DSA: Event Calendar

Legal & Regulatory Virtual Seminar 2026

Join us for DSA Canada’s annual Legal & Regulatory Seminar, a must-attend virtual event for direct selling professionals navigating Canada’s evolving legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.

Date: February 26, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., EST

Location: Virtual event

Full Description

This year’s seminar brings together leading legal experts, policy advisors, and industry specialists to provide timely insights and practical guidance on key regulatory developments affecting direct selling businesses in Canada.

Event Agenda

Time	Session	Presenter
1:00 – 1:05 p.m.	Welcome	Peter Maddox, President, Direct Sellers Association of Canada
1:05 – 1:25 p.m.	Political & Policy Landscape	Charles Bernard, Lead Economist & Policy Advisor, Impact Public Affairs
1:25 – 1:45 p.m.	Product Regulation for Direct Sellers	Lewis Retik, Partner, Gowling WLG
1:45 – 2:05 p.m.	Amendments to Valuation for Duty Regulations	Dan Kiselbach, Partner, Miller Thomson LLP
2:05 – 2:25 p.m.	Contract, Tax and Customs Issues in Direct Selling	John Bassindale, Partner, Millar Kreklewetz LLP
2:25 – 2:45 p.m.	Consumer Protection Matters	Michael Weinberger, Lead Attorney, MLMCanada.com
2:45 – 2:55 p.m.	Round Table Discussion & Questions	All Speakers & Attendees
2:55 – 3:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks & Event Concludes	Peter Maddox, President, Direct Sellers Association of Canada

This seminar is an excellent opportunity for employees of DSA Canada member companies to stay informed on critical legal, tax, customs, and consumer protection issues, and to engage directly with experts during a live discussion.

Registration deadline: February 24, 2026