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1A: Application and Case Examples of the Class EA for Waterpower Projects (PDF)
Panellists:
Mario Buszynski, Partner, Dillon Consulting
Ion Corbu, Principal, Corbu Consulting
Gillian MacLeod, Senior Environmental Advisor, OPG
Moderator: Colin Hoag, OWA, Policy Advisor
1B: New Dam Safety Technical Guidelines – What do they mean for Ontario? (PDF)
Panellists:
Leslie Demal, Program Coordinator, Great Lakes and Water Policy Section, Ministry of Natural Resources
Allan Kirkham, Section Manager – Hydrotechnical Studies and Risk Assessment, Ontario Power Generation
Rick Donnelly, Director of Waterpower, Hatch
Moderator: Marc Mantha, Vice President Operations, H2O Power
Panellists:
Anna Chief, Research Intern, Ontario Waterpower Association
Marvin Pelletier, President, mPower North
Moderator Paul Norris, OWA, President
SPONSOR POWER SESSION: 3D Hydraulic Modeling to Support Engineering Design (PDF)
Presented by: Nicolas Guillemette, Genivar
2A: Overview and Application of the Best Management Practices for Waterpower Construction (PDF)
Panellists:
Harvey Walsh, Senior Engineer, GENIVAR
Rob Steele, Senior Aquatic Biologist, Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
Kevin Edwards, Senior Program Advisor, Ministry of Natural Resources
Jennifer Thomas, Operations Manager, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Moderator Colin Hoag, OWA, Policy Advisor
2B: The Social and Economic Benefits of Waterpower (PDF)
Panellists:
Andy Kier, Senior Consultant, Aecom
Safa Fayek, Policy & Program Advisor, Crown Land, Ministry of Natural Resources
Jacob Irving, President, Canadian Hydropower Association
Moderator Paul Norris, OWA, President
SPONSOR POWER SESSION: Case Study of Bracebridge Generation (PDF)
Presented by: Patrick Garel, IBI Group
Plenary Session: Transmission and Distribution Issues (PDF)
Panellists:
Darren Finkbeiner, Manager, Market Development, IESO
Bob Chow, Director, Transmission Integration, Ontario Power Authority
Bing Young, Director, Transmission System Development, Hydro One
Ceiran Bishop, Director, Transmission Policy, Ministry of Energy
Moderator Valerie Helbronner, Partner, Torys LLP
Opening Keynote Address: Rosemarie Leclair, Chair and CEO, Ontario Energy Board (PDF)
3A: Managing Financial Risk – Considerations for Waterpower Facilities (PDF)
Panellists:
Richard Lee, Managing Director, Project Finance, Manulife Financial
Rob Roberti, Senior VP, Capstone Infrastructure
Chris Lambeck, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Regional Power
Moderator: Bruce Fowler, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais
Session 3B: An Overview of Waterpower Challenges and Opportunities in Canada (PDF)
Panellists:
Michael Walsh, Principal, Midgard Consulting
Ian Kerr, Chief Operating Officer (Canada), Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
Zach Vorvis, Project Manager, Canadian Projects Ltd.
Moderator Colin Hoag, OWA, Policy Advisor
SPONSOR POWER SESSION: Aboriginal Issues and Tools for Successful Projects (PDF)
Presented by: John Kim Bell, Hatch
4B: Waterpower Development in the North (PDF)
Panellists:
Julie McArdle, Acting Manager, Policy Unit, Far North Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources
Joe Toneguzzo, Director Implementation and Approvals, Ontario Power Authority
Larry Doran, President and CEO, Imperium Energy
Ron Stewart, Wataynikaneyap Power
Moderator David Boileau, President, Windeau Investments
SPONSOR POWER SESSION: Considerations for Small Hydro Equipment Supply Agreements (PDF)
Presented by: Andrew Treble, CHC
SPONSOR POWER SESSION: KGS Hydro Support Program (PDF)
Presented by: Stefan Kohnen, KGS Group
On September 6, 2012 the Ontario Waterpower Association will be hosting a workshop focused on analyzing the implications of the recent and proposed federal and provincial legislative changes as they affect the Ontario waterpower sector. Both federal and provincial Budget Bills have particular implications in this regard. This workshop will provide an overview and perspecties from legal experts, on these changes.
Date: September 6, 2012
Location: Norton Rose Canada LLP, TD Centre, TD Waterhouse Tower, 79 Wellington St. W Suite 2300, Toronto, ON
Speakers: Jacob Irving, Canadian Hydropower Association, Paul Norris, Ontario Waterpower Association, Elisabeth Demarco, Norton Rose Canada LLP, Juli Abouchar, Willms Shier, Joanna Vince, Willms Shier, Adam Chamberlain, Borden Ladner Gervais, Michael Fortier, Torys LLP
Presentations
Pierre Lundahl, Lundahl Consulting, Bill C38 (PDF)
Michael Fortier, Torys LLP, The Federal Fisheries Act (PDF)
Janice Walton, Blakes LLP, SARA (PDF)
Adam Chamberlain, Borden Ladner Gervais, CEAA (PDF)
Paul Norris, OWA, Bill 55 (PDF)
Adam Chamberlain, Borden Ladner Gervais, LRIA (PDF)
Juli Abouchar, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers and Joanna Vince, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers (PDF)
Elisabeth DeMarco, Norton Rose LLP, Practical Application (PDF)
Karen Wianecki Presentation (PDF)
NamewaminikanWaterpower Project Presentation (PDF)
Introduction of Topic (PDF)
MNR's Role in Public Safety around Dams (PDF)
Navigable Waters Protection Act Presentation (PDF)
OPG - Waterways Public Safety Program (PDF)
Canadian Dam Associaiton Guidelines (PDF)
Bracebridge Dam Safety Presentation (PDF)
Emergent Hydro Workshop
Alf Chaiton, Tweedmuir Green Power Group (PDF)
Dale Brubacher-Cressman, Vigor Cleantech (PDF)
Paul Kemp, Canadian Projects Ltd/Coastal Hydropower (PDF)
Tony Bouk, GreenBug Energy Inc. (PDF)
Loic Pelliton, Ossberger Canada (PDF)
Tami Sugarman, OEL Hydrosys (PDF)
Pierre Vanasse, Parks Canada (PDF)
Alissa Sugar, MOE (PDF)
Stuart Niven, DFO (PDF)
Al Robertson, Transport Canada (PDF)
Paul King-Fisher, MNR (PDF)
Class EA Workshop Presentation (PDF)
Class EA Training Booklet (PDF)
Facility Tour Documents
October 24, 2011
11:00 AM - Concurrent Morning Educational Sessions and Workshops
Session 1A: Best Management Practices Waterpower Facility Construction
Speakers:
Harvey Walsh, Senior Engineer, Project Manager, GENIVAR Consulting - Genivar and Natural Resource Solutions (PDF)
Robert Steele, Vice President, Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
Kevin Edwards, Program Advisor, Business Development and Industry Liaison, Ministry of Natural Resources Presentation (PDF)
Jennifer Thomas, Habitat Monitoring Consultant, Fisheries and Oceans Canada- Presentation (PDF)
Moderator: Colin Hoag, OWA Policy Advisor
Session 1B: Transmission and Connection Issues
Speakers:
Bob Chow, Director for Power Systems Planning, Ontario Power Authority - Presentation (PDF)
Mark Graham, Director of Supply Connections, Hydro One Networks - Presentation (PDF)
Dan Rochester, Independent Electricity System Operator - Presentation (PDF)
Peter Fraser, Acting Managing Director, Regulatory Policy, Ontario Energy Board - Presentation (PDF)
Moderator: Charles Keizer, Torys LLP
Session 1C: Aboriginal Engagement Strategies (PDF)
Speakers:
Richard Jessop, Director, Mattagami Projects, Ontario Power Generation
Jason Batise, Economic Development & Technical Services Advisor, Wabun Tribal Council
Byron Leclair, Director of Energy, Pic River First Nation
Moderator: Paul Norris, OWA
Session 2A: Class Environmental Assessment Case Examples (PDF)
Speakers:
Tami Sugarman, Principal, Environmental Assessment & Approvals Coordinator, OEL Hydrosys
Patrick Garel, Project Manager, IBI Group
Karen McGhee, President, MKE
Moderator: Colin Hoag, Policy Advisor, OWA
Session 2B: Retrofits, Expansions and Redevelopments (PDF)
Speakers:
Bryan Ingram, Manager, Bracebridge Generation
Scott Newton, Operations Manager, Mississippi River Power Corporation
Brad McNevin, Fisheries Biologist, Quinte Conservation Authority
Moderator: Marc Mantha, H2O Power LP
Session 2C: Development in the Far North (PDF)
Speakers:
Eric Boysen, Ministry of Natural Resources
Christine Kaszycki, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ring of Fire Secretariat, Ministry of Northern Development Mines and Forestry
Patrick Boileau, North Vista Investments
Micheal Fox, President, Fox High Impact Consulting
Moderator: David Boileau, President, Windeau Investments
3:30 PM Post Election Analysis – Crestview Strategy (PDF)
Speaker: Rob Silver, Partner, Crestview Strategy
7:30 PM Keynote Address Dr. Jan Carr, Corporate Director and Consultant
October 25, 2011
9:00 AM - Concurrent Morning Educational Sessions and Workshops
Session 3A: Endangered Species Act Agreements (PDF)
Speakers:
Frank Perri, General Manager, St. Catherines Hydro
David Stanley, Environmental Specialist, Ontario Power Generation
Peter Boldt, Operations Manager, Renfrew Power
Andy Baxter, Coordinator Permits and Agreements, Ministry of Natural Resources
Moderator: Colin Hoag, Policy Advisor, OWA
Session 3B: Public Safety Around Dams (PDF)
Speakers:
Jennifer Keyes, Manager, Great Lakes and Water Policy, Ministry of Natural Resources
Tony Bennett, Director Dam Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ontario Power Generation — Presentation (PDF)
Julie Cayley, Government Relations Manager, Ducks Unlimited Canada
Moderator: Paul Norris, President OWA
Session 3C: The Financial, Commercial and Regulatory Aspects of the FIT Program: An Update (PDF)
Speakers:
Linda Bertoldi, Senior Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP - Presentation (PDF)
John Vincent, Sun Life Financial
Adam Chamberlain, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP - Presentation (PDF)
10:45 AM - Concurrent Mid Morning Educational Sessions and Workshops
Session 4A: The Role of Peaking in Ontario’s Energy Supply – Cost/Benefit Discussions
Speakers:
Dan Gibson, Senior Environmental Scientist, Ontario Power Generation
Dr. Karen Smokorowski, Adjunct Research Professor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. Robert Metcalfe, Scientist Aquatic Research and Development, Ministry of Natural Resources
Moderator: Ian Kerr, Brookfield Renewable Power and OWA Board Chair
Session 4B: Emergent Hydro and New Technologies (PDF)
Speakers:
Paul Kemp, Chief Operations Officer and Director, Coastal Hydropower
Tony Bouk, Vice President Business Development, GreenBug
Dale Brubacher-Kressman, President, Vigor Clean
Loic Petillon, Project Director, Ossberger Canada
Laurie Arron, CEPP
Moderator: Colin Hoag, OWA Policy Advisor
Session 4C: Incorporating Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge
Speaker: Kathleen Padulo, Consultant, Environment Department, Chiefs of Ontario
Waterpower Opportunities for Aboriginal Communities - Making it Happen (PDF 1,770 kb)
