Upper Canada Chapter AGM and Meeting 2026

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Upper Canada Chapter AGM and Meeting 2026

About the Event

Join us for the Chapter’s upcoming Annual General Meeting and Education Meeting.

Focus: Building and Maintaining a Successful Business

This is your opportunity to get an in-depth look at what’s been happening in your area and what’s on the horizon for the year ahead. Connect with fellow members, ask questions, share ideas and learn about upcoming events and projects.

Following the AGM, take advantage of our education session to gain valuable insights and information you can put to work in your business. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn and stay informed—and one you won’t want to miss!

Lunch included

 

Registration Information

  • This event is FREE to attend
  • Registration will close on October 23, 2026 at midnight for catering
  • Day of, in-person registration(s) may not be guaranteed

 

Agenda / Event Timeline

  • 11:30 PM – Registration
  • 12:00 PM  – Lunch and Networking
  • 1:00 PM  – AGM
    • Chris Lamer, Upper Canada Chapter president
    • Jeff Olsen, Landscape Ontario vice president
  • 2:00 PM – Presentation: Killer Growth
    Growth can be a cruel teacher. It can hide mistakes until the music stops. A few simple rules can turn risk into reward.

    • Peter Guinane, Oriole Landscaping & Knowledge Tree Consulting

 

Current Board

  • President – Chris Lamer
  • Past President – Lisa Smith
  • Vice President – Ben Lyman
  • Treasurer – Pamela McCormick
  • Secretary – Jasmine Ross
  • Provincial Board Representative – Lisa Smith
  • Members at Large
    • Terry Childs
    • Mark Lappan
    • Christopher Petit
    • Laura Moses

 

If you wish to join the board or have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Chris Lamer or Lisa Smith.

Event Details

Start Date

October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM (ET)

End Date

October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM (ET)

Venue

Selby Community Hall, 114B Pleasant Dr, Selby, ON

Event Type

Chapter Meeting/AGM

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Speaker

Peter Guinane, Oriole Landscaping & Knowledge Tree Consulting

Peter co-founded Oriole Landscaping in 1986, building a reputation of high-quality and superior service. Oriole has dozens of awards including three times for most innovative design, and once the Dunington-Grubb for best overall landscape.

Peter enjoys giving back. Currently, he is the chair of Landscape Canada, chair of the Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS), chair of the Green Cities Foundation and a director at Landscape Ontario.

Peter’s mission is to bring excellence to the landscape industry in any way possible. Peter has spearheaded many community projects and led seminars at industry events to share what he has learned. Peter has also added consulting to his services so he can mentor other professionals directly.

Peter currently lives in Toronto with his wife Alana. He has had a lifelong interest in running, skiing, canoeing, hockey and mountain biking.

Jeff Olsen, Brookdale Treeland Nurseries (BTN)

Jeff is president and CEO of Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited, one of the largest growers and distributors of plant material and holiday greenery in Canada. His career began after graduating from the University of Guelph in 1991, working in the family business and eventually purchasing the company in 2009. He has served on many industry boards and committees throughout his career and is currently a board member of Landscape Ontario and CNLA. Outside of the industry, Jeff is a member of the Young Presidents Organization as well as a co-founder of Friends for Life, a cancer research charity. He lives in Richmond Hill, Ontario with his wife and daughters.

For all event questions, connect with:

Lisa Pascoe

Lisa Pascoe

Event Coordinator & Project Assistant

Email: lpascoe@landscapeontario.com
Phone Number: 1-800-265-5656 or 905-875-1805
Extension: 2321

 

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