Draft - Agenda
Wednesday, April 8th
Registration & Exhibitor Move-in
(Confederation Ballroom)
Registration Opens
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.
Exhibits Open
(Confederation Ballroom)
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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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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:
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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Thursday, April 9th
Registration and Networking Breakfast
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RemTech East Conference Opening
(Confederation Ballroom)
Welcoming Remarks
ESAA & ONEIA
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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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
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
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.
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.
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
Explainable AI (XAI) for Understanding PFAS Distributions at Multiple PFAS Use Sites
Paul Hurst, WSP Canada Inc.
Lunch and Keynote Presentation
Todd Hirsch
Navigator of Economic Disruption | Speaker | Author
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Networking Break in Exhibit Area
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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Friday, April 10th
Networking Breakfast
Ballroom
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In-Situ Treatment and Management
(Provinces I)
Moderator: Paul Hurst, WSP Canada Inc.
Risk Management
(Provinces II)
Moderator: Daniel Parks, WSP Canada Inc.
Modern LNAPL Management in Canada: Policy Shifts, High-Resolution Characterization, and Execution-Focused Pathways to Closure
Pete Craig, VEI Contracting Inc.
Beyond Generic Standards: Leveraging Screening-Level Risk Assessments (SLRAs) for Smarter Environmental Due Diligence
Andrea McNaughton, Trace Associates Inc.
Sylvain Bordenave, Trace Associates Inc.
Bedrock Injections – A Success Story Built on Chapters of Failure
Samuel Lingwood, Pinchin
Recipe for Remediation Success of 1,2-Dichloroethane Impacted Soil and Groundwater
Kerry-Anne Pumphrey, BlueFrog Environmental Consulting Inc.
Unlocking Bedrock Remediation Using an Innovative Targeted Access Method for Difficult Sites
Eric Cowan, VEI Contracting Inc.
A New Science Risk Assessment: Addressing Sediment Contamination in a Creek Using Multiple Lines of Evidence and Long-Term Monitoring
Reese McMillan, DS Consultants Ltd. (Bluemetric)
Networking Break in Exhibit Area
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BioRemediation
(Provinces I)
Moderator: Pete Craig, VEI Consulting Inc.
Laboratory
(Provinces II)
Moderator: Tanya Fidlin, ALS Global
Bioaugmentation in Ontario for Chlorinated Solvent Remediation, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Phil Dennis, SiREM
Grant Walsom, Trace Associates Inc.
Occurrence of 6PPD-quinone in Environmental Waters
Egemen Aydin, AGAT Laboratories
Field implementation challenges to establish In Situ Biogeochemical conditions for the Treatment of Chlorinated Organics in into a fractured bedrock aquifer.
Jean Pare, CHEMCO
Data Beyond Numbers: Using Laboratory QA/QC to Make Defensible Decisions While Keeping Projects on Time and on Budget
Nihila Anthonypillai, AGAT Laboratories
Two Case Studies – Exploring Lessons Learned from Both Traditional and Innovative Permeable Reactive Barrier Design and Installation Approaches
Trevor Janzen, Terrapex
Patrick O’Neill, VEI Contracting Inc.
Use of Novel Methodology and Diagnostic Ratios for the Determination of Chloride Sources on Contaminated Sites
Brody Andersen, Burveau Veritas
Closing Keynote Lunch
Mike Downie
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker | Co-Founder, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
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RemTech East Conference Closing Remarks
ESAA & ONEIA