September 1, 2025
Upper Canada Chapter AGM and Meeting 2025
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Upper Canada Chapter AGM & Education Day
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 12:00 4:00 PM
Selby Community Hall, 114B Pleasant Dr, Selby
In-Person Event | FREE

The Chapter's upcoming Annual General Meeting is your opportunity to get an in-depth understanding of what's been happening in your area and what's on the horizon in the year ahead. You'll have the chance to connect with other members of your community, ask questions and learn about upcoming events and projects. It's an event you definitely won't want to miss!
 

Registration Information

  • This event is FREE to attend
  • Registration will close on October 22, 2025 at midnight for catering
  • Day of, in-person registration(s) may not be guaranteed


Agenda / Event Timeline

  • 11:30 PM - Registration
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Lunch and Networking
  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Unlocking Government Funding to Build Your Workforce, Courtney McCann
 

Current Board

  • President - Chris Lamer
  • Past President - Lisa Smith
  • Vice President - Ben Lyman
  • Treasurer - Terry Childs
  • Secretary - Lisa Smith
  • Provincial Board Representative - Terry Childs
  • Members at Large
    • Pamela McCormick
    • Mark Lappan
    • Karina Lapierre
If you wish to join the board or have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Chris Lamer or Lisa Smith.



REGISTRATION
Lexi Dearborn

Courtney McCann
Director of Workforce Development | Landscape Ontario

Unlocking Government Funding to Build Your Workforce

Discover how your business can tap into government funding, training, and employment support programs to reduce costs, strengthen retention, and build a more resilient workforce. This session will demystify available grants, subsidies, and services that support employee onboarding, skills training, and wage offsets—helping you invest in your team while saving money. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to identify the right programs for their business, navigate the application process, and leverage these opportunities to improve staff loyalty and productivity.

Whether you’re an owner, manager, or HR professional, this presentation will provide the insights you need to maximize funding opportunities and create long-term workforce stability.


About Courtney McCann
Courtney has been a leader in workforce development since 2002, specializing in government-funded training and employment services that support recruitment and retention strategies for employers across Ontario. With more than two decades of experience, she has successfully connected businesses with the programs and funding needed to reduce costs, strengthen employee loyalty, and build sustainable talent pipelines.

As the Director of Workforce Development at Landscape Ontario, Courtney oversees innovative initiatives that address labour market challenges while advancing training and career pathways in the landscape and horticulture trades. Her expertise lies in helping employers navigate government supports to invest in their people, improve retention, and future-proof their workforce.
 
 

Sponsorship Opportunity

LUNCH SPONSOR | $700
  • Exclusive, maximum of 1
  • 1 x 6 foot tabletop display
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in introduction by MC
  • Opportunity to address audience (maximum 5 minutes)
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Event Questions

Connect with Lisa Pascoe
Landscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lpascoe@landscapeontario.com  
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