Upcoming Events CANOE PROCUREMENT GROUP OF CANADA | Public Procurement Summit 2021: The Path Forward November 17, 2021 8:00am-12:00pm PST |
This is the first-ever Canoe Public Procurement Summit - a Canada-wide event bringing procurement information and support to public sector and not-for-profit organizations from coast to coast to coast! ABOUT CANOE The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada is a cooperative buying group representing municipal, public sector, and not-for-profit organizations across the country. Tracing its origins to a handful of Western Canadian municipalities in 1936, Canoe represents over 5,000 members through collaboration with like-minded municipal associations. Canoe is uniquely positioned to support trade-compliant procurement options with best value pricing to members throughout Canada. More information can be found online. PLAN H | Creating Healthy Public Policy: Local Government Leaders Speaker Series Anti-Racism Policies November 17, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific |
PlanH's speaker series focusing on Healthy Public Policy continues on November 17 with a focus on Anti-Racism Policies. Racism is a key determinant of health and well-being, negatively impacting health outcomes of Indigenous and racialized peoples. Though racism is often thought of as a personal internal bias, it is also a system that informs governance structures and impacts their policy and decision-making processes. This session, featuring Rhona Martin, Jennifer Sham and Kerri Wirth of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), explores the CSRD's experience in establishing and implementing an anti-racism policy at the regional district level. Learn more and register here. ASSET MANAGEMENT BC | Risks and Rewards, Asset Management BC 2021 Conference Series November 18th and 25th 9:30AM - 12:00PM |
Asset Management BC is proud to present the November 2021 Conference Series: Risks and Rewards of Delivering Services Sustainably. The last 18 months have placed our assets under a powerful microscope. The need for sustainable service delivery has never been greater. AMBC's November Conference Series will zero in on mitigating risk and augmenting rewards in three distinct asset groups: Human Capital, Natural Capital and Physical Capital. Through a combination of keynote speakers, plenary discussions, and open information sharing forums, participants will leave informed of the latest trends, challenges, and risk mitigating measures to guide their work in both the private sector and local government work. The conference series will be held over three Thursday morning dates in November. Each morning will be dedicated to a distinct asset group. Delegates are encouraged to attend all three sessions, or alternately book the session that interests them the most: Session Two: Natural Capital - Thursday, November 18, 9:30-Noon Session Three: Physical Capital - Thursday, November 25, 9:30-Noon Cost per session: $75 plus GST Cost to attend the Three-Part Conference Series: $185 plus GST Event Website CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING NETWORK | Road Design, Construction and Maintenance Webinars August through November 2021 Multiple Session Dates |
Road Design, Construction and Maintenance Webinars Join us for a series of webinars (all can be taken individually) with David Hein, P.Eng. Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Highway and Municipal Pavements November 24, 2021 More information and registration: https://citn.simplesignup.ca/ BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION | Ripple Effects – Virtual Learning for Aquatic Professionals Everywhere November 24: 8:30am – 3:00pm, PST November 25: 8:30am – 1:45pm, PST |
Ripple Effects is the cornerstone of aquatics professional development in western Canada. This year’s event will be hosted virtually, November 24 & 25, 2021. Explore how the aquatics sector has successfully navigated the challenges of the global pandemic and is charting a course forward. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/30sX2gv Register your aquatic staff to expand their knowledge, professional network, and best practices with the latest information from the sector. Delegates to Ripple Effects will enjoy 10 captivating and insightful learning sessions over two half-days, as well as a virtual Marketplace, and opportunities to connect with aquatics professionals across Canada at the Pool Party – Networking Social. One-day registration options are also available. Post-event on-demand streaming is included with all registration packages - a great way to use Ripple Event learning sessions for professional development training on your own schedule. November 24: 8:30am – 3:00pm, PST November 25: 8:30am – 1:45pm, PST For more information about Ripple Effects and to register: https://bit.ly/30sX2gv FRESH OUTLOOK FOUNDATION | Rallying from Isolation, Loneliness & Depression to Connection, Contribution & Joy Pre-Recorded and Available Free |
Policy Expert Tackles Loneliness at HEADS UP Summit Experts agree that isolation and loneliness are epidemic in Canada and beyond, with rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidal ideation rising across all demographics. The resulting impacts on individuals, families, workplaces, and communities are serious and require urgent, innovative, and collaborative attention. To that end, the Fresh Outlook Foundation recently hosted a virtual HEADS UP! Community Mental Health Summit called VITAL LINKS: Rallying from Isolation, Loneliness & Depression to Connection, Contribution & Joy. Dr. Mary Bartram, Policy Director of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, shares insights and ideas about how to move all levels of government in Canada toward policies and programs that minimize isolation and loneliness and the mental health challenges they trigger and/or compound. She also shares examples from countries that are addressing loneliness innovatively at all scales and from all angles. Mary shares this conversation about resilience with a clinical/research psychiatrist, two Indigenous mental health professionals and changemakers, and a seniors’ advocate, youth volunteer, and chatbot designer. MUNICIPAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF BC | ICBC No Fault – What It Means for Local Governments Wednesday, November 24, 2021,10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST Virtual |
On May 1, 2021, British Columbia transitioned into a "No Fault" insurance system for motor vehicle accident claims. In this webinar we will discuss what this means for local governments and what types of claims and risks still exist under the new system. PLEASE NOTE: All webinars hosted by the MIABC are completely FREE to join for staff and elected officials of BC local governments and First Nations governments. Please feel free to forward this email to others in your organization. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Staff and elected officials of BC local governments and First Nations governments can register here. If you do not work for a BC local government or First Nations government and would like to attend this webinar, please contact us at AskUsAnything@miabc.org. ELI MINA CONSULTING | Robert's Rules of Order-Demystified February 28th, 2022 Virtual |
Robert's Rules of Order-Demystified, with Eli Mina, PRP Eli Mina is pleased to announce Robert's Rules of Order-Demystified. This one day course will be held virtually on Monday February 28. 2022, 9 AM to 4 PM (PDT). It is hosted by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLEBC). It provides a pragmatic and sensible approach to rules of order in meetings. Register Here You may also inquire with CLEBC's Program Coordinator Jessica Hodgins at JessicaH@cle.bc.ca or contact Eli Mina at eli@elimina.com. |