Workshop #1

Brainstorming on Brownfields: Dispelling myths and building confidence

Often the biggest challenge is knowing where to begin.  This workshop will provide perspectives from consultants, municipalities, and developers, to help provide a better understanding and engagement from a wide variety of stakeholders.

Workshop #2

Collaboration and Partnership: How to engage with First Nations enterprises and revive the economic potential

 A case study of the revival of Sumas Clay Products Inc, a wholly owned company of Sumas First Nation. 

• Connecting the entrepreneurial spirit of First Nations youths
• Traditional knowledge and environmental challenges of brownfield redevelopment
• Building a relationships with the local community 
• Creating human resource capacity and building  emotional capital 
• Managing change to acheive a true partnership with First Nations

Workshop led by :

• Rahul Lakhote, Founder, Partner, and COO of Gunina Partners, B.C.,  

• Ray Silver, COO and Member of Sumas First Nation

• Brad Boyes, Gunina Partners.

Workshop #3

Big Ideas from Small Towns

Small communities face unique challenges when dealing with brownfield sites. They may depend economically on a single industry or company, be witness to a shrinking population or lack human and financial resources. However, many small municipalities are successfully developing brownfield strategies, securing financing and thinking creatively about how they tackle their brownfield sites. By recognizing the unique assets of their communities, and using innovative approaches to their brownfield sites, these communities have capitalized on the opportunities these sites provide. Speakers with expertise in brownfields in small communities will share their stories and tips for success.  They will explain how they are overcoming barriers to redevelop these sites and reaping the financial, social and environmental benefits of remediation and redevelopment.

 Workshop led by:

• Luciano Picconi, President, RCI Consulting

• Ruth Malli, City Manager, Town of Ladysmith

• Robert Hutchins, Mayor, Town of Ladysmith

• Marie Sturman, Manager, Crown Land Opportunities, Ministry of Lands and Agriculture

Technical Workshop

Innovative Remediation Solutions Workshop

(Separate Registration: Presented by OCETA in collaboration with Public Works and Government Services Canada in the Pacific and Yukon Region)

Custodians of contaminated sites are interested in creating awareness of their remediation issues and understanding more about Canadian solutions, most particularly new and/or innovative treatments/applications. The Pacific and Yukon Region Workshop will provide vendors with an opportunity to profile their technologies, discuss site issues faced by custodians and build collaborations to address remediation challenges and barriers. Most importantly, this workshop will facilitate awareness of the availability of innovative Canadian remediation solutions.