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When necessary to mail an issue in an enclosure, we use an environmentally-friendly, 100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap. world where resistance to foreign workers and protectionism are on the rise, it’s important that CERC and other business organiza- tions continue to promote these benefits. Over the past year, CERC has been working closely with the Canadian government in providing recommendations to improve the mobility of professionals and business travellers under NAFTA. At the time of writing, the outcomes of the negotiations remain completely up in the air. Even the most optimistic people I have come to know involved in the negotiations are at a loss, and with the best intentions in the world the discussions have been derailed by other ‘disruptive’ factors. As the CERC family gathers once again for our national confer- ence, I would like to extend a thank you to those members who have served on the CERC Board and have now completed their terms as directors. Tricia Cochran has served on the board since 2011, most recently as past board chair. Tricia epitomizes the spirit of volunteerism with her ‘can do’ attitude and passion. Also completing their board terms at this time are Stephen Green, Rob Stone and Dan Lawrence. Each has made a significant and lasting contribution to CERC’s journey. Fred Haladay will complete his term as chair of the CERC Board in September and will now assume the role of past chair. Fred has been a tour de force over the past year, helping the board steer through a strategic planning exercise at a critical juncture in the organization’s history. I am very much looking forward to working with Troy Pariag of IBM Canada, who takes over the reins as board chair in September. To all our members who have contributed time, energy and passion over the past year, thank you. The accomplishments of CERC would not be possible without your support. Best wishes for a great conference! Sincerely, Stephen Cryne President & CEO, CERC canadiennes et enrichit notre société. Dans un monde où le protectionnisme et la résistance à l’étranger sont en hausse, le CERC et les autres organisations professionnelles doivent continuer de promouvoir ces avantages. Au cours de la dernière année, le CERC a travaillé en étroite collaboration avec le gouvernement canadien pour formuler des recommandations visant à améliorer la mobilité des professionnels et des voyageurs d’affaires dans l’ALENA. Au moment de mettre sous presse, on ne sait pas encore à quoi aboutiront les négociations. Même les personnes les plus versées dans ces pourparlers y perdent leur latin, ceux-ci ayant été ébranlés par des facteurs « perturbateurs ». J’aimerais profiter du fait que la famille du CERC se réunit à nouveau en congrès pour remercier les membres du conseil d’administration dont le mandat arrive à sa fin. Tricia Cochran est membre du CA depuis 2011, derniè- rement à titre de présidente sortante. Elle est l’incarnation même du bénévolat, avec son attitude positive et sa passion. Stephen Green, Rob Stone et Dan Lawrence terminent aussi leur mandat; ils ont tous apporté beaucoup à l’aventure du CERC. Fred Haladay terminera son mandat à la présidence du CA administration en septembre, après quoi il occupera le poste de président sortant. Dans la dernière année, Fred a accompli un tour de force en nous guidant à travers un exercice de planification stratégique à un moment critique de l’histoire de notre organisme. Je suis impatient de travailler avec Troy Pariag d’IBM Canada, qui lui succédera. À tous nos membres qui nous ont donné temps, énergie et passion dans la dernière année, merci. Les réalisations du CERC ne seraient pas possibles sans votre soutien. À toutes et à tous, bon congrès ! Cordialement, Stephen Cryne Président et chef de la direction, CERC MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 12 PERSPECTIVES Fall 2018