CPTA Valuation & Legal Symposium January 29 & 30, 2018 One King West Hotel 1 King Street West Toronto, ON
Monday, January 29 th 8:00am REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST 8:45am 9:00am 10:00am Opening Remarks KEYNOTE: Dr. Brynn Winegard Engaging People: The Brain Science Secrets of Persuasion & Influence Dr. Winegard is an award-winning professor and expert in business-brain sciences. She will explain everyday work and life phenomena using the secrets of brain science, all with aim of making conference attendees happier, healthier, wealthier, and more successful. Ontario Legal Panel: Municipal Act Application Decisions and Municipal Participation under the new ARB Rules This panel with provide participants with summaries of recent Ontario case law and ARB decisions for applications under the City of Toronto Act and the Municipal Act, as well as a discussion on municipal participation and assessment appeals. Rick Minster is a founding partner at Minsterlaw which is a boutique litigation law firm bringing a unique and effective perspective to the law. He strives to give his clients expert advocacy and the utmost personal attention. His firm is built on attention to detail, meticulous preparation, and quality advocacy. Angie DaCosta President, CPTA Dr. Brynn Winegard Winegard & Company Rick Minster Minsterlaw Melissa VanBerkum Conway, Davis & Gryski LLP Phillip L. Sanford McCarthy Tetrault 11:00am 11:15am 12:15pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 3:45pm 5:00pm Melissa VanBerkum has acted on a variety of matters ranging from municipal taxation and assessment to construction, procurement and civil litigation. She has appeared before the Ontario Provincial, Superior and Divisional Courts as well as tribunals such as the Assessment Review Board and the Ontario Municipal Board. Phillip Sanford is a partner in the Municipal Group in Toronto for McCarthy Tetrault. His practice focuses on municipal property tax appeals, property tax recovery disputes and commercial rent review arbitrations. Mr. Sanford represents many of Ontario s largest commercial and industrial enterprises. He also advises various municipalities and Crown corporations. When Clean Energy creates Black Water: The Full Cost Accounting of Ontario's Green Energy Act Kevin Jakubec will speak about the intersection of Green Energy construction, black water and property valuation issues. He spent years working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies in Sales and Business Development positions. Lately he s become the volunteer spokesperson for Water Wells First, a grassroots community organization that has raised the alarm over the deterioration of the water wells from the entry of Black Shale sediments. LUNCH 2018 Commercial Outlook Highlighting commercial market events in the past year in Canada and what we anticipate as the key demand drivers and trends in 2018 Raymond Wong is the Vice President of Data Operations for Altus Group s Data Solutions team. Overseeing 60+ researchers across Canada, Ray s primary responsibility is to ensure data collection is all-encompassing, reliable and accurate and that it adheres to the Altus Group data governance guidelines. Property Tax Policy: An Overview of Recent Changes in Toronto and Across Ontario Casey Brendon is currently the Director of the Revenue Services Division for the City of Toronto. Casey is responsible for property tax and utility billings for the City, and the collection of parking ticket and municipal land transfer tax revenues. Contract Rent to Fair Market Rent An in-depth discussion focusing on adjustments to fair market rents due to tenant inducements, gross rents, rent free periods, etc. John Watling has over 30 years of experience in the property assessment industry holding a variety of positions with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. He currently holds the title of Valuation Manager Office Buildings with the Office of the Chief Assessor. John Glen is well-known for his expertise in real estate valuation in respect to complex properties including multi-purpose commercial centres, hospitality properties, multi-residential, recreation, industrial and special purpose properties as well as his expansive knowledge of appraisal techniques and methodologies COCKTAIL RECEPTION Kevin Jakubec Water Wells First Raymond Wong Altus Analytics Casey Brendon City of Toronto John Watling MPAC John Glen Equitable Value
Tuesday, January 30th 8:00am BREAKFAST 9:00am Cross Canada Legal Panel: Key Decisions From Across Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) This panel will provide an overview of recent developments from across Canada to keep symposium attendees informed of how other jurisdictions are deciding assessment law cases. Gil Ludwig is the managing lawyer at Wilson Laycraft. He provides counsel to major energy, power, and real estate development and anchor tenants on tax planning, reporting requirements and litigation strategies. John H. Shevchuk is the principal of Lex Pacifica Law Corporation where he provides services as litigation counsel and as a Chartered Arbitrator. John practices extensively in the areas of real property valuation disputes, assessment, and expropriation and construction litigation since his call to the British Columbia bar in 1984. Gil Ludwig (Alberta) John Shevchuk (British Columbia) 10:15am 10:30am Understanding Gender at Work: How to Use, Lose and Expose Blind Spots for Career Success Using neuroscience, Ms. Fromm will show how gender blind spots arise and offer specific career strategies and skills for dealing with gender bias. Delee Fromm is an accomplished lawyer, psychologist and author, who has been teaching and coaching for 30 years, and practiced commercial real estate law for 17 years. Delee Fromm Lawyer, Psychologist and Author 11:45am LUNCH 1:00pm Highest and Best Use John and Charles will present case studies from Vancouver and Toronto to illustrate the challenges and pitfalls of determining highest and best use. John H. Shevchuk is the principal of Lex Pacifica Law Corporation where he provides services as litigation counsel and as a Chartered Arbitrator. John practices extensively in the areas of real property valuation disputes, assessment, and expropriation and construction litigation since his call to the British Columbia bar in 1984. Charles Johnstone is currently the Managing Director of Expert Witness Services and is responsible for the quality of evidence provided by the expert witness team across Canada. Charles has over 30 years of experience in property valuation, property taxation, mass appraisal and assessment administration. John Shevchuk Lex Pacifica Law Corporation Charles Johnstone AEC 2:00pm 3:00pm Update from the Assessment Review Board Scott McAnsh is a Sole Practitioner at McAnsh Law with a focus on municipal law and is also a Staff Lawyer with EcoJustice, a legal clinic within the University of Ottawa. Caroline King is a lawyer with over a decade of experience as an adjudicator and arbitrator. WORKSHOP ENDS Scott McAnsh ARB Caroline King ARB
GENERAL INFORMATION EARLY BIRD DEADLINE January 12 th 2018 Registration Fees: Members $ 545.00 (incl. HST) Non-Members $ 615.00 (incl. HST) Early Bird $ 495.00 (incl. HST) Payment can be made by Cheque, VISA, AMEX, or MC Fees Include: - Two-day Symposium - Continental or Hot Breakfast, morning / afternoon coffee breaks (with cookies!) - Monday Night Social Gathering at The Vault Networking Opportunity Registration: To register please provide your filled out registration form along with the appropriate fee. Chris Walat: Cadillac Fairview Corp. Telephone: (416) 598-8456 E-mail: chris.walat@cadillacfairview.com Sponsorship Opportunities: Cocktail Sponsor $ 1,000, Breakfast Sponsor $ 250, Lunch Sponsor $ 500, Keynote Sponsor $ 500 Cheques Payable: CANADIAN PROPERTY TAX ASSOCIATION ONTARIO CHAPTER Mail Cheques To: Attention: Chris Walat c/o Cadillac Fairview Corp 20 Queen Street West, Suite 500 Toronto, ON, M5H 3R4 Accommodations: Room rate set for $209 Rate applies Jan 26-31 1 King Street West Hotel The group code is 180129CDNP. The room category that is blocked is Historical Superior Suite. The HISTORIC SUPERIOR suites come in a variety of spacious layouts designed with extended stays in mind. Each suite is furnished with stylish modern décor, plush king-sized bed, large-screen HDTV, and kitchenette with fridge, microwave oven and dishwasher. There is complimentary WI-FI in all the rooms. One King West offers the finest in personalized boutique hotel amenities, including full concierge services, valet parking for $45 per night, business centre, and modern rooftop fitness centre on the 17th floor.
Method of Reservations - Directly to Suites on an individual basis. In order to facilitate reservations, attendees must dial the Hotel directly at 1-866-470 KING (5464) or 416-548-8100 and request the Inhouse reservations department or email: reservations@onekingwest.com. Hotel reservations must be made by January 7, 2018 to qualify for this rate. Parking: Limited valet parking is available at a charge of $ 45.00 for overnight parking. Valid to 12:00 noon on day of departure, thereafter an additional charge will apply. Note due to physical limitations the Hotel cannot accommodate oversized vehicles. Cancellation: Registration for the symposium may only be cancelled without charge any time up to January 24, 2018. After that time, a 50% cancellation fee will be applied. Registration Deadline: January 24, 2018
REGISTRATION FORM 2018 CPTA Valuation & Legal Symposium January 29th 30th, 2018 REGISTRATION FEES: Members $ 545.00 (incl. HST) Non-Members $ 615.00 (incl. HST) Early Bird $ 495.00 (incl. HST) Fee Must Accompany Registration - CPTA GST# 106 865 710 RT CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: Canadian Property Tax Association - Ontario Chapter Attention: Chris Walat c/o Cadillac Fairview Corp 20 Queen Street West Suite 500 Toronto, ON, M5H 3R4 Payment may also be made by: Visa, American Express, and MasterCard. Please complete form and email to the following address: chris.walat@cadillacfairview.com PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATION POLICY Name: Title: Company: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: TEL. # FAX # E-Mail: Total Payment enclosed $ Chq Visa Amex MC Card # Exp. Signature for Credit Card Payment R.S.V.P. Monday Social Gathering YES NO Dietary Restrictions