From November 1 to 3, we will be participating at the Fall 2023 OPP Pacific Dialogue Forum. This is a virtual event hosted by Transport Canada (TC). All sessions will be livestreamed. Join us on November 3, between 8:40 and 9:40 a.m. (PDT). Our Legal Counsel, Ryan Gauvin will be giving a presentation called: “Marine […]
From November 7 to 10, Mark Gauthier, our Administrator will be participating in the Canadian delegation to the IOPC Funds’ governing bodies. The event will take place in person in London.
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.
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 […]
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).
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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