|
NOTE: Open to
all RemTech Delegates at no-charge. Not attending
RemTech, attend for no charge as well.
|
9:00
-
10:00 |
Registration
and Coffee |
10:00
-
10:15 |
Introduction and Housekeeping
Moderator: Jerry Haley, Public Works and Government
Services Canada (PWGSC)
Welcoming Remarks
Craig Robertson, ESAA President
|
|
10:15
-
11:45
|
Doing
Business with the Federal Government and the Accelerated
Infrastructure Program
Guidance will be provided to companies wanting
to find out how they can become more involved with Federal
projects. In addition, the presenter will give a broad overview
of the Accelerated Infrastructure Program and should have
some up-to-date numbers of the first 6 months of the program
in this region.
Presenter: David Wasiuta, Public Works
and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Federal Sites Security
Requirements
Update by a representative of the Industrial
Security Directorate, PWGSC, to outline the stringent requirements
for Organization Security Screening necessary to conduct
work on many Federal sites. They will be on hand to help
walk companies through the application process (both in
post-presentation breaks and throughout the conference at
the booth)
Presenter: Rory Schrock, Public Works
and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Presentation Handouts
If you are interested in the registration
process, download the following and bring them with you
to the workshop.
|
11:45
-
12:30 |
Networking Lunch
(Beatty,
Coleman, Shaughnessy)
|
|
12:30
-
2:30
|
Federal
Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP)
The presentation will provide an overview of the FCSAP
program, discuss progress and key program accomplishments
to-date along with challenges encountered. Particular focus
will be given to the impact of Canada's Economic Action
Plan in terms of accelerated funding provided and the increased
demand on industry to meet requirements to complete projects
in upcoming years.
Presenter:
Hugo Gherbavaz, Environment Canada and Miguel Larivière,
Public Works and Government
Services Canada (PWGSC)
Reclamation
of Giant Mine Site Yellowknife - A Major Project Case Study
Description of the Remediation Plan calls for the long-term
storage and maintenance of the 237,000 tonnes of arsenic
trioxide dust stored in sealed mine chambers and stopes
underground using the Frozen Block Method. The Remediation
Plan also outlines activities to demolish the more than
100 buildings and facilities on the surface of Giant Mine,
and covering of the tailings ponds.
Presenter: Norm Quail, Public
Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
|
2:30
-
2:50 |
Networking Break
(Beatty,
Coleman, Shaughnessy)
|
2:50
-
4:30 |
Working
on DND Remediation Projects with Defence Construction Canada
The presentation will outline Defence Construction
Canada's (DCC) mandate and relationship with the Department
of National Defence (DND). A description of ongoing remediation
projects currently managed by DCC will be presented along
with how environmental contractors and consultants can pursue
work with DCC.
Presenter: Ross Welsman, Regional Director, Defence
Construction Canada
The Deloitte
– SDTC Western Canada Cleantech Report
Cleantech in Western Canada is likely to be one of the leading
bright spots for economic growth and jobs. However, cleantech
companies also face significant challenges, such as access
to capital, acquiring new customers and hiring the right
expertise. The presentation will highlight the report’s
findings, including the key challenges and opportunities
facing the cleantech industry in Western Canada, based on
survey responses from cleantech companies located in BC,
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Cleantech commercialization,
growth trends, customers segments, financing, government
programs and adoption trends will be examined.
Presenter: David Sparrow & Spencer Ord, Deloitte
& Touche LLP
|
