Dear Usha

Only three days to go before we kick off our 13^th annual CSCS conference on Corporate Governance in Quebec City! We have once again exceeded our previous attendance records with over 300 participants registered to come to this event. There is something for everyone on the program, with over 40 speakers, a wide range of sessions and workshops addressing the most pressing issues, and delegates attending from all sectors. It is clear why this event is the premier annual gathering for professionals in governance across Canada. If you haven't registered yet, there is still time but hurry. For more details, click here.

As we put the finishing touches on this conference, it is also very exciting to announce the launch of the registration for another very important event: The CSCS Shareholder Democracy Summit 2011. This event will take place at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on October 24^th and 25^th and it will be the first forum of its kind. Its objective is to gather all of the stakeholders in the Canadian shareholder voting system in order to have an open dialogue, share concerns, and discuss processes, rules and issues related to the Canadian proxy voting system.

Sessions and participants will include representatives from shareholder groups, issuers, service providers, markets and intermediaries, voting agents, regulators, and spokespersons from international markets. The goal of this summit is to establish a common understanding of the issues and then to discuss a call to action. There have been inefficiencies that affect shareholder rights in Canada and there is no single stakeholder that can provide a clear cut solution. There is a need for stakeholders to work together to reach a consensus on how to evolve to new processes in a collaborative framework, and this event will create that opportunity.

We encourage all issuers who would like more clarity and a better understanding on how to navigate the system, and all service providers who take part in this system, to register and attend this important event so as to be a part of the dialogue. For more details on the summit program and registration details, click here and for details on how to become a sponsor, click here.

Regards,

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2011
 TORONTO · FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK HOTEL
 

The Shareholder Democracy Summit is an invitation on the part of CSCS to all those who have a stake in shareholder democracy to gather in Toronto to share information.

It is a forum for stakeholders to share vital information on stakeholder voting process in Canada and is intended to serve as a platform for collaboration. The medium term objective is for all stakeholders to work together through open and candid dialogue to refresh and improve the existing shareholder democracy paradigm.

Join us at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Registration is now open. 

Join an association which is the voice of Corporate Secretaries and governance professionals in Canada

CSCS is pleased to invite individuals and organizations dealing with Corporate Governance, Corporate Secretarial Duties, Not-For-Profit and Charitable Boards, Management/Board of Directors, Securities Regulations and Trading Practices, Proxy Solicitation and Shareholder Activities, Investor Relations and to become a member. Membership is open to Corporate Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, Corporate Counsel, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Shareholder Communications & Investor Relations Professionals, Corporate Directors, Chairmen, Risk & Compliance Officers and NFP Executive Directors among others.
 

Membership is at two levels: Individual Members and Corporate Members.

Annual Membership Fees for the year 2011:

• Individuals: $475 (+ tax) per year

• Corporate:  $1350 (+ tax) per year for up to 5 individuals within an organization. Additional membership can be added to the bundle at a rate of $300 (+ tax) (per person per year)

How do CSCS Members Participate and Benefit?

• Advocacy: CSCS serves as a consultative body for businesses, regulatory and government agencies. A strong voice to the stock exchanges and securities commissions nationally.

• Strategic Alliances: CSCS is allied with international bodies and positioned to provide members with a global perspective on corporate governance.

• Information Resources: Being effective means being informed. Members receive relevant and timely information.

• Networking: Members have many opportunities to meet and exchange ideas and experiences with their colleagues. CSCS Membership Directory is an invaluable resource and networking tool.

• Professional Development: Enhance your skills at seminars, meetings and conferences designed to keep you informed. Continuing education provides you with the tools to advance your career.

• Corporate Secretary's Guide: Provides information corporate secretaries need daily. Members receive a substantial discount.

Expired Membership

We regret that CSCS members who have not renewed their membership as of April 2011 have now been removed as members.

You may however, still be reinstated by making your payment in full , plus a $25.00 re-instatement administration fee, by contacting Pamela Smith, Director, Membership & Administration: email: Pamela.smith@cscs.org; ph: 416-921-5449, ext 303.
 

Pending Legislative Changes Affecting Ontario Special Act Non-Share Capital Corporations

McMillan LLP
 
Late last year, the Ontario legislature enacted the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (the "New Act"). The New Act has not yet been proclaimed in force. Proclamation is expected to be in late 2012.

The New Act will replace Part III of the Ontario Corporations Act ("Old Act"), the current general law governing the incorporation of non-share capital corporations in Ontario. While much has been written on the effect that the New Act will have on the 46,000 corporations currently formed under Part III of the Old Act, much less attention has been devoted to the many non-share capital corporations that are formed by various general and special acts of the Ontario Legislature, including the many non-share capital corporations that have been formed over the years by private act (collectively, the "Special Act Corporations").

Proposed National Instrument 51-103 Ongoing Governance and Disclosure Requirements for Venture Issuers

On July 29, 2011, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment significant changes to the regulatory regime for venture issuers. The proposed rules in National Instrument 51-103 are intended to streamline and tailor venture issuer disclosure in order to make disclosure requirements more suitable for issuers at this stage of development. The proposals address continuous disclosure and governance obligations as well as disclosure for prospectus offerings and certain exempt offerings. Until October 27, 2011, the British Columbia Securities Commission, and other securities commissions in Canada, will accept comments regarding the proposed instrument.

Public Consultation Open for Draft Regulations Under Canada's Anti-spam Legislation

Miller Thomson LLP 

The Canadian federal government released for public consultation two different sets of draft regulations under Canada's anti-spam legislation (the "Act" or "CASL")1. The Act seeks to combat internet and wireless spam, and certain unauthorized activities relating to electronic messages and the use of other persons' computers. One set of draft regulations was released by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") on June 30, 2011. The other set was released by the Department of Industry on July 9, 2011.
 

Are you interested in advertising your company on CSCS's website and/or monthly e-newsletter?

For just $300.00 (plus HST) annually, visibility can be yours on either the CSCS's website or the monthly e-newsletter which goes out to our members and our network of contacts.

For those interested in advertising in both to increase their visibility, a package rate of $50.00 (+ HST) per month, or an annual charge of $500.00 (+ HST) is available.  

Press release or advertorials can also be posted on the monthly e-newsletter. Rates are $150 (+ HST) per banner ad per newsletter, or $1,000 (+ HST) per year. $350 for an advertorial or advertising article.

CSCS's monthly enewsletter has a circulation of over 5,000 including members and other governance professionals. For advertising, or for further inquiries, please email info@cscs.org.

Agostino Russo
Teranet Inc.
 

Laurel Savoy
VP Trust Services
Canadian Stock Transfer Company Inc.

Lynn Beauregard (President)

Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries

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To learn more about our membership benefits visit www.cscs.org.

Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries

13th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
Date: August 21 - 24, 2011
Location: Quebec City at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
Click here to register
 

2011 SHAREHOLDER DEMOCRACY SUMMIT  

Date: October 24 - 25, 2011
Location: Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto

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For complete list of CSCS events click here

Canadian Investor Relations Institute

Brown Governance

Institute of Corporate Directors

For complete list of RR DONNELLEY event click here

Visit www.osgoodepd.ca for more information or contact LLM Admissions at 416.673.4670, toll-free within Canada at 1.888.923.3394, or by email.

Chartered Secretaries Canada offers publications that may be of interest to CSCS Members

The first guide in their Practical Guides for Strategic Governance series -Understanding Your Board of Directors,  is now available in English for $19.95.

Canadian Corporate Secretary's Guide

CSCS's reduced subscription fees for the Canadian Corporate Secretary's Guide:

 + applicable taxes
 

To order, contact the CSCS National Office by email at  info@cscs.org.