Conference Program
Below is the preliminary program for the 2023 Mining Health and Safety Conference. Speakers and session times may be subject to change.
As the premiere mining health and safety event in Canada, the conference will be livestreamed, and made available for viewing around the globe. Please click here to register.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Solarium, Holiday Inn
Opening Reception
Solarium, Holiday Inn
Join us in the Solarium for the conference kick-off. Check in early to beat the Wednesday morning rush. There will be appetizers, a bar service, and live music.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
State of the Industry
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Innovating with Trust
Dr. Rumeet Billan, Leadership, Emotional Resilience and Mental Health Expert
Innovating with Trust
Dr. Rumeet Billan, Leadership, Emotional Resilience and Mental Health Expert
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Health Break
Health Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
A 40-Year History of Safety Shares
Roy Slack, Director of Cementation Americas and Torex Gold Resources
A 40-Year History of Safety Shares
Roy Slack, Director of Cementation Americas and Torex Gold Resources
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Industry Panel: Reconnecting on the Evolution of Mining Safety
Industry Panel: Reconnecting on the Evolution of Mining Safety
Don Duval, NORCAT, Frank Demers, Vale, Keith Hanson, Lifemark Health Group, Samantha Espley, Stantec
Moderator: Derek Budge, Redpath
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Mental Health: Finding Your Voice
How to stop suffering in silence and create an attitude of resilience
Allan Kehler, Mental Health Advocate
Mental Health: Finding Your Voice
How to stop suffering in silence and create an attitude of resilience
Allan Kehler, Mental Health Advocate
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Information Exchange Trade Show
Information Exchange Trade Show
Thursday, April 20, 2023
8:00 – 12:20 p.m.
Technical sessions
Technical sessions
12:20 – 1:15 p.m.
Awards luncheon
Awards luncheon
1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association awards
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
The Success-Energy Equation
How to regain focus, recharge your life, and really get sh*t done
Michelle Cederberg, Change, Health and Productivity Expert
How to regain focus, recharge your life, and really get sh*t done
Michelle Cederberg, Change, Health and Productivity Expert
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Closing remarks
Closing remarks
For conference inquires, please contact Gaby Lemon, Events Specialist or call 705-677-5367.
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