Investing in Innovative Oil Spill Response Technologies
The Government of Canada is calling on innovators to develop solutions to help protect and preserve Canada’s natural heritage and communities from the devastating impacts of oil spills. If you work in the area of oil spill detection, oil spill recovery or other fields such as science and engineering, biochemistry, data analytics, remote sensing and robotics, and have a passion about protecting the environment, the Oil Spill Response Challenge may be for you!
We are looking for innovators to advance innovative and rapidly deployable oil spill response solutions to effectively improve response time and/or increase recovery of oil spilt in diverse Canadian aquatic environments when compared against conventional technology. With the right idea and knowledge on how to get there, you could be awarded up to $1.3M to develop and test your prototype. The grand prize winner will then receive an additional $2M to continue to commercialise their technology!
The application deadline is June 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Only 35 days remain. Apply Now!
Is organic waste a “problem”? Or is it part of a solution – solutions for greater efficiency, for climate change, for new business enterprises and regional economic development?
The Harris Centre invites participants from forestry, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, local and provincial government, academia, research institutions and others to come together for a day of exploring potential “waste-to-value” opportunities for organic waste streams associated with the forestry, fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture/food sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), organic waste accounts for approximately 30% of disposed waste – or 155,000MT annually. As NL’s government and industries reflect on waste management and plan for the future, a wide range of stakeholders have noted many reasons to pursue this topic:
The need for widespread organics management to meet diversion targets.
Environmental concerns over greenhouse gas emissions associated with organic waste materials.
Shortening of landfill lifespan because of organics entering the landfill.
The potential environmental, economic, and social benefits of utilizing organic waste instead of landfilling it.
Both research and practice have shown there are practical strategies for the use of organic by-products (or “residuals”) from forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors as inputs for the development of other types of beneficial products. Similarly, there are examples of effective community and regional scale efforts to convert residential-municipal organic waste into compost and other products with beneficial uses. Despite this existing information and practices, efforts to develop effective waste-to-value initiatives and enterprises for organics in NL have struggled to gain traction or become sustainable.
Given the growing interest among multiple groups in pursuing these opportunities, it seems timely to engage in a cross-sectoral dialogue on the opportunities, challenges, strategies and policy implications for advancing the development of organic “waste-to-value” approaches and enterprises in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This webinar is all about gaining a practical understanding of clean energy funding opportunities stemming from the IIJA including details on how funds will flow, the envelope of funding programs and state investment priorities for the State of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. In-state experts will give you an insightful, on-the-ground assessment to provide concrete approaches to help Canadian SMEs navigate the IIJA and improve strategy of securing funding in the U.S.
Overview of the latest IIJA clean energy funding opportunities & announcements
Clean energy project prioritization for the State of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
State economic, financial and political considerations for Canadian firms
Recommendations for Canadian companies when applying for funding
Learn about the fundamentals of Information Technology Security and understand how to recognize cyber threats and vulnerabilities so that you can implement an effective IT Security defense.
This introduction to cyber defense is a fast-paced way to get up to speed on IT security. This entry-level track takes a combined light technical and high-level view of business challenges and solutions for practical IT security goals, providing a solid foundation for those new to their role in cyber security. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of IT security defense, vulnerabilities and modern threat types, security team roles, and approaches for today’s active IT security defense.
Key Learning Outcomes
Understand a brief history of hacking
Identify the foundational controls of Information Technology Security
Recognize modern cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
Apply knowledge on how IT attacks are carried out and mitigated
Navigate recent cyber-attack case studies for key lessons learned
Be prepared to orchestrate a defense in depth IT Security program
Continuing Education Contact Hours: 14
This course has been endorsed by techNL as a valuable professional development option for member organizations.
Eastern Health is undertaking ground-breaking work to create a Healthcare Cyber Security Center of Excellence (COE) to secure healthcare digital assets in the face of growing cyber threats and increased global demand for digital health services.
The COE is a ‘first of its kind’ concept that addresses the challenge of cybersecurity in healthcare systems through an investment in technological capacity, an integrated approach to deployment, and a systematic approach to knowledge transfer and development of local skills and innovative capacity.
Thus, this investment is expected to result in spillover benefits in innovation, education/skills development and, overall, in the province’s economic development. The COE is not intended to only identify and address current technological gaps in healthcare cybersecurity but will be a means to address multiple associated needs inherent in cybersecurity across the provincial economy. Thus, there will be a positive spillover effect on the economy of the province and the region.
This is a mission focused, game-changing approach with global impact. Since 2018, Eastern Health has facilitated strategic discussions with Israel’s world-leading cyber ecosystem as well as other global and local innovation partners to develop, refine, and promote a new approach to healthcare cybersecurity.
At the heart of this new approach, creating a cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (COE) proposes a change in how healthcare IT systems finance the security of digital assets by addressing this through innovation and regional economic development policy. The COE is a first of its kind concept that meets the challenges of cybersecurity in healthcare systems through:
An investment in technological capacity.
An integrated approach to deployment.
A systematic approach to knowledge transfer and development of local skills and innovative capacity.
Expected spillover benefits in the province’s economic development.
Building local skills and technology capacity.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s education, training, and skills development ecosystem will benefit from:
Our colleges and universities becoming centres of multidisciplinary courseware in cyber-health.
Our education system producing graduates with sought-after technical skills.
The COE as an epicentre of healthcare cybersecurity specialized training.
The COE focusing on knowledge transfer, offering opportunities for the province’s youth.
Status
The planned Centre of Excellence in healthcare cybersecurity at Eastern Health (COE) will bring specific opportunities for skills development that can meet the cybersecurity needs of NL companies. While these skills will initially be developed in the context of healthcare cybersecurity, they will also be readily applicable to cybersecurity issues in other sectors within the digital economy. In that context, we hope you will be able to answer some or all of the following questions:
A – What cybersecurity skills gaps do you foresee over the next 2-5 years in your specific sector of the economy and for your company?
B – What areas of cyber security skills specialties (eg: monitoring & design, incident response, penetration testing, threat intel & forensics, cloud security, etc.) are needed and could be addressed through the COE capabilities?
C – Can you prioritize the needs in terms of timing? ( ie: when will shortages become critical?)
D – Any other ideas for skills development in the cybersecurity and / or IT space?
E – How can the COE’s Management Team best ensure integrating with the local high tech community, thus maximizing its relevance to the community needs?
(St. John’s, NL): Newfoundland Power and its employees are celebrating 25 years of EnviroFest, the cornerstone of their employee-driven, community-based Environmental Commitment Program. Newfoundland Power is pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals for EnviroFest 2022. These annual grants encourage sustainability and positive environmental action by assisting community-minded organizations or groups with their environmentally friendly projects in communities across the province.
“It is with great pride that we look back over the past 25 years and the difference our employees have made in communities all across our province, from Port aux Basques to St. John’s, and everywhere in between,” says Gary Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newfoundland Power. “We have partnered with more than 300 community groups, completed over 110 environmental projects, planted in excess of 3,000 trees and shrubs, and inspired thousands to take better care of the places where we live, work and raise our families.”
Newfoundland Power is focused on operating with sustainability in mind and making responsible decisions today that reduce any environmental impacts in the future. EnviroFest is the Company’s annual celebration of the environment, providing funding and offering support to a wide variety of organizations throughout the province to assist with their green projects. Whether it’s improving a park area, enhancing a trail system, starting a recycling program or transforming a green space, Newfoundland Power and its employees are committed to sustainability and creating awareness about the importance of preserving our environment for future generations.
Organizations are invited to submit proposals by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022. Successful applicants will be announced on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022. A minimum of five grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded. For more information on how to apply, visit newfoundlandpower.com.
Newfoundland Power is the primary distributer of electricity on the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. With a customer base of approximately 272,000 accounts, Newfoundland Power is committed to safety, dedicated to the highest level of customer service and delivers reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost. For more information on Newfoundland Power’s programs, services and community partnerships, please visit newfoundlandpower.com.
For further information, please contact: Michele Coughlan, Manager, Public Affairs
Phone: (709) 737-2821 / Cell: (709) 682-1470 mcoughlan@newfoundlandpower.com
The amazing companies in our intensive Evolution program have been working hard for eight weeks. The top start-ups have been selected to compete in the 25th edition of Pitch & Pick!
We want to give our awesome entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their idea to representatives from academia, public and private funding agencies, and the local tech community. A panel of expert industry judges will crown the winner, and the audience will be able to vote for a Community Choice recipient.
A special thanks to our host venue, Verafin, and our Evolution supporters Ray Agency, Springboard Atlantic, BDO Canada, TD Canada, Hickman Group, and Cox & Palmer for making this event possible.
Non-medical masks are recommended for attendees. If you are unable to attend inperson, a live-stream will be made available to the public via Zoom with link to follow. Space is limited, RSVP today!
Doors will open to public at 2:30 pm, and parking is free in surrounding areas.
You are invited to join a province-wide online public engagement conference that will focus on practical details and innovative models for growing food that is good for us and for our environment. People who grow and gather food at the household, community and commercial level will help us define actions needed to rebuild a sustainable food system. We will also examine how food is distributed and shared to define steps needed to create food justice in our province.
Conference Dates: MAY 5-6-7, 2022
In this time of climate crisis and food insecurity, we need to adapt and change our food production and food sharing in this province to restore ecological balance and health in our communities. This online conference has been organized by Food Producers Forum, with support from the Faculty of Medicine and the Office of Public Engagement, Memorial University, to bring people together to identify how we can do this.
This three-day event will consist of an introductory plenary, followed by five thematic seminars and four forums to focus on actions we can take to create a sustainable food system. In each session, we will be gathering ideas and recommendations for sustainable food production in our province. The conference will wrap up with a general meeting to confirm actions needed to restore capacity for local food production and sharing.
Dates: June 15-16, September 21-22 Location: Gander, Corner Brook Cost: econext Members – $495 +HST / Non-Members – $575 +HST
Chlorine and Ammonia are used every day throughout Newfoundland and Labrador whether in the maintenance of our water and wastewater treatment technologies or the refrigeration systems in recreational facilities. Both are extremely dangerous chemicals, and thus great care must be taken to ensure proper handling.
This two-day program has been developed to expand on the existing knowledge base of staff in the areas of chemical handling and storage practices as well as response to leaking containers in a first response capacity.
This is a customized training program, however, it does follow the standards, basic tenants and specific best practice and procedures, as set out by the Chlorine Institute of America. Additionally, the program will utilize relevant information from the NFPA 472 Operations level training, the CSA Z1006 standard for Confined Space and the applicable CSA standards for supporting systems and processes in such areas as gas detection and respiratory protection.
Due to the nature of the facilities where we find these chemicals, this program will incorporate into the training specific material relating to the needs of those personnel dealing with Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), personal gas detection systems, and use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
The training facilitators are recognized as international experts in the management, response, and remediation of all classes of dangerous goods, with decades spent in the field. This program has been designed to provide the following through a combination of classroom and practical exercises:
An overview to the chemical and physical properties of CL, NH3, CO and SO2 and associated hazards of exposure.
Leak detection, air monitoring.
Personnel Protective Equipment.
Container handling practices.
Response procedures including decontamination procedures.
Hands-on practical component involving capping kits, gas detection systems, SCBAs and use of our “Leak Tree” system.
Except where specified, all equipment required for the services shall be provided. Client equipment can be included in the training program but must be approved prior to course start. PPE not relating to the training for participants is the responsibility of the Client or the participants, and must be in suitable condition and approved prior to use.
Adding to this inventory, and supplied by SWSI, will be additional SCBAs, Level A training suits, and hand held meters. Quantities and type of this equipment will be at the discretion of the training facilitators once final inventories of total materials can be confirmed.
SWSI will, depending on the course designed for attendees, issue training specific certificates in:
Chlorine Handling & Response
Ammonia Handling & Response
Use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Gas Detection and Personnel Monitors
Safety in CO and SO2 Work Environments
About Safe Work Solutions Inc.
Safe Work Solutions Inc. (SWSI) is a consulting and training company focused on safe work practices and the practical application of those practices. Core training and consulting areas include: Hazardous Materials, Confined Space, Work at Height, and Environmental Response and remediation . Additional services include: Emergency Planning, Respiratory Protection, Gas Detection and Chemical Specific Training.
SWSI’s experience in remedial operations extends across all industry sectors and ranges in scope from oil spills to train derailments, chemical plant rehabilitation, abandoned chemical waste sites and industrial complex remediation.
We use a vertically integrated approach with a focus on people and problem solving, all whilst adhering to internationally recognized standards such as Canadian Standards Association (CSA), A merican National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety & Health Association (OHSA), American Congress of Governmental Indus trial Hygienists (ACGIH), and the International Standards Organization (ISO).
From this experience, SWSI has been able to develop specialized training with real world application, to deliver some of the most comprehensive safe work systems and processes to industry and government. All of our work is geared to the end user and is based on the mindset of concise and practical solutions with ease of implementation at the field level.
Our abilities have allowed us to provide our standards based or customized programs in seven countries on three continents. Having trained in excess of 150,000 people globally, we are confident that we can find the solutions that can be used where it is needed most. To learn more about SWSI and WorkSafe Systems, click here.
About Your Facilitator
W. Jeffrey Daniels Industrial Safety Specialist / Instructor
30 years of knowledge and experience in contracting, environmental, and occupational health and safety.
Executed consulting and contracting projects, encompassing residential, commercial and industrial projects, with significant experience working in remote locations. Core experience has been in the emergency response to dangerous goods and environmental site remediation.
Extensive experience as a training facilitator specializing in work at height, confined space and hazardous materials, with training experience in North America, South America, the Caribbean and over 10,000 workers trained.
International trainer in safety and chemical waste systems with experience in developing specialized training and onsite practical exercises geared to the end user, based on the mindset of concise and practical solutions with ease of implementation at the field level.
Today CRIN is announcing funding of over $44 million CAD for 17 projects identified through its Reducing Environmental Footprint oil and gas technology competition. This brings the total investment through three competitions to $80 million. CRIN’s competitions are designed to accelerate solutions that have the potential for significant contributions to environmental and economic challenges faced by Canada’s oil and gas industry, including emissions reduction and climate change.
Early analysis by the 17 proponents suggests significant reductions in impacts to air, land and water from oil and gas industry activity from source to end use. These include potential combined accumulative direct and indirect contributions* of:
Emissions reduction of 64 megatonnes (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) by 2033, bringing the three-competition estimated total to 119 MT
Land-use intensity reduction of 62,000 hectares (ha) by 2033
Water-use intensity reduction of 1.2 million megalitres (Ml) by 2033
* See background section below for additional notes
In addition to environmental benefits, CRIN competitions are designed to accelerate innovations with strong potential to provide significant benefits for Canada such as:
Global market competitiveness: New or enhanced operational and extraction technologies that improve productivity, efficiency and safety as well as reduced environmental impacts
Economic and public: Small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business engagement and growth; job creation; development of a highly skilled workforce; improved health and safety
Ecosystem development: Knowledge sharing; new, diverse collaborations and partnerships
Combined Reducing Environmental Footprint oil and gas technology competition project value is estimated at $177 million, including CRIN funding of $44.6 million. This competition focused on specific objectives within priority theme areas defined by industry:
Water Technology Development
Methane Emissions, Monitoring, Quantification and Abatement
Novel Hydrocarbon Extraction
Land and Wellsite Reclamation
To learn more about the projects identified for funding: CRIN Reducing Environmental Footprint Technology Competition click the link below!
