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Annette Dhanasar, CHRP, CHRL

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Excellence Awardee: Canadian HR Leader Of The Year

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Excellence Awardee: Canadian HR Leader Of The Year

Annette Dhanasar, CHRP, CHRL

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Annette Dhanasar, CHRP, CHRL joined Hansen’s Group of Companies (HGC) as the Group Director – Human Resources in April 2021. Her experience in human resources spans over two decades in federal, provincial, and state jurisdictions across Canada and USA. Annette oversees the corporate human resources division to deliver strategic objectives, improve operational efficiencies, and manage sustainable and compliant HR practices and programs. She leads the transformation of the national leadership team. Her expertise in human rights programs, employment law, health & safety, privacy, organizational development, and regulatory relations is extremely valuable. Externally, she has contributed real-time industry insights to the HRPA Regulatory – Exam Validation Committee (EVC) since 2017. She has been an advisory member to the HR Connections – Strategies for the Canadian Workplace program at Access Employment since 2010, providing guidance and advocating as an employer for program funding. As a culture champion, she builds community relationships and engages in speaking engagements with organizations and institutions in Canada. In 2022, Annette debuted her children’s chapter book, Upward Ever – Chelsea’s Way to Freedom, on Amazon, highlighting issues such as mental health, self-esteem, and disability, and supplemented with a variety of activities designed to foster dialogue and engagement among parents and teachers.

The Lakes College Culinary Club (TLCCC) started with a team of 12 students and has now expanded to over 30 members, showcasing its continued success through participation in college events and even catering for local community organisations. This program not only imparts valuable culinary skills but also teaches the significance of community service, fosters practical abilities and cultivates a professional work ethic. Spanning ages 11 to 18, the Culinary Club challenges students to create elaborate six-course degustation dinners and manage large-scale catering for college gatherings. Chloe, a Year 7 student, praises the program for imparting essential life skills in an enjoyable way among friends. Likewise, Emily values the connections she forms despite the program’s demanding pace. Under the guidance of Chef Joel, TLCCC contributes to the college’s ethos and the students’ personal growth. The program’s commitment to local ingredients and culinary adventures is evident as it expands to include barista training and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. The program seamlessly merges science, art and food technology, promoting discipline and shared responsibility. TLCCC embodies a commitment to service, community engagement and student leadership, cementing its unique character and contribution to The Lakes College.

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Chris is passionate about investing and employs a broad range of asset classes and sophisticated strategies, including alternatives. He acts as a personal CFO for his clients, helping grow their wealth and protect their legacy through tailored portfolio management. His expertise includes retirement and estate planning, risk management, insurance planning, and tax-advantaged investments. He is also an authority on situational tax planning strategies such as 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and qualified opportunity zones. A philanthropist, Chris founded the LIFT Foundation in 2013 and serves as its Executive Director. The non-profit supports families and children in high-risk situations and was recognized by Invest-In-Others as a Grant for Change recipient in 2022.

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