2008 Discrimination Prevention Forum
Making an Impact

AGENDA
Shaw Conference Centre (Edmonton)

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

8:30 a.m. 
Refreshments & Networking
(Lobby)

9:00 a.m. 
Panel: Mental Health – Proven Practices of Employers
Ottawa Citizen article
Facilitator: Barbara Hoff-Morin 
(Salon 11)
Moderator: Louise Borlé, Northern Director, Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission 
Panel Members:

• Donna Hardaker, Canadian Mental Health Association
• Marie Dancsok, Mental Health Commission of Canada
• Sylvana Leclerc, Canadian Pacific Railway 
• Albert Self, Veterans Affairs Canada

Mental Health Works Website
Related articles:

1. Accommodation Suggestions
2. Developing a Workplace Plan
3. Focus on Solutions Handout
4. Questions to ask before engaging
5. The Return to Work Discussion
6. When an employee has an addiction problem

10:30 a.m. 
Health Break & Networking
(Lobby)

11:00 a.m. 
Knowledge Café 
Facilitator: Barbara Hoff-Morin 

12:00 p.m. 
Buffet Lunch & Networking
(Salon 11)

1:00 p.m. 
Knowledge Café Wrap-up (videoconference)
Facilitator: Barbara Hoff-Morin 

2:00 p.m. 
Health Break & Networking
(Lobby)

2:30 p.m. 
Workshops:

1. The Business Case for Racial Diversity (Salon 15)
   Speaker: Dr. Marie Gervais
   Workshop outline and Presentation
2. The Diversity Advantage (Salon 16)
   Speaker: Alden Habacon
   Reading Material and Related Article

4:00 p.m. 
End of day