EVENT ADVISORY - Legal & HR Guide to Employing Foreign Workers Conference Returns to Calgary

CALGARY, June 19, 2012 /CNW/ - After selling out last year's event, The Canadian Institute is bringing back, for the 5^th year, its Legal and Human Resources Guide to Employing Foreign Workers event, on October 16-17 in Calgary.

At this event, participants will hear about the latest regulatory developments and gain practical strategies from key government officials, top industry executives, leading immigration lawyers, and recruiting experts on some of the key issues, including:

• Complying with new and recently amended programs - the new ACCELERATED-LMO Program, changes to the PNP, and more
• Developing a successful global recruitment strategy to attract and hire the right talent
• Maximizing your usage of key LMO Exemptions, including: "Specialized Knowledge", "Reciprocal Employment" and NAFTA
• Identifying and avoiding key employment law and tax traps and pitfalls

And much more!

Two interactive seminars will also provide deeper insight and hands-on learning into minimizing costly delays (Workshop A) and developing a practical, specific recruitment plan (Workshop B).

Conference Title: The Canadian Institute's 5^th Annual Legal and Human Resources Guide to Employing Foreign Workers
Date: October 16-17, 2012
Location: Fairmont Palliser - Calgary, ON
Website: www.canadianinstitute.com/EFW

About The Canadian Institute

For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world.  The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.  Headquartered in Toronto, The Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact:

Joanna Chung
Marketing Manager
Tel: [phone] Ext. 7308 or [e-mail]