| UPCOMING EVENTS
with the EthicsCentre
May 20, 2009 The Role of Journalism in Ethics and Accountability: Why Asking the Question is So Important Anna Maria Tremonti, Host, The Current September 24, 2009 Getting it Right When Things go Wrong Linda Smith, Executive Vice-President, Senior Partner and Regional Director, Fleishman-Hillard Canada ________________________________ WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 2009 The Albany Club, 91 King Street East - 12:00 PM Anna Maria Tremonti Sponsored by: Toronto Hydro Host, The Current CBC Radio One The Role of Journalism in Ethics and Accountability: Why Asking the Question is So Important The Ethics Centre welcomes Gemini award winning broadcaster Anna Maria Tremonti. Host of CBC Radio's current affairs program The Current (and former host of CBC TV's the fifth estate), Ms. Tremonti will speak about the role of the media in tough times. It is precisely when times are tough, she will argue, that journalists have a responsibility to ask the tough questions -- and to ask them of everyone, including those with power and influence. Journalists risk criticism when asking questions directly related to ethics and accountability. But to those who maintain that it is unethical or wrong to ask, she replies that it is unethical NOT to ask. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 The Albany Club, 91 King Street East - 12:00 PM Linda Smith Executive Vice-President, Senior Partner and Regional Director Fleishman-Hillard Canada Getting it Right When Things go Wrong Maple Leaf Foods recently managed a crisis of significant proportions when 21 people who died of listeriosis were linked to their products. The company’s values were fundamental in the day-to-day decision making and communications efforts. Preparedness plans and simulations help you manage the first few days of a crisis but only entrenched values, visible leadership and a great team allows you to deal with a full blown crisis lasting months. Linda Smith, a communications consultant who works with Maple Leaf, will join us to talk about being part of that team and the lessons learned during the recent listeriosis outbreak. ________________________________ REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register on the Centre’s web site at www.ethicscentre.ca or contact the Centre by phone: (416) 368-7525 or e-mail: lmarsh@ethicscentre.ca, noting any special dietary requirements. Cost: Members and Guests – $45.00; Non-Members – $50.00 Table of 8 – $270.00 University/College Students – $20.00 or Student Table of 8 - $120.00 Cancellations must be received two days prior to the event failing which you will be charged. Members of the EthicsCentre CA may indicate an interest to sit at the head table, to enjoy the conversation and insight of our guest speakers over lunch. In the event of multiple requests, members will be selected by means of a draw. Payment by VISA or cheque must be received prior to the event. Please make cheques payable to EthicsCentre CA and send to: 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W7.
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