CANS 161st Annual General Meeting
Presented by Aon

September 22-24, 2023

Rodd Brudenell River Resort in Prince Edward Island

You’re Invited to CANS AGM!

Held every autumn in a different location throughout the Maritimes, the CANS Annual General Meeting is a weekend-long event that hosts up to 200 key industry professionals, including owners, managers, employees and clients. The weekend includes a golf tournament, an activity highlighting the local community, nightly entertainment, keynote speakers, awards presentations, and the AGM business meeting.

AGM Ticket Options
  • Full Program with Activity – $579.00
    • choose between the golf tournament or local activity program
  • Full Program without Activity – $479.00
  • One-Day Program (Friday) – $379.00
  • One-Day Program (Saturday) – $479.00
    • choose between the golf tournament or local activity program
  • Children’s Program – $390.00
    • includes morning/afternoon activities and meals for Friday and Saturday
Cancellation Policy

AGM registration cancellations must be made before Friday, August 25 to be eligible for a 75% refund, and before Friday, September 8 to be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after Friday, September 8, 2023.

Saturday Theme Night

Did somebody say theme night?! We’re travelling back to the 80s for a radical party (dinner and dance) on Saturday evening. Don’t forget to wear your favourite throwback outfit! We’ll be voting throughout the night for our best-dressed individual, couple, and company!

Event Details

Weekend Agenda

Friday, September 22, 2023

  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Delegate Check-in, Hotel Lobby
  • 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM   Children’s Program, Roseneath Room
  • 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM   Keynote Luncheon with Terry Kelly, Brudenell/Dundarave Rooms
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM   AGM Business Session, Georgetown/Montague Rooms
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM   Networking Break, Hotel Lobby
  • 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM   Free Afternoon
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM   Delegate check-in, Hotel Lobby
  • 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM   Children’s Program, Roseneath Room
  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM   Pre-Reception, Club 19
  • 7:00 PM – Onward   Awards Dinner & Entertainment by Comedian Patrick Ledwell

Saturday, September 23, 2023

  • 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM   Breakfast Buffet, Brudenell & Dundarave Rooms
  • 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM   Delegate check-in, Hotel Lobby
  • 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM   Children’s Program, Roseneath Room
  • 8:30 AM   Golf Tournament Registration (shotgun at 9:00 AM), Dundarave Golf Course
  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM   Local Activity Program (see below for details)
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM   VIP Reception (by invite only), Georgetown/Montague Rooms
  • 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM   Children’s Program, Roseneath Room
  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM   Pre-Reception, Hallway Brudenell/Dundarave Rooms
  • 7:00 PM – Onward   Dinner & Dance with Vintage 4.0 Band

Sunday, September 24, 2023

  • 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM   Breakfast Buffet, Brudenell & Dundarave Rooms

Local Activity Program

Not keen on golf? Explore the beauty of Brudenell and its surrounding area on Saturday morning and afternoon with our local activity program. Choose from one of TWO options!

Paddle Three Rivers by Kayak

This tour is a great way to take in some cultural history along with an energizing paddle. This relaxed, sheltered trip takes you out past Brudenell Island towards Brudenell Point and the village of Georgetown, where the Brudenell, Montague and Cardigan Rivers meet. Double and single kayaks are available. Duration: 2.5 hours. Lunch to follow.

*Some restrictions apply. Maximum weight of 300lb. Minimum age requirement of 13 years old (accompanied by a guardian). Please contact CANS if you have an adolescent interested in attending this program.

Guided Painting Class

Take time out to be creative and paint a lively “Sunflower: Bold and Bright” with experienced artist/instructor Julia Purcell. All materials are included. Step-by-step instructions will be provided. Let’s have fun together with paint and canvas! Duration: 2 hours. Lunch to follow.

Accommodations / Room Block Details

CANS 161st AGM is taking place at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort in PEI. CANS has arranged a special rate for those travelling to PEI for CANS AGM.

Rates start at $156 for a Standard Room.

BOOK YOUR ROOM: Call the hotel reservations department at 1-800-565-RODD (7633) and indicate you’re attending the CANS AGM on September 22-24, 2023 at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort. You can also book online using the following link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/85520?groupID=3754181

*Note: You will be required to provide a credit card number upon booking. Reservations should be made by August 22, 2023.

Amenities & Hotel Info:
  • Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm and hotel checkout time is 11:00 am.
  • Pet-friendly (Pets stay free!)
  • Complimentary parking
  • Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna
Children’s Program

CANS AGM has fun for the whole family! If you’re travelling with your kids, register your young ones for children’s program, which includes over 18 hours of fun activities and supervision on Friday and Saturday. Kids in our program will enjoy games, crafts, meals and snacks with a new set of activities each day.

*Some restrictions apply. This program is intended for children aged 5 to 12 years old. (Please note that children aged 4 years and under must be accompanied by a guardian).

THEME: Under the Sea

Children’s Program Agenda —

Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

  • Meal: Make your own waffles and fruit kabobs station
  • Play a few name games to get to know each other!
  • ‘Under the Sea’ treasure hunt outside
  • Create an ocean in a bottle (take-home craft)
  • Board games, card games and drawing stations

Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.

  • Meal: Make your own nachos and tacos station
  • Snack: Brownie cup sundaes
  • Make ocean slime (take-home craft)
  • Mind trick games, card games and board games

Saturday, 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

  • Meal: Mac & Cheese with veggies
  • Snack: Build your own cake pops dessert station
  • Salt dough starfish (take-home craft)
  • Outdoor treasure hunt
  • Craft ocean jewelry and make sponge art

Saturday, 5 – 9:30 p.m.

  • Meal: BBQ burgers, hot dogs and veggies
  • Snack: Popcorn station
  • Snack: Decorate your own ocean-themed cookies
  • Game night (Outdoor games or board games inside)
  • Children’s movie night

Questions?

For Event Info, Contact:
Britney MacNeil
Events Lead
Tel: 902.468.2267 ext. 704
Cell: 902.499.2939
bmacneil@cans.ns.ca

For Sponsorship Info, Contact:
Michelle Fievet
Sponsorship Lead
Tel: 902.468.2267 ext. 718
Cell: 902-818-6530
mfievet@cans.ns.ca