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The Fall CANECT Essentials Conference will be taking place November 15-16, 2022 at The Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre, in Vaughan, Ontario. This hybrid event allows you to attend in-person or online through our digital Zoom platform. Visit our COVID-19 webpage for more information.
For over 28 years, CANECT courses have met the needs of Canada’s environmental managers and professionals. Attend CANECT to keep up-to-date with new environmental regulations and expand your awareness and best practices. For help with employer approvals, see the CANECT Employer Approval Tips Letter as well as a sample Approval Request Letter.
Benefits
CANECT’s practical professional development courses are designed to help you meet your environmental responsibilities.
- Virtual access to course presentations
- Receive a Certificate of Attendance featuring Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
- Access leading experts for one-on-one solutions to specific compliance problems.
- Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to environmental due diligence.
- Take home valuable reference and guidance materials.
- Update your knowledge of new regulations.
- Connect with technology and service providers.
Course topics
Courses are lead by Canada’s leading environmental professionals and feature speakers from government agencies, industry and municipalities. Click here to see the Fall CANECT Essentials course listings.
CANECT course topics regularly cover:
- Environmental Regulation and Compliance
- Contaminated Sites and Excess Soils
- Environmental Management Systems
- Water & Wastewater: Regulation and Compliance
- Environmental Emergencies & Spills
- Due Diligence in Environmental Prosecutions
- Air Quality Challenges
- Climate Change
- Environmental, Social and Governance
Course Programs
Click the course titles below to see course agendas and speaker information.
CANECT Essentials Course Chairs
COURSE SPEAKERS
| Title | Company | Course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashkan Arefi | Senior Engineer | Geosyntec Consultants International, Inc. | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| Dr. Krista Barfoot | Ph.D., C.Chem., QPRA, Contaminated Sites Specialist | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites | |
| Pamela Castillo | Manager, Compliance and Service Delivery | Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| Sanjay Coelho | Senior Policy Analyst, Environmental Policy Branch, | Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| David Hopper | Senior Engineer, Manager – Site Assessment and Remediation | BluMetric Environmental Inc. | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| Denise Lacchin | Regional BD Lead, Ontario / Senior Environmental Engineer | WSP Golder | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| Terry Obal | Chief Science Advisor, Environmental Laboratories and Speciality Services | Bureau Veritas Laboratories | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| Kerry-Anne Pumphrey | Senior Scientist | BlueFrog Environmental Consulting | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| Gordon Reusing | Principal | GHD Ltd. | Environmental Regulation & Compliance Essentials |
| Julia Schatz | Partner | Bennett Jones LLP | Environmental Regulation & Compliance Essentials |
| Jeff Scorgie | Partner | WeirFoulds LLP | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
| Venetia Whiting | Associate | Bennett Jones LLP | Environmental Regulation & Compliance Essentials |
| Andrea Wojtyniak | Senior Scientist | Geosyntec Consultants International, Inc. | Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations and Contaminated Sites |
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
CANECT provides attendees with plentiful networking opportunities throughout the day including networking breakfasts, lunches and coffee breaks. Don’t miss the Networking Reception on November 15th, following the day’s course.
TESTIMONIALS
What delegates say about CANECT
Thank you to our Sponsor and Partners
For CANECT sponsorship opportunities, contact Denise Simpson at denise@esemag.com.
Sponsors
KGS Environmental Group is an environmental remediation contractor that specializes in excavation, decommissioning, removal and restoration of impacted soils and ground water. We also provide UST and AST tank removals of any kind. We are fully licensed, insured, bonded and experienced in all aspects of the service we provide. Our reliability and professionalism set us aside from our competitors. Our staff are courteous, trained and have hand on approaches to many different soil remediation projects. We offer cost effective solutions Ontario wide. Please contact our team for any project specific detailed estimate pricing. Learn more
Lakes Environmental Software is internationally recognized for its technologically advanced environmental modeling software and data products. Since 1995 we remain dedicated to providing industry and the regulatory community with exceptional service and cost-effective environmental IT solutions. Our products increase productivity, reduce errors, and provide unique solutions in an ever-increasing regulatory constrained world. Expertise includes: Air Dispersion Modeling; Emissions Inventory; Regulatory Permit and Compliance Solutions; Custom IT Solutions; Real-Time and Forecast Modeling Solutions; Meteorological Data Processing (WRF/MM5); Training. Lakes Environmental is dedicated to continuously investigating new areas of research to provide our users with superior state-of-the-art software solutions and data services. Learn more
Partners
FAQ
What is the difference between the Fall CANECT Essentials and the 2022 Spring CANECT Conference?
The CANECT Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Essentials Conference is a learning opportunity for those who were unable to attend the Spring CANECT 2022 conference this past April
Much of the course content for the November 15 Environmental Regulation & Compliance Essentials course is the same as the Spring event. If you have more questions, or want to learn more about what was covered in April, it would be good to attend.
For the Ontario’s Excess Soils Regulation course on November 16, it will be much more focused on the Regulation and its impacts and requirements, than on contaminated sites, emerging contaminants, PFAS/PFOS, etc., that the Spring CANECT course had. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussions, as it’s clear that everyone has questions about how the Regulation affects them and what their responsibilities under it are.
What are the official dates of the Fall CANECT Conference?
The Fall CANECT Essentials Conference will take place from November 15-16, 2022.
Where is CANECT located?
CANECT will be held at The Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre, 219 Romina Drive, in Vaughan, Ontario. Venue website: thevenetian.ca
Is CANECT a virtual or in-person event?
The Fall CANECT Essentials Conference will be held as a hybrid event, with attendees able to choose between either in-person or virtual participation. Course sessions will be live-streamed, however they will not be recorded.
You can choose to attend either in-person or virtually. Attendees can switch between options until October 31, by contacting denise@esemag.com. Fees may apply.
Hotel information
Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre Hotel is approximately 1 km from the event venue. For more information, including a special rate, visit our Hotel Information page.
Who should attend CANECT?
Main Job Titles Of Past Canect Attendees
Consultants, Directors, Engineers, Environmental Coordinators/Engineers/Officers, Environmental Health & Safety Coordinators/Managers/Specialists, Facility Managers, Maintenance Managers, Occupational Health & Safety Coordinators, Operators, Plant Managers, Spills Coordinators.
What are the hours of CANECT?
Registration opens: 8 AM
Courses begin: 9 AM
Lunch: 12 PM
Courses finish: 4 pm
When is CANECT 2023?
The 2023 CANECT Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event will take place May 9-11, 2023 in Vaughan, Ontario.
I’d like to speak or suggest a speaker/topic for your next conference.
How do I register for CANECT?
Click here to see registration information. CANECT registration is provided by MicroSpec.
Does CANECT offer group pricing?
Yes! Register a second person to save 5% and a third (or more) to save 10%.
For more group pricing information, contact Denise Simpson at: denise@esemag.com or 905-727-4666 ext. 21
How do I become a sponsor of CANECT?
For any questions, contact Denise Simpson, CANECT Show Manager.
Email: Denise@esemag.com
Phone: 905-727-4666 x.21
Is there an exhibition or tradeshow at CANECT Essentials Conference?
There is no tradeshow or exhibition at the CANECT Essentials Conference. We look forward to seeing our exhibitors in 2023 for the CANECT Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event in April 2023.
PAST CANECT PHOTOS
EVENT SCHEDULE
| May 7 | May 8 | May 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration/Breakfast: | 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. | 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. | 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Courses begin: | 9 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 9 a.m. |
| Lunch: | Noon – 1 p.m. | Noon – 1 p.m. | Noon – 1 p.m. |
| Courses end: | 4:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
| Exhibitor Zone: | 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Networking reception: | 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
SHUTTLE SERVICE
CANECT is pleased to offer shuttle service from the Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre Hotel to the Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre. Look for a silver Toyota van with CANECT logos.
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For questions contact Steve Davey: steve@esemag.com or 416-709-8702