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Report from Queens Park Day 2012

This was our most successful legislature day so far.  David McGruer, Kris Birchard, Daniel Blais, John Saikaley, Angela Houle and Kirk Wrinn all made the trip to Toronto this year.  Kris was acting in concert with national staff for a couple of higher-level meetings.  

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Queens Park Day, April 24 2012

This day is usually held in the fall, but was moved to April this year because a minority government was elected last fall and we wanted to take more time to plan our communications.

Throughout the day, Advocis volunteers from across the province (with a very strong contingent from Ottawa) will be meeting with Ontario MPP’s …

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Feb 2, 2012 PD Day – Regulatory and Economic Update

We are working to bring you a peek inside the regulators’ minds like you have never seen before.  Have you wondered why they make you do the things you find so puzzling, that seem wasteful, useless or even harmful at times?  Here is your chance to hear from them directly and to ask the questions …

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Banks prohibited from advertising in-house insurance on their web sites

The federal government is moving to prevent Canada’s banks from advertising their in-house insurance products on their web pages. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has warned banks for years they were breaking the spirit of the law.

On GlobeAdvisor

On Yahoo news

This item clearly relates to efforts Advocis has been making to establish a level playing …

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PAC event – Fundraiser for MPP Yasir Naqvi

You are cordially invited to attend a Private Reception for

Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre

 Tuesday August 30, 2011

at

The office of Kirk Wrinn

6 Gurdwara Road, Nepean, Ontario

from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 Tickets: $150.00
payable on-site to the
Ottawa Centre Liberal Riding Association

Tax receipt will be issued

(Note: …

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PAC Committee organizes Private Reception with MPPs

In 2011 Advocis Ottawa will host two private receptions where Advocis members have the opportunity to discuss
important issues affecting financial advisors and their clients with an influential Ottawa-area provincial politician.

Most insurance and investment laws are originated by the Province and the relevant regulatory bodies are Provincial in nature. For decades, Advocis has been a valuable …

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