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SUMMARY:Members Only Event: The "Groundhog Day" Holiday Social!
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other CAPS Members and their plus ones in a lovely and informal setting.\n\n\nRescheduled Holiday Social – Members & Plus Ones Welcome \nPlease register and join us on Monday\, February 2 at 6:00 PM ET for a festive evening filled with great company\, good food\, and plenty of cheer (especially if the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow)! \nThis special members-only event\, with plus ones welcome\, will be hosted at the home of long time CAPS Toronto member Randy Park. The address will be sent upon registration! \nExpect a warm\, joyful atmosphere with drinks\, food\, and the opportunity to connect in a lovely and informal setting. Whether you’re rocking a cozy sweater or something sparkly and chic\, come ready to engage and enjoy in true CAPS style!
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/members-only-event-the-groundhog-day-holiday-social/
LOCATION:TBD\, NA\, Etobicoke\, ON M8X 1T5\, Etobicoke\, M8X 1T5\, CA
CATEGORIES:Toronto Chapter
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SUMMARY:How to Get Virtually Certified & Maximize Your eSpeakers Profile
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin CAPS Toronto VIRTUALLY from 6:30pm – 8:30pm EST to hear from Speaker Success Manager: Amber Shelby\n\n\nHow to Get Virtually Certified and Maximize Your eSpeakers Profile \nIt’s one thing to be a great speaker; it’s another to prove it to the people hiring. Are you making the most of your eSpeakers profile? There are new benefits to consider using. \nIn today’s competitive speaking landscape\, credibility is currency. Join Amber Shelby\, Speaker Success Manager at eSpeakers\, for an insider’s guide to boosting your visibility and turning virtual and technological presence into a powerful differentiator. \nIn this CAPS Toronto Virtual event\, you’ll discover: \n* How to optimize your eSpeakers profile (included with your CAPS membership!) to rise in search rankings and position yourself as a top pick;* Let’s find out the newest benefits of using your profile to its max potential.* Why the Certified Virtual Presenter badge works as a trust signal that can expand your reach and reassure potential clients you’re the real deal;* Common mistakes that cost speakers opportunities\, and quick wins you can implement immediately to stand out online. \nUpping your game is a great way to let planners know you’ve got the equipment\, environment\, and skill to deliver a great presentation\, no matter where you’re located. \nWhether you’re new to eSpeakers or have a profile that’s not delivering the goods\, this is your chance to get strategic and sharpen your edge; and prove that you’re the one planners have been looking for! \n  \nAbout Amber Shelby: \nAs a Speaker Success Manager\, Amber Shelby helps speakers amplify their impact and reach their full potential\, ensuring they are fully equipped to automate their businesses\, stand out in a competitive marketplace and be discovered by event organizers. With over 18 years of experience in the speaking industry\, Amber’s dedication to speaker success has driven ESpeakers client satisfaction to new heights. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/how-to-get-virtually-certified-maximize-your-espeakers-profile/
CATEGORIES:Toronto Chapter
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SUMMARY:Save the Date - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:CAPS Toronto hosts a virtual event on September 9. Speakers to be announced. More details and registration coming soon.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/save-the-date-virtual-event/
CATEGORIES:Toronto Chapter
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SUMMARY:CAPS Members Luncheon at Pigeon Club Cafe | Dîner a Pigeon Club Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Limited to 16 guests – join us for a warm\, in-person luncheon on Feb 13\, 11:30–1:00 PM at Pigeon Club Café. \n\n\nJoin us for an intimate luncheon gathering on Friday\, February 13\, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the lovely Pigeon Club Café\, located at 6321 Trans-Canada Hwy\, Pointe-Claire\, QC H9R 5A5. This will be a relaxed and welcoming space to connect\, share conversations\, build relationships\, and enjoy time together in community. Attendees are responsible for their own meals. \nPlaces limitées à 16 personnes. \nJoignez-vous à nous pour un dîner convivial en personne le Vendredi\,13 fevrier\, de 11h30 à 13h au charmant Pigeon Club Café\, situé au 6321 Trans-Canada Hwy\, Pointe-Claire\, QC H9R 5A5. Ce sera un moment détendu et chaleureux pour se connecter\, échanger\, créer des liens et profiter d’un moment en communauté. Les participants sont responsables de leur propre repas.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/caps-members-luncheon-at-pigeon-club-cafe-diner-a-pigeon-club-cafe-3/
LOCATION:Pigeon Club Cafe\, 6321 Trans-Canada Highway #bureau 148\, Pointe-Claire\, QC H9R 5A5\, Pointe-Claire\, H9R 5A5\, CA
CATEGORIES:Quebec Chapter
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Livelihood: Intellectual Property Law for Professional Speakers
DESCRIPTION:This month on CAPS Behind the Mic\, CAPS Member Norm Bowley and Marcus Gallie will take us through a high-level overview of intellectual property and related law\, then a drill-down into the major concerns of speakers in terms of protecting their copyright and trademarks\, and avoiding infringement on the property of others. We will conduct a tour d’horizon of the issues and provide practical insights both for protection and avoidance of infringing the rights of others. A high-level overview of intellectual property and related law\, then a drill-down into the major concerns of speakers in terms of protecting their copyright and trademarks\, and avoiding infringement on the rights of others. CAPS member Norm Bowley and former colleague IP specialist Marcus Gallie will conduct a tour d’horizon of the issues and provide practical insights both for protection and avoidance of infringing the rights of others. Q&A. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\nNorman Bowley \nNorm Bowley is a CAPS member who teaches primarily on professional excellence and communication. Norm practiced law in Ottawa from 1981 to 2018\, and before that was a teacher. Norm earned his JD (Cum Laude) from the University of Ottawa in 1979 and his Master of Laws from York University. Along the way he acquired his Trademark Agent designation\, as well as that of the Trust and Estate Professional. Norm does not profess to have the IP depth of Marcus\, but along his journey assisted in drafting some really interesting patents and litigated some pretty wild patent and copyright infringement cases\, including one which tangentially involved chasing cows through Saskatchewan mud.\n\n\n\nMarcus Gallie \nMarcus Gallie is an intellectual property lawyer practising in Ottawa. Called to the Bar in 1989\, he was also registered as a Patent Agent and as a Trademark Agent in 1992. He holds both an LLB and a Master of Law.  Prior to his legal career\, Marc obtained a B.Sc and an M.Sc. in the Environmental Science area. \nSince 2008\, he has been the Editor in Chief of the Canadian Patent Reporter\, roughly the legal equivalent of having your HoF and CSP. A member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the International Trademark Association\, he has also served on the Patent Agents Examination Board. He is considered one of the foremost IP lawyers in Canada and has extensively presented nationally and internationally. \nMarc was a Partner for over 20 years in one of Canada’s oldest Intellectual Property Practices until its acquisition by a publicly traded company in 2023.  He is now on gardening leave until he resumes practice in early spring.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/protecting-your-livelihood-intellectual-property-law-for-professional-speakers/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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SUMMARY:CAPS BC Members Only In Person Speakers Brunch
DESCRIPTION:This is a relaxed opportunity to connect face-to-face\, talk honestly about our speaking businesses\, share insights\, and hear real stories from others who are actively in the work. \nNo presentations. \nNo pressure. \nJust good conversation and meaningful connection. \nDetails:\nSaturday\, February 21\n9:00–11:00 AM\n@ Birdies – 3850 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, BC V5C 6N4 \nPlease Note: Brunch is not included — please order and pay for what you’d like. \nThis gathering is for members only and space is limited\, so please CONTACT ADERA HERE to confirm your spot. \nLooking forward to connecting in person. \nWarmly\,\nAdera
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/caps-bc-members-only-in-person-speakers-brunch/
LOCATION:Birdies\, 3850 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5C 6N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Chapter
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SUMMARY:February/Février 2026 Power Partners
DESCRIPTION:POWER PARTNERS: A high-impact mastermind where each person asks one key question and gets group feedback. \n\n\n*ENGLISH VERSION FOLLOWS \nLes événements de perfectionnement professionnels Power Partners sont une initiative de CAPS Québec et sont conçus spécifiquement pour aider nos membres professionnels à faire croître leurs entreprises. La formule Power Partners permet à nos membres professionnels de se réunir afin d’apprendre\, de partager et de croÎtre. \nParticulièrement riche pour : \n\nApprendre des autres;\nPartager nos expériences;\nFaire croître nos entreprises et notre section.\n\nCoût: $ GRATUIT pour les membres\n@: Restaurant Ben & Florentine  \n*Chacun règle son propre repas et boissons. \n« J’hésitais avec le titre de mon premier livre. J’ai pu profiter de précieux commentaires de la part de conférenciers d’expérience au cours d’une session POWER PARTNERS à ce sujet. Cinq ans plus tard\, la vente de ce livre m’a rapporté à elle seule plus de 75 000 $ » – Stéphane Simard \n— \nPOWER PARTNERS \nPOWER PARTNERS is like a mastermind session on steroids. In a format\, each participant will have a chance to ask one burning question and get feedback from the group. It could be about business development\, product marketing\, platform skills… you choose. Be ready to share\, learn and grow! Power Partners is a CAPS Montreal professional development initiative to grow their businesses. So mark your agendas for this dynamic\, round table session where we’ll Learn\, Share and Grow. \nCost: $ FREE for CAPS Members\nLocation: Restaurant Ben & Florentine (adjacent to Ruby Foos : Metro Namur) \n*Each individual covers their own meals and drinks \n“I was struggling with the title of my first book and it was during a POWER PARTNERS session that I got precious feedback from other experienced speakers. Five years later\, that one book alone brought me more than 75 000 $ in book sales alone.” – Stéphane Simard
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/february-fevrier-2026-power-partners/
LOCATION:7657 Bd Décarie\, 7657 Boulevard Décarie\, Montréal\, QC H4P 2H2\, Montréal\, H4P 2H2\, CA
CATEGORIES:Quebec Chapter
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