1 (905) 554-2730 memberservices@oab.ca
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
801 Dixon Road

 

DETAILS FOR ATTENDEES

 

PARKING

South Conference Parking Lot – select OAB at Kiosk for discounted parking rate of $14

For those staying at the hotel, please provide your license plate at check-in.  Do not use Kiosk.

NAME BADGES OAB Registration Desk is located in the Muskoka Ballroom Foyer.
SALES SESSION Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook or device for note taking.

 

 

Tuesday, November 7

OAB Members:

The Ontario Association of Broadcasters Annual General Meeting starts at 5:00pm and the CAB Town Hall will follow.  Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in.  These meetings are open to OAB Members only.  

CAB Town Hall

Join Kevin Desjardins, President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB), and Tandy Yull, the CAB’s Vice-President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, for an interactive town hall on key legislative and regulatory priorities facing the broadcasting industry. They will share an update on the status of the Online News Act (Bill C-18) and the CRTC’s implementation of the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11), and provide an overview of other important radio and TV priorities and initiatives. We will share what has been keeping us busy and informing our advocacy work on behalf of our members, and we would like to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.

Kevin Desjardins

Kevin Desjardins, President

Kevin Desjardins is the President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, which represents Canada’s private radio and TV stations as well as specialty services. He was appointed to the position in November 2020, rejoining the organization where he previously served in communications and public affairs roles from 2005 to 2007.

Kevin is an accomplished association leader with a wealth of experience in all aspects of association management for industry and professional groups, with a particular focus on federal advocacy and communications. Prior to the CAB, he served in public affairs roles at the Canadian Dental Association, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada and the Canadian Conference of the Arts. He also served for six years on the Board of Directors of the Government Relations Institute of Canada.

Tandy Full

Tandy Yull, Vice-President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Tandy is a proud and self-proclaimed ‘broadcasting policy nerd’ having dedicated her career to the broadcasting sector. Before joining the Canadian Association of Broadcasters as Vice-President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs in October 2022, Tandy honed her policy and regulatory skills for more than 23 years at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). As a senior manager at the CRTC, she contributed to the development of the regulatory frameworks for Canadian TV and played a key role in resolving disputes between Canada’s broadcasters and distributors.

Tandy’s arrival at the CAB marked her return to the organization, having served as Manager of Research and Societal Issues from 1996 to 1999.

 
The CONNECTION 2023 Welcome Reception starts at 7:00pm for full conference registrants, speakers and sponsors.  Food and beverages will be served at no additional cost.
 
 
 

Wednesday, November 8

 

CONNECTION 2023 features two program streams, both starting at 8:00am: a full day of management sessions and a half-day of sales training, entry to the Awards Luncheon is included with both streams. This plated lunch features OAB Awards presentations as well as the Hall of Fame presentation. 

The OAB Registration Desk and continental breakfast will be available starting at 7:00am in the Muskoka Ballroom Foyer.

 

Full Conference Registration

FULL CONFERENCE Registration includes entry to the President’s Welcome Reception, Tuesday, November 7 at 7:00pm and access to any session, Wednesday, November 8, starting at 8:00am, including the Awards Luncheon.  

 

For more information and questions, contact memberservices@oab.ca.