September 1, 2025
Upper Canada Chapter AGM & Education Day
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 12-4 PM
Selby Community Hall | 114B Pleasant Dr, Selby
FREE to attend
Registration Information
- This event is FREE to attend
- Don't miss your chance to win a Yeti cooler worth $400 and 2 Conference Passes for Congress in January 2026
- Registration will close on October 22, 2025 at midnight for catering
- Please note that lunch cannot be guaranteed for those who register in person on the day of the event
You could WIN a YETI Cooler (Value $400) or 2 Congress Conference Passes
Agenda / Event Timeline
- 11:30 PM - Registration
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Lunch and Networking
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Strategies for Resilient Landscape & Snow Companies, Ed Hansen
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Unlocking Government Funding to Build Your Workforce, Courtney McCann
- 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Landscape Ontario Updates from Joe Salemi and Chapter Updates and AGM
- 3:45 - 4:00 PM - Closing Remarks
Current Board
- President - Chris Lamer
- Past President - Lisa Smith
- Vice President - Ben Lyman
- Treasurer - Pam McCormick
- Secretary - Lisa Smith
- Provincial Board Representative - Terry Childs
- Members at Large
- Mark Lappan
- Karina Lapierre
Event Questions
Connect with Lisa PascoeLandscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lpascoe@landscapeontario.com
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Strategies for Resilient Landscape & Snow Companies
Ed HansenFounder of EXT.TECH
President of Landscape Ontario
Ed shares proven strategies to help landscape and snow removal companies thrive during challenging times. You will learn how inward reflection, focusing on key drivers of success, and staying adaptable are essential to building resilience. This presentation offers practical insights on maintaining momentum, leveraging innovation, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re navigating market fluctuations, staffing shortages, or seasonal highs and lows, these strategies will empower you to lead confidently and emerge stronger from any storm.
About Ed Hansen
An accomplished entrepreneur, business owner and visionary leader with a diverse portfolio of successful businesses. Ed holds the prestigious position of president within prominent associations. With a passion for nurturing talent and fostering growth, Ed coaches and mentors aspiring leaders, imparting invaluable wisdom and strategies honed through years of hands-on experience. Ed's multifaceted expertise spans across industries, empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their highest potential and navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes with confidence and innovation.
Unlocking Government Funding to Build Your Workforce
Courtney McCannDirector of Workforce Development | Landscape Ontario
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 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.