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Instructor: Lisa Benini
more info...		10/10/2024
-10/11/2024		9:00am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Ann Wyganowski
more info...		10/21/2024
-10/22/2024		9:00am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Tara Tobler
more info...		10/21/2024
-10/24/2024		9:00am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Rejean Pesant
more info...		10/28/2024
-10/31/2024		8:30am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Rejean Pesant
more info...		11/5/2024
-11/6/2024		8:30am to 5:00pm

The DRI Canada Board of Directors is hosting a reception and professional development event in Toronto for certified professionals.  More details and registration to be added in September.
more info...		11/7/202411:30am to 2:00pm

The DRI Canada Board of Directors is pleased to host a free professional development lunch at the Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto on November 7, 2024 for certified professionals.

Practical Considerations for Developing or Reviewing Protective Action Plans
Presenter:  Ray Unrau

Organizations occasionally encounter disruptive events that necessitate swift decisions resulting in protective actions. Whether it’s a routine fire drill requiring evacuation or a complex hazardous materials incident necessitating shelter-in-place, this session provides practical tips and real-world insights to enhance coordination with first responders. Participants will gain valuable information they can use to evaluate their current business continuity and safety plans, testing methodologies, and the coordination of internal communication processes.
 
Prepare to make your organization more resilient and responsive!

Ray has over 40 years of experience in Emergency Management, covering tactical, operational, and strategic response levels. While working as a paramedic, Ray was deeply moved by news reports of the post-earthquake devastation in Armenia. He took the initiative to organize the logistics needed to land a team of medics and firefighters behind the iron curtain within five days. This pivotal moment sparked his enduring interest in emergency management.
Ray later joined the City of Saskatoon Fire Department, specializing in medical HAZMAT and heavy rescue, and eventually became the City of Saskatoon’s Director of Emergency Management. In this role, he led several interorganizational and inter-jurisdictional change management initiatives, resulting in the widespread adoption of the Incident Command System, the design and implementation of an emergency operation center, and a new inter-agency Mobile Command Unit. Ray then joined the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, where he became the Chief of Emergency Management. During his tenure, he developed new provincial standards for fire departments, a standardized auto extrication program, and a new governance model for the provincial Emergency Operations Center. Ray also established the Intelligence Situational Awareness Team (ISAT) and set up the Government of Saskatchewan’s business continuity framework. Although recently retired, Ray remains active and passionate about using effective policy and governance to enhance public safety.

Please note any no shows will be charged $100. Cancelations are accepted up to 48 prior to the event
 
more info...		11/7/202412:30pm to 2:00pm

Penticton, Brtish Columbia
https://www.brcconference.ca/
more info...		11/18/2024
-11/21/2024		all day event

Instructor: Graeme Jannaway
more info...		11/18/2024
-11/21/2024		9:00am to 5:00pm

DRI Canada is dedicated to providing continued professional development for its certified professionals through a variety of opportunities.  Join us for a full day of bilingual presentations that are meant to leave you informed, inspired and engaged. This event promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking experience, bringing together experts and thought leaders from across the industry to share insights, strategies, and the latest developments in the field.

Event Highlights

Thought-Provoking Discussions:  Engage with industry experts in deep, insightful discussions on the most pressing issues and emerging trends in business continuity and disaster management.
  
Expert Panels:  Hear from seasoned professionals and thought leaders in cyber resilience and crisis communications, offering diverse perspectives and actionable advice.
  
Interactive Sessions:  Participate in interactive workshops and Q&A sessions designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  
Networking Opportunities:  Connect with fellow professionals, share experiences, and build valuable relationships within the business continuity community.

The symposium is a one-day event specifically designed for senior-level business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and risk management professionals. This symposium aims to provide a dynamic and interactive platform for leaders to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and discuss the latest trends in business continuity management.

Join us for the first virtual symposium, where senior-level business continuity professionals gather to share expertise, learn from each other, and shape the future of resilience. Together, we can build a community of empowered professionals who drive organizational preparedness and ensure the continuity of critical operations in the face of adversity.


more info...		11/21/2024
-11/21/2024		8:00am to 4:00pm

Instructor: Randy Smith
more info...		11/25/2024
-11/26/2024		8:30am to 5:00pm

Organizations today are confronted by a wide range of cyberattacks, and your organization is no exception. There are countless opportunities for hackers to cause massive disruptions, all of which will require a response that will involve you. That’s why this course is an absolute must. More than just another statement of the problem, Cyber Resilience for the Business Continuity Professional is an information-packed three-day experience that will provide an understanding of how to address cyber disruptions within a business continuity framework.

You’ll discover how business continuity and cybersecurity must integrate within every organization, using the five elements of cyber resilience: prepare/identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Collectively, these concepts and the resulting action plans will help to develop a strategy to effectively respond to unforeseen events and get your organization back up and running as quickly as possible. These two traditionally separate functions must work together, and with this course, you’ll be able to take steps to make that happen in your organization. Doing so will streamline well-coordinated identification and response to attacks or data breaches, minimize costs, protect the organization’s reputation, and give you the professional advantage of bringing the most current information and skills to the table.

Instructor: Ann Wyganowski
more info...		11/25/2024
-11/28/2024		9:00am to 5:00pm

Organizations today are confronted by a wide range of cyberattacks, and your organization is no exception. There are countless opportunities for hackers to cause massive disruptions, all of which will require a response that will involve you. That’s why this course is an absolute must. More than just another statement of the problem, Cyber Resilience for the Business Continuity Professional is an information-packed three-day experience that will provide an understanding of how to address cyber disruptions within a business continuity framework.

You’ll discover how business continuity and cybersecurity must integrate within every organization, using the five elements of cyber resilience: prepare/identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Collectively, these concepts and the resulting action plans will help to develop a strategy to effectively respond to unforeseen events and get your organization back up and running as quickly as possible. These two traditionally separate functions must work together, and with this course, you’ll be able to take steps to make that happen in your organization. Doing so will streamline well-coordinated identification and response to attacks or data breaches, minimize costs, protect the organization’s reputation, and give you the professional advantage of bringing the most current information and skills to the table.

Instructor: Ann Wyganowski
more info...		11/25/2024
-11/28/2024		9:00am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Tara Tobler
more info...		12/2/2024
-12/3/2024		8:30am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Ann Wyganowski
more info...		12/3/2024
-12/4/2024		9:30am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Ann Wyganowski
more info...		12/5/2024
-12/6/2024		9:00am to 5:00pm

Instructor: Randy Smith
more info...		12/9/2024
-12/12/2024		8:30am to 5:00pm

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