Conference lunch
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 / 11:45 AM to 14:00 PMDiscover our next event at the UOF on October 25th! Marc Y. Tassé , a forensic accounting expert, will address the topic of fraud and corruption in Canada . Don't miss it!
UOF
9 Lower Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M5E 0C3
Explore the fascinating intricacies of the Canadian economy at our unique luncheon conference, "Fraud, Corruption, and Cybersecurity: Canadian Challenges." Let's delve into the complexities of economic impact, uncovering the profound consequences of fraud and corruption on our country. Powerful stories will illuminate the financial stakes, while we examine the dangers of the internet, from identity theft to banking risks. This in-depth discussion will broaden your understanding of the threats to our national financial stability, while offering insightful perspectives on the innovative solutions needed to safeguard our economy. Join us for a luncheon where vigilance meets reflection, shaping a more resilient Canadian economic future.
Date: October 25, 2023, 11:45am – 2pm
Format: Conference lunch
Subject: Fraud, Corruption and Cybersecurity: Canadian Challenges
Intervenants:
– Marc Y. Tassé , MBA , CPA auditor, CA
– Frédéric Grelot, co-founder of Glimps
Moderator:
– Marjorie April, host, director and economic columnist
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Biographies
Marc Y. Tassé
MBA, CPA auditor, CA
A renowned expert in the field of forensic accounting with many years of experience With experience in the fight against corruption, Mr. Tassé is involved in various large-scale national and international projects, primarily at the national level prevention and detection of collusion and corruption schemes. It possesses a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework governing management contractual relationships with public bodies and various issues related to corruption and to public policies to combat it. As an academic expert at at the ISO 37001 standard level, it is a member of the Canadian committee MC/ISO/TC 309 on governance for the Standards Council of Canada.
A seasoned university professor and recipient of prestigious awards, Mr. Tassé is senior executive at Canadian Centre of Excellence Against Corruption and presides since its creation the Board of Directors of Canadian Certification Bureauin integrity. He also acted as an independent expert speaker for the Secretariat of the Treasury Board of Quebec to present the ISO 37001 standard to the representatives of the participating organizations pilot project aimed at implementation of this standard within various public entities (Hydro-Québec, Ministry of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification, Ministry of Family, Quebec Shared Services Centre, and City of Quebec).
Mr. Tassé holds the designation of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA auditor, CA) (Canada), Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) (USA), Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) (USA), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) (USA), Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) (USA), and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa.
Marjorie April
Presenter, director and economic columnist
Marjorie April presents and produces an economics segment on 16 Radio-Canada morning shows across the country. From 2015 to 2021, she hosted and produced the show * Y a pas deux matins pareils * on ICI Radio-Canada Première in Toronto. Marjorie began her career in 2006 at Radio-Canada Montreal. Assigned to the newsroom as a reporter, and later primarily to the program * L'heure des comptes* on ICI Radio-Canada Première's national network, she developed a specialty in economics. In addition to hearing her on the radio, you may have seen her on Radio-Canada television and on ICI RDI.
Over the years, she has hosted numerous local, national, and international events related to the economy and business. Her work as a journalist, host, and producer at Radio-Canada has allowed her to work in several cities across the country, including Calgary, Edmonton, Quebec City, Montreal, and Toronto, where she has resided since 2009.
Frédéric Grelot
Co-founder of Glimps
Frédéric Grelot is a graduate engineer from École Polytechnique in France, with a diverse career in embedded systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI). He began his career as an engineer at CNES, working on chips for the space environment. Later, he joined the cybersecurity teams of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, specializing in reverse engineering of computer systems. In 2016, he initiated AI work within the DGA (French Directorate General of Armaments) and co-founded GLIMPS in 2019, a company focused on code analysis and malware detection using AI. In August 2023, he established GLIMPS' first international office in Canada, where he serves as president. Beyond his technical expertise, Frédéric is committed to environmental issues and shares his experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and AI at universities and entrepreneurial forums.