Ted Rogers Leadership Centre

Business Ethics Speakers' Series

Upcoming Events

"Honouring the Poker Code of Ethics Is Harder than You Think"

Tues., March 19, 2013

12pm-1:30pm

Room: TRS 3-119

Speaker: Dominic Martin, Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Toronto

"Capitalism & Justice: Are they Compatible?"

Speaker: John Isbister, (Interim Provost and Vice President Academic, Ryerson University, and author of Capitalism and Justice: Envisioning Social and Economic Fairness)

(CANCELLED)

"Ethics: A view from the inside of a global company"

Wed., April 3, 2013

9am-10:30am

Room: TRS 3-109

Speaker: Christa Wessel, Chief Human Resources and Legal Officer, McCain Foods Limited

For more information, contact:
Chris MacDonald, Ph.D.
Ted Rogers School of Management
chris.macdonald@ryerson.ca
416-979-5000 x6903

Past Events

"Should business dictate the business of rule change in sport?"

Fri., Sept 28, 2012

Speaker: Daniel Weinstock

In this inaugural talk in the 2012 Business Ethics Speakers' Series, McGill University philosopher Daniel Weinstock will examine the ethical dimensions of rule change in the world of professional sport.

The presentation will take place Friday, September 28, 2012, from 12:00 to 1:15 pm, at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, located at 55 Dundas West, in room TRS 3-119.

"Corporate Social Responsibility and institutional theory: new perspectives on private governance"

Fri., Oct 19, 2012

Speaker: Dirk Matten (in collaboration with the Ryerson CSR Institute)

As part of the 2012 Business Ethics Speakers' Series at the Ted Rogers School of Management, and in collaboration with the Ryerson CSR Institute, we are pleased to announce that Professor Dirk Matten, Hewlett-Packard Chair in Corporate Social Responsibility at the Schulich School of Buisness will be at Ryerson on October 19 to speak on the relevance of institutional theory to Corporate Social Responsibility.

The presentation will take place Friday, October 19, 2012, from 12:00 to 1:15 pm, at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, located at 55 Dundas West, in room TRS 3-099.

There is no cost, but please register if you plan to attend, as space is limited. Also, a light lunch will be served and accurate numbers will help with planning.

"Ethical and Legal Aspects of Workplace Social Media"

Tues., Nov 6, 2012

As part of the 2012 Business Ethics Speakers' Series at the Ted Rogers School of Management, and in collaboration with the Ethics Practitioners' Association of Canada, we are pleased to announce a panel discussion on the challenges posed by the use of social media in the workplace.

Our 3 panelists are:

• Mark Crestohl, AVP, Global HR Regulatory Policies at TD Bank
• Dan Michaluk, Partner, Hicks Morley
• Avner Levin, Director, Privacy and Cyber Crime Institute, Ted Rogers School of Management

The panel will take place Tuesday, November 6, 2012, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, located at 55 Dundas West. Room TBA.

There is no cost, but please register if you plan to attend, as space is limited. Also, a continental breakfast will be served and accurate numbers will help with planning.

"The Ethics of Risk Management: A Post-Crisis Perspective"

Fri., Nov 9, 2012

Speaker: John Boatright

As part of the 2012 Business Ethics Speakers' Series, professor John Boatright* (Loyola University) will examine the ethics of risk management, with a special focus on the relevance of the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

The presentation will take place Friday, November 9, 2012, from 12:00 to 1:15 pm, at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, located at 55 Dundas West, in room TRS 3-129.

There is no cost, but please register if you plan to attend, as space is limited. Also, a light lunch will be served and accurate numbers will help with planning.

*John Boatright is the author of both Ethics in Finance (2007) and Finance Ethics: Critical Issues in Theory and Practice (2010)

"Accountability in Public Institutions: the Role of Ombudsman in Local Government"

Tues., January 22, 2013

Speaker: Fiona Crean, Ombudsman, City of Toronto

As part of the 2013 Business Ethics Speakers Series, Fiona Crean -- Ombudsman for the City of Toronto -- will speak at the Ted Rogers School of Management on mechanisms of accountability for public institutions.

The presentation will take place Tuesday, January 22, 2013, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, located at 55 Dundas West, in room TRS 1-129.

Following Ms Crean's presentation, please join us for a wine and cheese reception.

This event is offered in collaboration with the Ryerson Commerce and Government Association.

There is no cost, but please register if you plan to attend, as space is limited.

"Insider Trading: Does it Really Pay?"

Thurs., January 31, 2013

Speaker: Georges Dessaulles, Chairman of the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy

As part of the 2013 Business Ethics Speakers Series, Georges Dessaulles -- Chairman of the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy, and former Compliance Director, RBC Banking -- will speak at the Ted Rogers School of Management on ethical and legal perspectives on insider trading.

The presentation will take place Thursday, January 31, 2013, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm, at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, located at 55 Dundas West, in room TRS 1-109.

A light lunch will be provided starting at noon, and Mr. Dessaulles's presentation will begin at 12:10 sharp.

This event is offered in collaboration with Ryerson's Capital Markets Group.

"Board Diversity: Where are the Women on Canada’s Corporate Boards"

Mon., February 11, 2013

Speakers:

• Eileen Mercier, Chair, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
• Patrice Merrin, Chairman of the Board, CML Healthcare
• Janet McFarland, Business Reporter, Globe and Mail
  

As part of the 2013 Business Ethics Speakers Series, we are pleased to announce a panel discussion on board diversity focused especially on the relative lack of women on Canada's corporate boards.

The discussion will take place Monday, February 11, 2013, from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m., at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, located at 55 Dundas West, in 3-129.

A light breakfast will be provided starting at 7:45, and the panel discussion will begin at 8:00 sharp.

"Executive Compensation in Canada"

Thurs., March 7, 2013

Speaker: Matt Fullbrook, Manager, Clarkson Centre for Business Ethics and Board Effectiveness (Rotman School of Management)

Matt Fullbrook will discuss the latest research from the Clarkson Centre for Board Effectiveness, which shows that S&P/TSX 60 boards have successfully aligned CEO pay with share performance over the past 8 years.

A light breakfast will be served. Admission is free, but if you plan to attend please register so that we can have accurate numbers for food.