National Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) Meeting – Fall 2023

Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2

From 14 to15 November, we will be attending the 2023 National CMAC Fall Meeting in Ottawa. If you have questions or would like to set up a meeting, please email: jannie.guillemette@sopf-cidphn.gc.ca.  

2023 Marine Day on the Hill

The Metropolitain 700 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

On November 21, we will be taking part in the 2023 Marine Day on the Hill networking event in Ottawa. The reception is hosted jointly by the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, St. Lawrence Economic Development Council, and Les Armateurs du St-Laurent.   Organizer: Chamber of […]

Presentation at the Nautical Institute British Columbia Branch (NIBC) members meeting

CFB Esquimalt Wardroom 1586 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

On November 23, Ryan Gauvin, our Legal Counsel, will be presenting to maritime professionals at the NIBC members meeting. The Nautical Institute is an international non-governmental organization with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Oceans Protection Plan (OPP): Marine Dialogue Forum – Atlantic Region

Delta Hotel 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS, Canada

On November 28 and 29, 2023, we will be participating at the first OPP Marine Dialogue Forum organized in the Atlantic Region. The event is hosted by Transport Canada in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Our Legal Counsel, Ryan Gauvin will be discussing our role in paying compensation to Canadians affected by ship oil spills, with a […]

Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) Holiday Reception

National Arts Centre Al Zaibak Lantern Room 1 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

On November 29, we will be attending ACPA’s Holiday Reception event in Ottawa. We consider ports as important stakeholders, as they are very often involved in oil spill response operations. They can become claimants when their equipment and infrastructure are contaminated, or a spill disrupts their activities. Yet, they represent less than 5% of the […]

35th Annual Maritime Law Seminar

Hôtel William Gray 421 rue Saint-Vincent, Montreal, Québec, Canada

On December 1st, Cameron Grant, our Lead Legal Counsel will be presenting at the 35th Annual Maritime Law Seminar. This event, organized by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), will be held in Montreal. Our presentation will focus on two important judgments released in 2022. These decisions brought clarity on the nature and operation of the […]

Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Maritime Law Section 2023 Fall Seminar

Virtual event / Évènement virtuel

On December 6, Cameron Grant, our Lead Legal Counsel will be presenting at the 2023 Fall Seminar of the CBA Maritime Law Section. Our presentation will focus on recent judgments released which brought clarity on the nature and operation of the Fund.    

Webinar for Response Organizations

Virtual event / Évènement virtuel

On April 16, we will be hosting a webinar for the staff of Canada’s Response Organizations. Ryan Gauvin, our Legal Counsel, will provide information and answer their questions regarding the Fund. Did you know that there are currently four response organizations certified by Transport Canada? For more information, visit: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/response-organizations

2024 Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) Operations Committee Meeting

Hilton Vancouver Downtown 433 Robson St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

On April 23, Ryan Gauvin, our Legal Counsel will be presenting at the 2024 ACPA Operations Committee Meeting in Vancouver. Ports are important partners to us, as they are very often involved in oil spill response operations. They can become claimants when their equipment and infrastructure are contaminated, or a spill disrupts their activities. Yet, […]