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Upcoming Events
The Canadian Common Ground Alliance is excited to announce that registration for the 2023 Damage Prevention Symposium is now open. Join us for this dynamic and engaging event that is sure to provide practical, relevant information which will focus on damage prevention public awareness initiatives and expand stakeholder knowledge on efforts to protect essential infrastructure. The format for the conference consists of three days of professional development, workshops, panel presentations, networking events, along with an exhibitor tradeshow. All sessions will be in English. Le Canadian Common Ground Alliance est fier de vous annoncer que les inscriptions au Symposium sur la prévention des dommages 2023 sont maintenant ouvertes. Joignez-vous à nous pour cet événement dynamique et engageant qui fournira des informations pratiques et pertinentes sur les initiatives de prévention des dommages et élargiront les connaissances des différentes parties prenantes sur les efforts de protection des infrastructures essentielles. Le format du symposium se compose de 3 jours de développement professionnel, d'ateliers, de présentations en panel, d'événements de réseautage, ainsi que d'un salon des exposants. Prenez note que toutes les conférences seront en anglais.
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National News
Source: Link2Build Investment in building construction dropped by 1.2% in May, falling to below $20 billion for the month. Investment in residential building construction contracted by 1.7% to $14 billion. Alberta was among seven provinces reporting declines, reaching its lowest level of residential investment in nearly three years. May marked the province's ninth consecutive monthly decrease. Source: Link2Build The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) data from Statistics Canada shows that national, all-industry employment rose by 60,000 (+0.3%) in June. The advance was driven by gains in full-time work (+110,000, +0.7%). Employment gains were most significant among young men aged between 15 and 24 years and among those in the core working-age demographic of between 25 and 54 years. Both groups added 31,000 workers for the month; since March, employment in the core working age group among men has risen by 92,000. Source: Between the Poles For the May 16, 2023, SUMSF 2023 livestream panel discussion, “Next Steps in the Evolution of Damage Prevention,” Steve Slusarenko, Director of CUIR, Gopher State One Call's Chief of Operations Officer, Barb Cederberg, Peter Lamb, Professional Land Surveyor/Deputy Chief Surveyor at Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), and Lawrence Arcand, President at 4Sight Utility Engineers, joined their knowledge and expertise together to inspire and inform participants. Slusarenko acted as moderator for this discussion. Cederberg responded to the first question by remembering how when she realized damages were not going down in five years, she wondered, “What can we do differently?” and “What action can we take to improve the industry?” She then became involved in two projects, the Minnesota Utility Mapping Project and GPS locating device project, both were successful. She noted both successes and failures. Cederberg noted the importance of getting underground utilities mapped. Source: Ontario Construction News After more than three years, millions of cubic metres of earth moved and thousands of tonnes of asphalt put down, the Highway 104 twinning project is nearly complete, providing safer driving for people travelling in Pictou and Antigonish counties. In the coming days, the final 12.5 kilometres between French River and Barneys River will open to traffic, linking four lanes of divided highway from Antigonish to the New Brunswick border.
Association News
Located in Calgary, Alberta, the Canada Energy Regulator (Canadian Energy Regulator) is an independent energy lifecycle regulator responsible for federally regulated pipelines and power lines, energy development and trade. The Canada Energy Regulator also provides energy information to Canadians. As such, the CER sits at the fulcrum of many pivotal issues for Canada, including safe energy transmission, understanding Canada’s energy future, and implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Chief Executive Officer of the CER is the deputy head of the organization and ensures alignment between the adjudicative work of the Commission, the strategic role of the board, and the full staff. The CEO manages the day-to-day affairs of the Regulator and acts as its key representative in engaging with external partners. To achieve results, the CEO brings in their deep expertise in energy regulation, direct experience of engagement and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, and awareness of the challenges and opportunities related to Canada’s energy transition. Click here for more information and to apply.
Située à Calgary, en Alberta, la Régie de l’énergie du Canada (REC) est un organisme de réglementation indépendant qui est responsable du cycle de vie des pipelines et des lignes électriques sous réglementation fédérale, ainsi que du développement et du commerce de produits énergétiques. La Régie de l’énergie du Canada fournie également aux Canadiens de l’information concernant l’énergie. À ce titre, la REC est au centre de nombreux enjeux cruciaux pour le Canada, notamment le transport sécuritaire de l’énergie, la compréhension de l’avenir énergétique du Canada et la mise en œuvre de la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones. Le chef de la direction de la REC est l’administrateur général de l’organisation et assure l’harmonisation entre le travail décisionnel de la Commission, le rôle stratégique du Conseil et l’ensemble du personnel. Le chef de la direction gère les affaires quotidiennes de l’organisme de réglementation et agit à titre de représentant clé dans le dialogue avec les partenaires externes. Pour obtenir des résultats, le PDG apporte sa profonde expertise en matière de réglementation de l’énergie, son expérience directe d’engagement et de partenariats avec les peuples autochtones, et sa compréhension des défis et des possibilités liés à la transition énergétique du Canada. Cliquez ici pour plus d’informations et pour postuler. Regional Partners
Grâce aux employés de SaskEnergy, des milliers d’élèves du secondaire ont reçu une formation sur les méthodes d’excavation sécuritaires et la prévention des dommages. Ces sujets ont été abordés lors de deux récents salons de l’emploi à Moose Jaw et à Balgonie. SaskEnergy a participé aux journées WorkSafe/Try a Career du Regina District Industry Education Council. Cet événement a été rendu possible grâce à un partenariat avec le Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA), un organisme à but non lucratif dirigé par des membres qui partagent l’engagement de SaskEnergy envers la sécurité publique et la prévention des dommages. « Le SaskEnergy est un bon commanditaire et membre du SCGA. Ce fut une excellente occasion de présenter ce en quoi consiste une localisation des infrastructures souterraines et de montrer comment un tuyau souterrain peut être endommagé en creusant simplement avec une pelle », a déclaré Shannon Doka, directrice générale du SCGA. 
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