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Immigration Target Reductions: Key Strategies to Continue to Access Foreign Workers

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Canadian businesses need foreign workers to address labour and skills shortages. Yet the Canadian government is taking steps to reduce the number of work and study permits it issues – and in turn the number of foreign workers Canadian businesses can hire. What are the primary immigration target reductions? How will they impact your ability to access foreign workers? What strategies can you use to continue to continue to access the foreign workers you need? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyers Morganne Foley and Renee Thompson for a virtual roundtable conversation about how you can continue to access the foreign workers you need in the face of immigration target reductions. WHEN: Thursday June 27, 2024 TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ADT | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NDT WHERE: Online

Discover How Market Intelligence Can Help Your Business

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When: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: Virtual via Zoom ( a link will be included with your Eventbrite confirmation email) Description: Join Volta and Kyle Murray-Zelmer, Program Manager, Venn Innovation for an insightful session on the Atlantic Market Intelligence Program. This event is designed specifically for scalable, tech-related startups in Atlantic Canada, either already registered or in the process of registering. Market intelligence is a crucial tool for any business looking to grow and succeed. By attending this session, you'll learn how to harness the power of market data to drive your business forward, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of the competition. What You Will Learn: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Atlantic Market Intelligence Program Discover the types of valuable information available through the program Learn how to leverage this information to shape your business strategy Identify potential investors and understand the competitive market landscape NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

Empowering Tomorrow: Adopting a Hybrid Mesh Framework with the Infinity Platform

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As CISOs seek consolidation, security needs to be dynamic and address hybrid IT environments. Empowering you to meet tomorrow’s needs with confidence, the Check Point Infinity Platform offers a Hybrid Mesh Firewall that is managed from a unified cloud-based console to deliver consistent threat prevention across: Cloud native firewalls On-premises firewalls Virtual firewalls As-a-service firewalls On Tuesday, July 9th learn how organizations can future-proof their cyber security, including: Why have hybrid mesh firewall platforms emerged? What are the business benefits of adopting a hybrid mesh framework? How does the Check Point Infinity Platform embody this architecture? Why was Check Point named a representative vendor in this space? Join us to get your questions answered. See you there! Can’t make this time? Join the session that best fits your schedule: APAC – Tuesday, July 9th at 1pm SGT EMEA – Tuesday, July 9th at 10am GMT

How to Access Neighborhood Data that Propels Community Impact

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Join us for an exclusive webinar as we showcase the power of the Social Trends Explorer, a community data tool designed to empower municipalities and non-profit organizations with visually engaging, data-driven insights. Discover how to access community data, generate compelling data visualizations, shape effective strategies, and allocate resources efficiently. Strengthen your grant applications and funding opportunities with compelling data, engage stakeholders with visually engaging insights, and strategically expand your programs by identifying underserved areas. Detailed Neighborhood Maps: Access data for over 5,000 communities and 55,000 neighborhoods to uncover critical insights. Straightforward Visualizations: Simplify complex data with clear, easy-to-read visuals that make reporting a breeze. Community Comparisons: Instantly see how your community measures up against others on key social metrics. Layered Mapping: Understand community needs by layering multiple maps for a holistic view. Report-Ready Downloads: Get high-quality visualizations to integrate into your reports and presentations. Who Should Attend? This webinar is perfect for decision-makers, data analysts, researchers, program managers, and anyone involved in community planning and social services within municipalities and non-profit organizations.

Financials 3-Part Training Clinic

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The Black Business Initiative’s Training Department provides ongoing entrepreneurship development and business training courses to Black entrepreneurs and employees. To be eligible for BBI training series, you must be a Black business owner based in the Atlantic Canada provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, OR a Black employee currently working in one of the four provinces. This is a 3-part live, virtual training delivered by Sasha Paul, CPA, and Tafara Mudenda Register here Understanding Your Financial WHY – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Financial Planning Essentials – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Pricing Strategies and Revenue Management – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Date: Course delivered on Wednesdays – August 7th, 14th and 21st

Tech Talk Tuesday: Meet Cloud Mandates with BeyondTrust’s FedRAMP Authorization

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About the Session Security has always been at the core of BeyondTrust's solutions, and there are few business segments with stricter requirements than Federal, State, and Local government agencies. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was designed as a government-wide compliance program that standardizes security assessments, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud products and services. BeyondTrust has achieved several FedRAMP authorizations and milestones recently and this webinar will cover the following topics: What is FedRAMP? Why is FedRAMP important? Why switch to BeyondTrust's FedRAMP offerings?

Side Hustle Starter Kit Session

We are partnering with Lane Two Inc. and Ignite Atlantic to bring you the Side Hustle Starter Kit – an empowering 90-minute session designed to help you get your side hustle off the ground! What to Expect: * 90-Minute online training session * Side Hustle Starter Kit tools and resources * Hear from experienced side hustlers about their journeys * Engage with our panelists in a Q&A Date: Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: IGNITE Northern (345 Temperance St. New Glasgow) or Online 🔗 Register now for the Side Hustle Starter Kit Session – https://forms.fillout.com/t/o5MpKeWR2Pus Bonus: * Starter Kit Session participants have an opportunity to win one of two coaching sessions with Lane Two’s course creator and business model strategist, Jeff Mitchell. * Following the session, you can apply for a chance to take part in the 10-week Side Hustle Coaching Program to start on September 23rd.

Paths to Privilege™: The Battleground in Identity Security

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About the Session Today’s organizations are facing more identity and access management headaches than ever before. Many are still maintaining some types of legacy identity platforms and applications, while new types of identity components are cropping up all the time. Despite the longstanding principles of least privilege and Privilege Access Management (PAM), the ever-evolving technology and threat landscape demands a deeper understanding of the indirect and often hidden paths attackers exploit. This complexity can leave both seasoned security professionals and those new to identity management wondering how to navigate the modern landscape. In this webinar, Dave Shackleford of Voodoo Security will break down: The various categories of identity that many enterprises are reliant on today, from traditional on-premises environments as well as cloud deployments. The types of privilege abuse that can (and does) easily occur Controls and considerations to help security teams better handle privileges within the entire identity estate. Following Dave’s presentation, BeyondTrust will reveal the concept of Paths to Privilege™ and explore the 5 fundamentals for protecting your paths to privilege. Learn why paths to privilege is today’s risk exposure point through things like vulnerable human & machine accounts, misconfigurations, remote access and excessive privileges. BeyondTrust will provide […]

Unlocking the Power of Salesforce CRM

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Discover how to maximize your organization's use of Salesforce CRM in this comprehensive session. We'll explore key features, best practices, and advanced techniques to streamline your sales processes, enhance customer relationships, and boost productivity. Topics include customizing dashboards, automating processes, and integrating third-party apps. Whether you're new to Salesforce or looking to take your usage to the next level, you'll leave with practical strategies to unlock the full potential of this powerful platform. 3 Key Takeaways Leverage data for informed decisions. Automate business processes for increased efficiency. Customize Salesforce for your business. Meet your presenter.. Prag is the President and Salesforce Architect of Skilled Cohort, a strategic Salesforce Registered Partner. He is one of the four Salesforce MVPs in Canada, a 7-time Dreamforce speaker (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023), a 3-time TDX speaker, and is well-known for his expertise in Rev Ops and Salesforce Security.  

Rebuilding A Productive Workforce: Skills Training That Drives Productivity & Growth For Canada

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The Bank of Canada sounded the alarm on Canadian productivity at the start of the year. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: capital intensity, labor composition, and multi-factor productivity. Join us as we dive into labor composition and multi-factor productivity, exploring why workforce skills and training are essential for boosting productivity. 🗓 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, August 21st 🕒 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2-3 PM ET Hear from Claire Quirion - Digital Nova Scotia, Heather Gojanovich - RBC Innovation Hub (Halifax), and Sheila Fung, M.Ed from the team here at Uvaro on how innovative solutions can drastically improve regional and national productivity levels. ✨ Don’t miss out on this important conversation! Register now and be part of the change. 🔗 Register Here: https://uva.ro/4cIizlD Key Takeaways From Webinar REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES We will showcase a successful upskilling program, highlighting how its program design for workforce development leads to increased productivity. NEW APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Explore a new approach to workforce development that effectively builds critical skills, including the growing importance of AI skills on increased productivity. HEAR FROM TOP INDUSTRY EXPERTS Join Claire Q. from DNS and Heather G. from RBC’s Halifax Innovation Hub as they spotlight workforce productivity […]

Ask me Anything (AMA)- Business Analysis l Change management I Project Management

Join Pollard Consults for an exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) series featuring industry experts in Business Analysis, Change Management, and Project Management. This is your chance to gain insights, ask questions, and clarify the grey areas of these dynamic fields. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our speakers are here to provide valuable knowledge and practical advice. Each session will be a unique opportunity to explore topics like: Best practices in Business Analysis and Solution delivery Strategies for effective Change Management in today’s fast-paced environment. Project Management tips for successful project delivery and risk mitigation. Don't miss out on this interactive and informative series. Register now to stay ahead in your career and enhance your professional skills!