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• CFG Experts Panel – Pitching and the Art of Follow Up (with Robyn Roste)

  • When
    18 Nov 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  7 PM ET on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

  Zoom Workshop

  You won’t get work if you don’t pitch — but even the best pitch can fall flat without the right follow-up.

  Back by popular demand, Robyn Roste returns with one of her most sought-after workshops, diving deep into how to pitch effectively — and just as importantly, how to follow up with confidence (and tact).

  Robyn will kick things off with a focused presentation on strategies that get results, then open the floor for group workshopping and real-world Q&A. Bring your burning questions — from “I can’t seem to get a hold of this editor, they never answer!” to “How many times is too many when it comes to following up?” — and get practical, actionable advice you can use right away.

  ⚠️ Note: This session may not be recorded, so make sure to join us live!

  
  

  Best regards,

  The CFG Events Team

  
  

  NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

  
  

  

  
  

  Yes, We Have Recordings
  

  
  

  Members can find recordings of our earlier Professional Development sessions covering a wide range of relevant subjects in the Members-Only Video Archive.

  Non members can find recordings in our Online Store.

  
  

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  We invite you to join the CFG. Full membership includes full access to the Job Bank, a free LinkedIn Learning account, and costs just $150 per year.

  
  

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  Looking for work?

  
  

  We invite you to sign up for our Job Bank. The cost is $100 per year. This is an associate membership with access only to the Job Bank, and does not include other CFG Professional Member rights or benefits, such as voting or holding office, nor the free LinkedIn Learning account (which is actually worth more than the full CFG Membership.) Full membership costs $150 per year.

  
  

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• Freelance Friday - The Story Board's 15th Anniversary

  • When
    21 Nov 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Friday, November 21, at 4 pm ET

  Fifteen years, hundreds of stories, and countless conversations later — The Story Board is still at the heart of Canada’s freelance community. Join us for a very special Freelance Friday as we celebrate The Storyboard’s 15th anniversary!

  We’re inviting the publication’s original editors, founders, and long-time contributors (here's looking at you ) to look back on how it all began, the moments that defined it, and the freelancers who helped it grow. Plus, we’ll be unveiling The Story Board’s brand-new website — a fresh home for the next chapter of stories, resources, and voices that keep our community thriving.

  Whether you’ve been reading since day one or you’re just discovering The Story Board, come raise a virtual glass with us for a relaxed, nostalgic, and heartwarming look at 15 years of freelance storytelling.

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• CFG Experts Panel – 3 Years After the ChatGPT - Friend or Foe?

  • When
    25 Nov 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  7 PM ET on Tuesday, October 25, 2025

  Zoom Webinar
  

  Three years ago, OpenAI launched it's first public version of ChatGPT. A linguistic savant that hallucinates, makes up 'facts', has no sense of humour or moral code, but has gutted the job market for human interns and entry level positions involving writing, editing, and coding.

  It's also become frighteningly efficient at generating images and videos and sound, including replicating human voices.

  It's been a tumultuous three years, with some individuals and organizations embracing these new AI technologies while others are taking the opposite tack and rejecting them outright.

  Is AI a friend or a foe?

  
  

  Best regards,

  The CFG Events Team

  
  

  NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

  
  

  

  
  

  Yes, We Have Recordings
  

  
  

  Members can find recordings of our earlier Professional Development sessions covering a wide range of relevant subjects in the Members-Only Video Archive.

  Non members can find recordings in our Online Store.

  
  

  Not a Member Yet?

  
  

  
  

  We invite you to join the CFG. Full membership includes full access to the Job Bank, a free LinkedIn Learning account, and costs just $150 per year.

  
  

  Join the CFG
  

  
  

  
  

  Looking for work?

  
  

  We invite you to sign up for our Job Bank. The cost is $100 per year. This is an associate membership with access only to the Job Bank, and does not include other CFG Professional Member rights or benefits, such as voting or holding office, nor the free LinkedIn Learning account (which is actually worth more than the full CFG Membership.) Full membership costs $150 per year.

  
  

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• Freelance Friday - The 2025 Book Fair

  • When
    28 Nov 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  Friday, November 28th, 2025, 4pm ET

  This week, Freelance Friday’s going literary! ✨

  We’re hosting a virtual book fair, and we’re inviting any CFG authors who’d like to showcase their work to book a 15-minute slot in one of our breakout rooms. It’s a great chance to share your stories, talk about your writing process, or just let fellow members know what you’ve been creating.

  Not an author? You’re just as welcome! Drop by to listen in, chat with others in the main room, and enjoy our usual mix of freelancing talk, creative tangents, and friendly conversation.

  Grab your favourite drink, bring your curiosity (and maybe your pets), and join us for a Freelance Friday full of inspiration and community.

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• CFG Experts Panel: Tax and Year-End Prep for Freelancers

  • When
    4 Dec 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  7 PM ET on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025

  Zoom Webinar
  

  As the year winds down, so does your chance to get your freelance finances in order — and we’re here to make that a whole lot easier.

  In this CFG Experts Panel, we’ll walk through the essentials of year-end prep for freelancers: organizing expenses, understanding deductions, setting aside for taxes, and making sure your records are ready for whatever the CRA throws your way. Our panelists — experienced freelancers and financial pros — will share how they manage it all without losing their minds (or their receipts).

  Whether you’re prepping for your first freelance tax season or you’ve been at it for years, this session will leave you feeling organized, informed, and maybe even a little smug about being ahead of the game.

  
  

  Best regards,

  The CFG Events Team

  
  

  NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

  
  

  

  
  

  Yes, We Have Recordings
  

  
  

  Members can find recordings of our earlier Professional Development sessions covering a wide range of relevant subjects in the Members-Only Video Archive.

  Non members can find recordings in our Online Store.

  
  

  Not a Member Yet?

  
  

  
  

  We invite you to join the CFG. Full membership includes full access to the Job Bank, a free LinkedIn Learning account, and costs just $150 per year.

  
  

  Join the CFG
  

  
  

  
  

  Looking for work?

  
  

  We invite you to sign up for our Job Bank. The cost is $100 per year. This is an associate membership with access only to the Job Bank, and does not include other CFG Professional Member rights or benefits, such as voting or holding office, nor the free LinkedIn Learning account (which is actually worth more than the full CFG Membership.) Full membership costs $150 per year.

  
  

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• Freelance Friday - Holiday Wrap

  • When
    12 Dec 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  Friday, December 12th, 2025, 4pm ET

  It’s our final Freelance Friday of the year — time to close the laptop, grab something festive to sip, and celebrate making it through another whirl of deadlines, clients, and creative chaos

  Join your fellow freelancers for a relaxed hour of conversation, laughter, and a little holiday spirit (ugly sweaters and pet cameos strongly encouraged). Whether you’re reflecting on the year that was or already plotting next year’s big moves, come hang out, unwind, and wrap up 2025 the CFG way — together.

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• CFG Board of Directors 2026 Winter Meeting

  • When
    12 Jan 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  All CFG members in good standing are invited to attend the Winter 2026  Board of Directors meeting on Monday,  January 12, 2026, at 7 pm ET.

  Registration is mandatory if you wish to attend.

  NOTE: Registration closes at NOON  ET on the day of the meeting.
  

  On behalf of the Board,

  George Butters

  President

  Canadian Freelance Guild

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• CFG Experts Panel - The Social Media Landscape - Looking Forward to 2026

  • When
    15 Jan 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
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  7 PM ET on THURSDAY, January 15, 2026

  Zoom Webinar
  

  Social media never sits still — and neither do the freelancers who depend on it. As algorithms shift, platforms rise (and fall), and audiences change how they engage, staying ahead of the curve can feel like a full-time job.

  Join our panel of CFG experts — all working professionals who live and breathe this stuff — as they share insights on where social media is headed in 2026. We’ll explore what’s working now, what’s fading fast, and what new trends might reshape how freelancers market themselves, connect with clients, and build communities online.

  Whether you manage client accounts or just want to keep your own socials sharp, this session will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to scroll into the new year with confidence.

  
  

  Best regards,

  The CFG Events Team

  
  

  NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

  
  

  

  
  

  Yes, We Have Recordings
  

  
  

  Members can find recordings of our earlier Professional Development sessions covering a wide range of relevant subjects in the Members-Only Video Archive.

  Non members can find recordings in our Online Store.

  
  

  Not a Member Yet?

  
  

  
  

  We invite you to join the CFG. Full membership includes full access to the Job Bank, a free LinkedIn Learning account, and costs just $150 per year.

  
  

  Join the CFG
  

  
  

  
  

  Looking for work?

  
  

  We invite you to sign up for our Job Bank. The cost is $100 per year. This is an associate membership with access only to the Job Bank, and does not include other CFG Professional Member rights or benefits, such as voting or holding office, nor the free LinkedIn Learning account (which is actually worth more than the full CFG Membership.) Full membership costs $150 per year.

  
  

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• CFG Experts Panel - Investment, Retirement, and Wealth Building - Financial Planning for Freelancers

  • When
    27 Jan 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
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  7 PM ET on TUESDAY, January 27, 2026

  Zoom Webinar
  

  Freelancers wear a lot of hats — but “financial planner” doesn’t have to be the most intimidating one. Whether you’re just starting out or already juggling multiple income streams, it’s never too early (or too late) to build a smart, sustainable financial future.

  Join our CFG experts as they dive into the freelancer’s guide to money management: investing, retirement planning, and long-term wealth building tailored for independent professionals. We’ll talk practical strategies, tools, and habits that help you take control of your finances — no jargon, no judgment.

  If you’ve ever wondered how to make your money work for you (even when your income isn’t always predictable), this panel is the perfect place to start.

  
  

  Best regards,

  The CFG Events Team

  
  

  NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

  
  

  

  
  

  Yes, We Have Recordings
  

  
  

  Members can find recordings of our earlier Professional Development sessions covering a wide range of relevant subjects in the Members-Only Video Archive.

  Non members can find recordings in our Online Store.

  
  

  Not a Member Yet?

  
  

  
  

  We invite you to join the CFG. Full membership includes full access to the Job Bank, a free LinkedIn Learning account, and costs just $150 per year.

  
  

  Join the CFG
  

  
  

  
  

  Looking for work?

  
  

  We invite you to sign up for our Job Bank. The cost is $100 per year. This is an associate membership with access only to the Job Bank, and does not include other CFG Professional Member rights or benefits, such as voting or holding office, nor the free LinkedIn Learning account (which is actually worth more than the full CFG Membership.) Full membership costs $150 per year.

  
  

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• CFG Experts Panel: Attracting Clients through Content - Inbound Marketing for Freelancers

  • When
    10 Feb 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  7 PM ET on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026

  Zoom Webinar
  

  Great clients don’t just appear out of thin air — but with the right content, they can find you. From blogs and newsletters to social posts and portfolios, inbound marketing helps freelancers build trust, show expertise, and draw in the kinds of clients who truly value what you do.

  In this CFG Experts Panel, we’ll talk about what works (and what doesn’t) when creating content that converts. Our panelists will share how they’ve built visibility, credibility, and steady leads through authentic, strategic storytelling — and how you can do the same.

  Whether you’re tired of chasing work or just looking to sharpen your self-marketing game, this session will help you turn your content into a client magnet.

  
  

  Best regards,

  The CFG Events Team

  
  

  NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

  
  

  

  
  

  Yes, We Have Recordings
  

  
  

  Members can find recordings of our earlier Professional Development sessions covering a wide range of relevant subjects in the Members-Only Video Archive.

  Non members can find recordings in our Online Store.

  
  

  Not a Member Yet?

  
  

  
  

  We invite you to join the CFG. Full membership includes full access to the Job Bank, a free LinkedIn Learning account, and costs just $150 per year.

  
  

  Join the CFG
  

  
  

  
  

  Looking for work?

  
  

  We invite you to sign up for our Job Bank. The cost is $100 per year. This is an associate membership with access only to the Job Bank, and does not include other CFG Professional Member rights or benefits, such as voting or holding office, nor the free LinkedIn Learning account (which is actually worth more than the full CFG Membership.) Full membership costs $150 per year.

  
  

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• CFG Experts Panel: Freelancing to the CBC — Opportunities, Insights, and Connections

  • When
    26 Feb 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
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  7 PM ET on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026

  Zoom Webinar
  

  For many freelancers, the CBC isn’t just another client — it’s a milestone. And for CFG, it’s personal: our roots run deep with the CBC, where many of our founding members built their freelance careers.

  In this special edition of the CFG Experts Panel, we’ll explore what it’s like to freelance for the CBC today — from pitching and editorial processes to building lasting relationships with producers and editors. Hear from freelancers who’ve worked across CBC’s platforms and learn how to navigate opportunities, expectations, and best practices for success.

  Whether you’re a journalist, producer, or content creator looking to connect with Canada’s public broadcaster, this session is your inside look at how to make it happen — from the people who know it best.

  
  

  Best regards,

  The CFG Events Team

  
  

  NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 PM ET ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

  
  

  

  
  

  Yes, We Have Recordings
  

  
  

  Members can find recordings of our earlier Professional Development sessions covering a wide range of relevant subjects in the Members-Only Video Archive.

  Non members can find recordings in our Online Store.

  
  

  Not a Member Yet?

  
  

  
  

  We invite you to join the CFG. Full membership includes full access to the Job Bank, a free LinkedIn Learning account, and costs just $150 per year.

  
  

  Join the CFG
  

  
  

  
  

  Looking for work?

  
  

  We invite you to sign up for our Job Bank. The cost is $100 per year. This is an associate membership with access only to the Job Bank, and does not include other CFG Professional Member rights or benefits, such as voting or holding office, nor the free LinkedIn Learning account (which is actually worth more than the full CFG Membership.) Full membership costs $150 per year.

  
  

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• CFG Board of Directors 2026 Spring Meeting

  • When
    6 Apr 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  All CFG members in good standing are invited to attend the Spring 2026  Board of Directors meeting on Monday,  April 6, 2026, at 7 pm ET.

  Registration is mandatory if you wish to attend.

  NOTE: Registration closes at NOON  ET on the day of the meeting.
  

  On behalf of the Board,

  George Butters

  President

  Canadian Freelance Guild

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• CFG 6th Annual General Meeting - June 6, 2026 @ 3 pm ET

  • When
    6 Jun 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  All CFG members in good standing are invited to attend the 5th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 3 pm ET.

  Registration is mandatory if you wish to attend. (You MUST be a member in good standing on the day of the 2025 AGM in order to attend.)

  Further details including a draft agenda to follow.

  NOTE: Registration closes at NOON  ET on the day of the meeting.
  

  On behalf of the Board,

  George Butters

  President

  Canadian Freelance Guild

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