Q1 Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Meeting – Virtual

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs meeting open to the following members:

– Full Carrier
– Subsidiary Carrier
– Elite Members

Topic: 2027 Insurance Changes
Speaker: Tim Morrison, Director, Government Relations, Western Insurance Bureau of Canada

Topic: English Language Requirements and Visa Entry into the USA.
Speaker: Sean R MacLachlan, Partner, MLT Aikins LLP.

Topic: Cargo Theft
Speaker: Erika A Carrasco, Partner, MLT Aikins LLP

Agenda

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Speaker Bios

Tim Morrison, Director, Government Relations, Western, IBC
Born, raised, and educated in Thunder Bay, Tim moved to Edmonton in the late 1990s with eyes on building a future in Alberta – like so many other people in the province today. After working in the agriculture sector for a few years, he went back to school in Edmonton and eventually landed a job in Alberta Environment. From there, he’s had roles in government across Western Canada, including the BC government and Calgary Health Region.
In 2007, Tim was hired as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and for the next seven years, proudly served four different Ministers in six different departments. In 2014, he left government to become a full-time consultant for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and also worked part-time for 13 Ways, a consulting agency focused on rural community building. Tim joined IBC in 2017 as the Director of Government Relations for the Western region.

Sean MacLachlan Partner, Calgary, Commercial Litigation, MLT Aikins LLP
Sean MacLachlan practises in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and transportation law. With a proven track record in major mid-market transactions, he has led more than 50 transportation-specific deals ranging from $5 million to $190 million, supporting both buyers and sellers. He also regularly advises carriers on operational matters, having negotiated and drafted both domestic and cross-border agreements, including carrier/shipper, carrier/contractor, and carrier/broker contracts (among others). He has supported the development of numerous governance policies and regulatory matters.
In addition to his practice, Sean is a Director of the Transportation Connection Club, a not-for-profit social networking club for carriers and suppliers in the motor transportation industry in the greater Calgary area, and has authored numerous educational modules on contract law in the trucking industry for supply chain industry groups.
Placing practical legal solutions and open communication at the forefront, Sean emphasizes long-term client relationships. He helps businesses in the transportation industry build strong foundations, navigate complex transactions, and secure the resources necessary for growth.

Erika Carrasco Partner, Calgary, Commercial Litigation, MLT Aikins LLP
Erika is known for her strong advocacy skills in all aspects of corporate and commercial litigation, across all industries.
Erika’s experience in construction, energy, technology, transportation, and insurance brings with it in-depth knowledge and experience relating to a variety of specialized regulatory and statutory schemes impacting these industries.
With a deep understanding of how litigation risk can impact a business, she provides proactive advice to avoid exposure and future disputes while also delivering strong results for her clients in the courtroom. She has achieved success at all court levels in Alberta.
Erika’s clients include trucking, rail, and aviation (including drones and advanced air mobility) businesses for whom she provides advice and representation relating to freight disputes, safety and regulatory compliance, cargo loss claims, and insurance issues.