees from our community. Registrant feedback indicated great demand for a more in-depth workshop on gender diversity and inclusion, which we are now pleased to announce will take place on July 12. This session will again be led by Kai Scott, President of TransFocus Consulting and TEDx Speaker.

This workshop will help you on your personal and professional journey to:

- Empathetically connect with the unique challenges faced by transgender people.
- Learn more about how unconscious bias, curiosity, common assumptions, and expectations of transgender people can be harmful and manifest as microaggressions.
- Become an active ally to transgender people at work and in your personal life.

This workshop will feature interactive elements, including anonymous polling questions, small group discussions, and Q&A with Kai. (Attendance at CNAR's February session is not a prerequisite for this workshop.)

Date: July 12, 2023
When: 12:00 pm ET – 3:00 pm ET
Where: Virtual (Zoom link to be provided before the event)
Pricing (per person): Affiliates: $125; Non-Affiliates: $165

To register: http://ow.ly/vuxA50OB2re

July Workshop Registration now OPEN: Gender Diversity and Inclusion Last February, CNAR hosted its first Unlearn and Learn session, featuring TransFocus Consulting Inc., which attracted an unprecedented number of virtual discussion attendees from our community. Registrant feedback indicated great demand for a more in-depth workshop on gender diversity and inclusion,...

CNAR 2023 Early Bird registration is now OPEN! In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, CNAR is extremely excited to announce that Rick Mercer will kick off our Annual National Conference event in Vancouver! CNAR 2023 features speakers in Canadian professional regulation from across the nation, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia, representing a variety of regulatory sectors and topic tracks, including Truth and Reconciliation, Discipline, Testing, Human Resources, Governance, Quality Practice and Continuing Competence, Investigations, and more (see the full Program-at-a-Glance here: http://ow.ly/o0Ek50Or9Gl). Pre-Conference workshop registration is also open here: http://cnar2023.cnar-rcor.ca/2022-workshop-series/

CNAR's Annual National Conference is the premier event in Canadian professional regulation, where attendees can network, exchange ideas, explore the use of innovative technologies, and develop best practices as they navigate their journey toward regulatory excellence. Be sure to save your seat and register today!

Yesterday CNAR hosted our very first International Symposium, 'Regulation in a Changing World,' where we learned more about professional regulation in terms of the global landscape, artificial intelligence, truth and reconciliation, and compassionate regulation from our international counterparts. We thank our speakers (who joined us live from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US) for making this such a fascinating and interactive virtual event. We also thank all attendees who joined us for an in-depth day of learning and sharing global perspectives.

This is the LAST day to register for CNAR's first International Symposium! Click here: http://ow.ly/qSsC50Op6Yb to view speakers, session descriptions, and to register! (Session recordings will be available post-event.)

Register Today! http://ow.ly/VgvH50Oh7oG

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, CNAR is extremely pleased to launch our very first International Symposium! Scheduled to take place virtually on May 17th, 2023, this exciting event will open with a live fireside chat with Harry Cayton, facilitated by Bradley Chisholm, Principal, The Regulator’s Practice. The agenda features speakers from the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, and Australia, who will explore topics related to regulation in a changing world.

Not sure you can attend the entire symposium live? Not to worry! Session replays will be available to all registrants for 30 days post-Symposium! (You must be registered prior to the event to receive access to replays.)

CNAR's International Symposium will also give the Canadian regulatory community the unique opportunity to learn more about truth and reconciliation and compassionate regulation through the lens of their international counterparts.

This is a learning and professional development opportunity not to be missed!

Date: May 17th, 2023
Time: 12 p.m. ET – 7:30 p.m. ET

Pricing (Per Person):

Affiliate: $250
Non-Affiliate: $300

Per Organization (up to 10 registrants from the same organization)

Affiliate: $2,250
Non-Affiliate: $2,700

In honour of National Volunteer Week, we would like to take a moment to recognise the invaluable contributions of the many people who offer their time, professional expertise, and talent to CNAR. Only with their tireless dedication, passion for their work, and generous hours volunteering to our association have we grown, broadened our service offerings, and continued on our path to continuously connect the Canadian regulatory community. Please go to http://ow.ly/cerC50NNVzW to see the complete list of those who regularly contribute their time to CNAR. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you!

Register Today! April 21: Mastering Digital Forensic Investigations

Registration Link: http://ow.ly/biXn50NI8Q6

The "Mastering Digital Forensic Investigations" workshop will provide an in-depth look at digital forensic investigations, exploring when digital forensics should be utilized, the benefits and challenges associated with digital forensics, and the types of data available to forensic investigators. Speakers will also explore how data is collected (both practically and technically), how data is stored and safeguarded, and how data is analyzed and reported. The workshop will feature several case scenarios that depict actual circumstances encountered by investigators and regulators. Register Today! Featured Speakers: Greg Hutchinson, President, Barker Hutchinson & Associates; Tom Musters, Chief Technology Officer & Forensic Investigator, Computer Forensics Inc. (April 21st, 12 noon ET - 2:30 p.m. ET)

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CNAR April 17th Workshop - Register Today! Protecting the Integrity of your Exam Program: How to Leverage Data Forensics and Take Action

Identifying suspected exam fraud and taking action as early as possible is a crucial component of exam security and the integrity of an exam program. This workshop will provide practical guidance on the types of analyses proven to detect cheating and procedures for identifying associated exam questions, exam forms, and candidates for further investigative action. Analyses will range from simple statistical checks that can be easily implemented to more complex methods like score pattern and response similarity analysis. Examples will be presented of results consistent with normal testing behavior, as well as results from confirmed incidences of test fraud. Speakers: Isabelle Gonthier, Senior Vice President, Content Science, PSI; Nicole Tucker, Senior Director of Statistical Reporting and Analytics, PSI (12 noon ET - 2:30 p.m. ET)

Pricing (Per Person):
Affiliates and Partners: $95
Non-Affiliates: $125

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Join the CNAR Board of Directors! Applications are open until April 20th. The CNAR Board plays a critical role in CNAR's success and strategic direction. Learn more and apply today: http://ow.ly/hzwn50NBgem (Photography: Berni Wood, www.reelmedia.ca)

Join the CNAR Board of Directors! Get involved and make a difference! CNAR is currently accepting applications to join our Board of Directors (2023-2026)! The Board plays a critical role in CNAR's success and strategic direction. A detailed description of the responsibilities and time commitment of Directors can be found HERE. Take....