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32 Canadian Occupational Safety www.cos-mag.com EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT T he Canadian Society of Safety Engineering's 2013 Conference and Exhibition titled, "Developing World-Class Safety – Education. Innovation. Integra- tion," is being held in Montreal on Sept. 12 to 15, 2013. is year's conference off ers a robust program of carefully considered educational and networking opportunities designed to ensure safety professionals get the most from their conference dollars with the addition of 16 mini-seminars. e CSSE 2013 Conference and Exhibition provides attendees with a forum to advance their professional skills and knowledge while off ering the opportunities they need to develop important exchange relationships amongst peers. is year, CSSE is pleased to introduce the mini-seminars. ese 45-minute ses- sions, delivered in the Exhibit Hall, are designed to provide attendees with maximum impact in short, specifi c sessions on a variety of topics. Each mini-seminar will be delivered twice in a day, giving you increased opportunity to attend as much of the programming as possible. On Monday and Tuesday, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., conference delegates will have the choice to attend a mini-seminar, visit exhibi- tors or enjoy their lunch (lunch times are between 11:20 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.). is new format will ensure delegates' time is well spent, comfortable and productive. With the introduction of the mini-seminars, the CSSE conference program has now expanded to 65 sessions, including six half-day workshops presented by subject- matter specialists over the course of four days. e half-day workshops provide an in-depth look and a thorough exploration of their respective topics; they are hands-on and interactive, with plenty of opportuni- ties to ask questions and time to do group and individual activities. e half-day sessions are back by popular demand with interesting topics and presenters. Be sure to check them out. Here is what you can look forward to at this year's conference: t)JHIMFWFMLFZOPUFTQFBLFSTUPBEESFTTIFBMUIBOETBGFUZJTTVFTUIBUBSFDSJUJDBMUP the profession: tJeff rey Kofman — ABC News' Emmy Award-winning foreign correspondent — analyzing leadership in crises tJacques Demers — former NHL coach, hockey commentator and Canadian senator — talking about overcoming adversity and literacy issues tKathy Seabrook — president, Global Solutions Inc. — sharing her insights on safety's impact on sustainability. tCarl Honoré — award-winning Canadian journalist — discussing the fasci- nating concept of "What if we could just all slow down" tć FSFBSF 65 workshops to choose from — including six half-day workshops and 16 mini-seminars. e sessions and the international presenters were chosen for their expertise and eff ectiveness in creating a learning environment that will off er information and knowledge for all levels of experience — whether it's basic, intermediate or senior. tA Night at the Speakeasy — the Monday night special event where a secret password will gain you entry into the sultry world of a 1920's speakeasy that features a seated gourmet dinner, award-winning jazz entertainment, a dance review performance and more. tSeven of CSSE's educational courses will be off ered before and a er the conference, including the new Assessing OHSE Training Needs and Options. 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As the publisher of Canadian Occupational Safety magazine, om- son Reuters helps occupational health and safety professionals keep pace with the latest industry news, trends and best practices. With products such as the HATSCAN Handi-Guides to OH&S Act and Regulations in juris- dictions across Canada and the Pocket Ontario OH&S Act & Regulations, we have achieved industry recognition as a trusted source of occupational health and safety information. www.carswell.com Booth # 89 Canadian Occupational Safety Canadian Occupational Safety, a omson Reuters business, is Cana- da's premier publication for health and safety professionals. Published eight times per year, COS covers a wide range of topics in workplace health, safety and environment. rough Canada's Safest Employers Awards, Canadian Occupational Safety annu- ally recognizes leading workplaces across the country. www.cos-mag.com Booth # 89