CERIC is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for Cannexus19, Canada’s largest bilingual National Career Development Conference. Cannexus is designed to promote the exchange of information and explore innovate approaches in the areas of career counselling and career development. The conference takes place January 28-30, 2019 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa and is expected to welcome 1,000 delegates. Delegate registration will open on July 4, 2018.

Three exciting keynote speakers will be sharing their experiences and insights:

  • Dr Deborah Saucier, President, MacEwan University
  • Dr Mary McMahon, Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Education, The University of Queensland (Australia)
  • The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada (2010-2017) and Chair, Rideau Hall Foundation

CERIC will be launching exhibitor registration on June 4, 2018. Expected to sell out for a third consecutive year, exhibitors are encouraged to secure their booth space early, while spots are available.

The Cannexus19 Call for Presenters is still open. Sessions can cover innovations and best practices in career counselling/coaching techniques, employment and training programs, employee recruitment and engagement, workforce planning and more. The submission deadline is June 8, 2018.

Cannexus is presented by CERIC and supported by The Counselling Foundation of Canada and a broad network of supporting organizations.