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What's New?
DRI CANADA strives to provide a knowledge base for Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery Professionals. Our appearance at tradeshows and other events helps us to share the knowledge. DRI CANADA shares any newsworthy events with our members here.
International BCM Conference 2010
Managing the "Unexpected" -
Are we really "Ready" for it?
October 26 to 28, 2010
KLCC Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur
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2010 DRI CANADA Award of Excellence Winners
The 4th Annual DRI CANADA Award of Excellence Presentation was held on June 8, 2010 at a reception sponsored by DRI CANADA at the World Conference on Disaster Management in Toronto.
The interest in the DRI CANADA Award of Excellence Program has increased every year and the 2010 Program has been the most successful in its four year history with the highest number of nominations from organizations all across the country. The value of this award is being recognized by organizations and the industry.
2010 DRI CANADA Award of Excellence Recipients
- Credit Union Central of Nova Scotia
- Children Youth and Social Services Information and Information Technology Cluster
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NEW DRI CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS and EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DRI CANADA’S Annual General Meeting was held June 6, 2010 where the results of our recent Election of the Board of Directors were announced. As per our By-laws, in the first meeting of the Board of Directors the Executive Committee was elected by the Directors.
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NEW DRI CANADA CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
DRI CANADA’S Annual General Meeting was held June 6, 2010 where the results of our recent acclamation
of the Certification Commission were announced. As per our By-laws, at the first Certification Commission
meeting the Executives of the Commission were elected.
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Government of Canada announces the Federal Emergency Response Plan
OTTAWA, March 15, 2010 - The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, accompanied by Daniel Petit, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, announced the release of the Federal Emergency Response Plan (FERP).
“The Federal Emergency Response Plan will help ensure the Government of Canada’s response to an emergency is seamless, and that key decisions can be made quickly when disasters strike,” said Minister Toews. “Canadians can be assured that we have the right plan and the right decision-making structures in place in the event of an emergency.”
“The plan is designed to coordinate the federal emergency response effort with those of the provincial and territorial governments as well as the private sector and non-governmental organizations. Our goal is to ensure the protection and safety of Canadians,” added Mr. Petit.
This year Canada has hosted the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, and will host the G8 and G20 meetings and the North American Leaders’ Summit. Canadians and visitors to Canada can be confident that the Government of Canada is ready to collaborate effectively with its partners to respond to any emergency.
The Federal Emergency Response Plan was developed by Public Safety Canada in consultation with other federal departments. It has been formally approved by the Government of Canada along with the Federal Policy for Emergency Management, which outlines Canada’s emergency management policy and provides a framework for emergency management at the federal level. This policy details the emergency management roles and responsibilities of federal institutions derived from existing legislative authorities.
Information:
Media Relations, Public Safety Canada
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Dear DRI CANADA Members:
RE: 2010 Membership Invoices
Please take note that your 2010 DRI CANADA membership invoice has been mailed via Canada Post on Wednesday, January 12, 2010.
It has come to our attention that some DRI CANADA Members may have received an invoice and reminder from DRI INTERNATIONAL (DRII) for their 2010 membership.
These notices were issued by DRII in error. Although we are affiliated, DRI CANADA AND DRII are separate organizations.
As a DRI CANADA member, your annual membership fees must be paid to the DRI CANADA office at:
200 Sanders St., Suite 201
P.O. Box 552
Kemptville, Ontario
K0G 1J0
If you received an invoice/reminder from DRII for your 2010 DRI CANADA membership, please disregard and contact the DRI CANADA office immediately: toll free at 1-888-728-3742 (or at 613-258-2271) or by email at info@dri.ca in order that we may confirm corrective action with DRII.
Thank you,
Grant Whittaker
Executive Director
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Delivery of Courses In-House
DRI CANADA arranges for “in-house training sessions” and at a discounted price. Typically the BCLE 2000 is the most popular course for in-house delivery. For additional information and details on how to arrange for in-house training, please contact Bev Kelemen at DRI CANADA at 613-258-2271/1.888.728.3742 or info@dri.ca
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