 The
Donald J. Johnston Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession
of Financial Planning in Canada recognizes a unique achievement or outstanding
service that advances the financial planning profession in Canada in terms
of the profession’s ability to serve Canadians seeking
qualified financial planning services and/or in terms of the respect and
recognition financial planning as a profession is afforded by regulators,
legislators, industry, other professions and/or in the marketplace.
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The annual recipient of the Donald J. Johnston Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession of Financial Planning in Canada will be honoured at the Annual FPSC Board of Directors Reception in June 2007. Award recipients will be announced in FPSC news releases, FPSC print and electronic communications and on the FPSC website. Each recipient receives a trophy engraved with the details of their distinction as an award recipient and have their name placed on an award plaque in the FPSC offices in Toronto. Also, a $10,000 donation will be made to the charity or charities of the recipient's choice. Other publicity opportunities will be directed by FPSC staff.
About the 2007 Award Recipient
"Al Rickard has worked tirelessly and passionately for the development and practical implementation of the highest standards of competence and ethics in the delivery of financial advice in Canada. His legendary political acumen and knowledge of the regulatory landscape has been a tremendous asset to the cause of professionalism in financial planning for many years."
"Al is a tireless participant on committees devoted to industry standards. ...he was instrumental in developing an industry position that strongly supports a financial planning regulatory model whereby those holding out as "financial planners" would have to first demonstrate proficiency through the attainment of an accreditation such as the CFP."
"Al's grasp of the industry issues and his commitment for the betterment of the service offered to the public is unparalleled in Canada."
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More about Alastair Rickard
 Alastair Rickard, a financial services veteran with more than 30 years in the industry and currently AVP, Government & Industry Relations for Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, has held various roles with Clarica, now Sun Life, that included directing the operations of a national network of regional offices staffed by salaried financial planners and extensive involvement with distribution and regulatory matters. Additionally, he has served on various financial services industry task forces and regulatory committees for over 20 years. He has been Chair of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association's Committee on Distribution and Intermediaries since 1992, and was a founding member of the Joint Industry Group, a multi-stakeholder alliance of financial services associations. He has also served on the federal government's Canadian Advisory Committee on Personal Financial Planning relating to the work of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Rickard was invited to join the Board of FPSC in 2002, served as its Vice Chair in 2003, Chair in 2004 and Past Chair in 2005.
In 1978, Mr. Rickard founded The Canadian Journal of Life Insurance and Financial Services. In addition to editing the journal, he has written articles for various newspapers and magazines in Canada including The Globe and Mail and The Financial Post, was a columnist for Canadian Underwriter and for Insurance Digest and has contributed articles to U.S. magazines such as Best's Review.
Rickard speaks regularly to many audiences across Canada and the U.S. about a
variety of industry matters, especially agency distribution, financial planning and related regulatory issues.
Read the Media Release.
About the 2007 Charitable Recipient
 Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Vision is a multi-lingual, charitable organization whose mission is to demonstrate excellence in the provision of shelter, education and outreach services to abused women and their children; of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion and/or cultural belief. In collaboration with the community, WCSWR empowers women to move beyond violence. Services provided include residences for women and their children, 24/7 crisis line, and outreach services including education and occupational training. To learn more about their services, to volunteer or donate visit www.wcswr.org.
Read the FPSC Media Release.
Read the article published in The Record, the daily newspaper of the Kitchener/Waterloo area.
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