Agenda

Draft - Agenda

Wednesday, April 8th

7:00 am - 10:00 am

Registration & Exhibitor Move-in
(Confederation Ballroom)

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Registration Opens

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

A GeoEnviroPro / VEI Contracting Workshop
(Provinces I & II)

Thinking in 3D – Practical Conceptual Site Modelling for Efficient Site Closure

Instructor:
Guy Patrick, Patrick Consulting

Assisting:
Pete Craig, VEI Contracting Inc.
Eric Cowan, VEI Contracting Inc.

12:00 - 4:30 pm

Exhibits Open
(Confederation Ballroom)

Sponsored By;

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

QPCO Workshop
(Provinces I & II)

Managing Unique Excess Soil Challenges in the Capital Region

Moderator:
Grant Walsom, Trace Associates Inc.

Panelists:
Erin O’Neill, City of Ottawa
Sean Sterling, Geofirma Engineering Ltd.
Brent Loney, Dillon Consulting Ltd.
Dave Carnegie, Malroz Engineering Inc.

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5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Evening Reception
(Confederation Ballroom)

ESAA and ONEIA are pleased to welcome you to RemTech East. Details of the reception to come.

Reception Sponsored by:

Drink Tickets Sponsored by:

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

After Hours with QPCO
(Governor General Ballroom)

QPCO will light up the night with an unforgettable after-hours celebration, bringing energy, music, and great company together under one roof. The highlight of the evening will be an electrifying live performance by 3 PISTOLS, who will have the crowd on their feet with a high-energy set of crowd-favorite hits.

From classic anthems to modern chart-toppers, 3 PISTOLS will deliver a dynamic performance that keeps the atmosphere buzzing well into the night. Colleagues and guests will connect, unwind, and celebrate in true QPCO style — vibrant, engaging, and full of spirit.

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Drink Tickets Sponsored by:

Thursday, April 9th

7:00 am - 8:30 am

Registration and Networking Breakfast

Sponsored by:

8:30 am – 8:45 am

RemTech East Conference Opening
(Confederation Ballroom)

Welcoming Remarks
ESAA & ONEIA

8:45 am – 9:40 am

Opening Panel
(Confederation Ballroom)

Building the North: Ontario’s Next Growth Phase

Moderator:
Nathan Adam, Mann Lawyers LLP

Panelists:
Joanna Vince, Willms & Shier Environmental Layers LLP
Kati McCartney, Blue Heron Environmental
Mike McGarragan, Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc.
TBA

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9:40 - 10:00 am

Networking Break in Exhibit Area

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Landfill Studies
(Provinces I)

Moderator: Renee White, Amrize Canada

Legal / Other
(Provinces II)

Moderator: Mike Grinnell, SLR Consulting (Canada) Inc.

New Technology
(Governor General I)

Moderator: Craig Wells, Parsons

10:00 - 10:25 am

Determining the effectiveness of frequency domain electromagnetic and ground penetrating radar surveying techniques in determining the extents and volume of buried waste in small trench-and-fill waste disposal sites.

Greg McKay, BluMetric Environmental

The End of Predictable Progress: How Gen Z Is Redefining Work, Identity, and Opportunity

Joshua Dias, Bureau Veritas

The Destruction of Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Using a Portable, Scalable Ultraviolet Light Flow-Through Reactor

Natalia O’Connor, Parsons

10:30 - 10:55 am

A Case Study: The Use of Chemical and Biological Techniques to Remediate a cVOC Plume at a Former Landfill

Mitchell Davidson, Stantec Consulting Ltd.

FCSAP Phase V Demand Forecast 2026-2031

Darragh Kilroy, Public Services and Procurement Canada

Adaptive, Phased Remediation for PFAS-Impacted Sites: A Practical Pathway

Sara Jamaliniya, WSP Canada Inc.
Laura Jones, WSP Canada Inc.

11:00 - 11:25 am

Port Hope Area Initiative – Highland Drive Landfill Remediation

Ryan Tennant, ECC

Everything Environmental Lawyers Wish Environmental Consultants Knew

Sydney Smith, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
Alessia Petricone-Westwood, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP

PFAS Projects – Where to Start?

Thomas Honey, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.

11:30 am - 11:55 pm

Converting PFAS-Impacted Landfill Leachate Waste from a Liquid to a Solid: Using Full-Scale Foam Fractionation and Media Superloading to Minimize Waste and Reduce Risk

Paul Newman, ECT2

The Rise of PFAS Drinking Water Class Actions in Canada: Insights for Environmental Professionals

Nathan Adams, Mann Lawyers LLP
Michael Hebert, Mann Lawyers LLP

Explainable AI (XAI) for Understanding PFAS Distributions at Multiple PFAS Use Sites

Paul Hurst, WSP Canada Inc.

12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Lunch and Keynote Presentation

Todd Hirsch

Navigator of Economic Disruption | Speaker | Author

Sponsored by:

1:55 - 2:25 pm

Networking Break in Exhibit Area

Sponsored By;

Brownfields
(Provinces I)

Moderator: Grant Walsom, Trace Associates Inc.

Remote Locations
(Provinces II)

Moderator: Sean Miller, Bureau Veritas

Emerging Contaminants
(Governor General I)

Moderator: Allison Fowler, Flint

2:25 - 2:50 pm

Transforming a Closed Landfill into a Sustainable Reuse Site: The Chinguacousy Beneficial Soil Reuse Site.

Ryan Grzesiak, Region of Peel
Harinder Singh, Region of Peel

Closure of a Remote Lead & Zinc Mine in the Northwest Territories: Effective Project Management & Overcoming Challenges

Kate Lindfield, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.

Successful PFAS Treatment Approaches – Data Driven Results

Diane Ruddle, Clean Harbors

2:55 - 3:20 pm

State of Brownfields: A Pan-Canadian Perspective on Policy, Practice, and the Path Forward

Meggen Janes, Canadian Brownfields Network
William Steele, Toronto Metropolitan University

Integrating Indigenous Business Strengths into Remote‑Site Remediation: Lessons from one of Canada’s largest remediation projects.

Robert Yeomans, Parsons
Cynthia Dick, Tu’Iindini Fuel
Cassia Jakesta, Dena Cho Environmental

PFAS in Air – Analysis and Monitoring for Thermal Products of Incomplete Destruction

Tammy Chartrand, ALS Canada

3:25 - 3:50 pm

Unseen Risks: Gaps in the Identification of Potential Habitat of Threatened or Endangered Species during Environmental Site Assessment

Peter Sutton, Terrapex

Intercepting Salinity Impacted Groundwater from a Former Salt Storage Site via Extraction Wells Prior to Reaching a Highly Valued Community Recreational Surface Waterbody

John Forbes, Trace Associates Inc.

PFAS – Closing the Data Gap

Terry Obal, SGS North America

3:55 - 4:20 pm

Challenges and Assessment Approaches for Methane Risk in Urban Redevelopment: Lessons from Three Case Studies

David Wong, EnVision

Risk-Based Solutions for Salinity and Nitrate Impact at a Remote Drilling Waste Sump Site in Southern Alberta

Sylvain Bordenave, Trace Associates Inc.

Design Considerations and Implementation Techniques for In Situ Applications of Modified Clay for PFAS Sequestration

Mike Mazzarese, AST Environmental, Inc.

4:25 - 4:50 pm

Unlocking Insights through Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study of Regulatory Assessment & Remediation in Ontario

Scott Ambridge, Geosyntec

Engineered Mineral Stabilization for Contaminated Soil Remediation/Reclamation: Field-Based Evidence and Pathways to Circular Land Recovery

Shawn Samborsky, CORE Environmental

Introduction to 6PPD and 6PPD-q: The Race to Find Alternatives

Paul Cheung, EnVision

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Penalty Box Reception
Where Business meets the Boards!
(Ballroom)

Lace up your networking skills and enjoy a relaxed, Hockey-inspired atmosphere featuring great food, drinks, and the spirit of the game. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for the camaraderie, this is your chance to connect and watch the Ottawa Senators on the ice.