Conference & AGM

2022 College Conference & AGM

The College’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference was held on April 7-8, 2022 at the Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel in Victoria, BC.

The theme of the College of Applied Biology's 2022 Conference was "The Path Forward: Resilience, Reconciliation and Reserved Practice." Read on for the full agenda and information about the speakers and panels.

Registrants had the opportunity to participate in both the conference and the AGM through a live web broadcast. Registrants who attend the AGM will be eligible to claim to 2 Continuing Professional Development points and participation in the Conference will be valued at 7 points. More information about CPD can be found here. Conference registration is non-refundable and non-transferable after April 4, 2022.

Registration

Registering for the College's 2022 AGM & Conference is easy. Simply navigate to the College's portal, log-in, and select the 2022 Conference from the Events section.

You'll be able to select your ticket, choose add-ons for additional opportunities to participate, and check out -- all within the portal! If you don't have a profile on the College's portal, that's ok. You can sign up with your name and email and then access the event registration as normal. When you register for an online ticket to the Conference, you should receive a registration link from GoToWebinar on the same day. If you do not receive your registration link, please contact the College office.

Registration for the AGM is free. If you want to participate in the 2022 AGM online, you will sign up separately through GoToWebinar. Click the button below to register. Please note that you must register for the AGM in order to receive the link to join the session.

Pricing Information

Pass	Price	Total Price (GST incl.)
Two-day pass	SOLD	SOLD OUT
One-day pass (Fri.)	$250.00	$262.50
Online pass (Fri.)	$165.00	$173.50
Welcome reception pass	$25.00	$26.50

Please note Conference registration is non-refundable and non-transferable after April 4, 2022.

2022 Annual General Meeting

The 2022 Annual General Meeting occurred on April 7, 2022 at 4pm. The AGM was in-person at the Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel in Victoria, BC, but you could have also registered for an online broadcast of the meeting.

The 2021 AGM minutes, Annual Report, Audited Financial Statements and other materials were reviewed during the meeting. Instructions for how to participate in the College’s webinars can be found in this guide.

AGM Materials

2022 AGM & Conference Agenda

April 7th, 2022

Conference Day 1

1:00-1:45pm: Session A -- What It Means to be a Regulated Professional
- Panelists: Casey Macaulay, RPF, Registrar and Director of Act Compliance, Association of BC Forest Professionals; Shona Lawson, MSc., RPBio, Registrar and Director of Compliance, College of Applied Biology
- Networking Break (45 min.)
2:30-3:15pm: Session B -- Walking On Two Legs: Shared Decision Making in Wildlife Management
- Panelists: Sydney Goward, RPF (Non-practicing), MSc. Candidate, Environmental Studies, University of Victoria; Hunter Lampreau (Peyecw7), Wildlife Strategy, Qwelminte Secwepemc; Dennis Paradine, A/Manager of Policy and Legislation, Resource Stewardship Division, BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Annual General Meeting

4-5pm: The College of Applied Biology's 19th Annual General Meeting

Welcome Reception

7-9pm: Welcome Reception

April 8th, 2022

Conference Day 2

7:30am: Breakfast
8:30-9:15am: Opening Remarks -- Conference MCs Brian Clark & Theresa Fresco; David Eby, QC, Attorney General
9:15-10:15am: Session 1 -- Recovery and Resilience: The Role of Applied Biology Professionals
- Panelists: Tom Ethier, Deputy Minister, Office of the Premier; Angela Kane, CEO, Secwepemcùl’ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society; Steve Wilson, Ph.D, RPBio, Consultant, Ecologic Research
  - Networking Break (30 min.) -- Sponsored by Madrone Environmental Services
10:45-11:45am: Session 2 (SPECIAL SESSION) -- Indigenous Corporate Training: Consultation and Engagement with Indigenous Peoples
- Presenter: Flavio Caron, Indigenous Corporate Training
11:45am-1pm: Lunch
- Linda Michaluk Scholarship Fund Presentation -- Sponsored by LGL Limited
- Keynote Address -- Sponsored by Resource Stewardship Division, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development: Eli Enns, Co-Founder and President The IISAAK OLAM Foundation
  - Eli's address will cover topics such as ethical space, resilience, the importance of Indigenous Knowledge systems beyond ecological practices, all with the overarching need for interconnectedness and understanding.
1:15-2pm: Session 3 -- Cumulative Effects and Impacts on Practice
- Panelists: Robin Gage, LL.B, Managing Partner, Arvay Finlay LLP; Don Morgan, RPBio, Conservation Ecologist; Naomi Owens-Beek, RPBio, Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Manager, Saulteau First Nations
  - Networking Break (30 min.) -- Sponsored by Golder / WSP
2:30-3:15pm: Session 4 -- Changing Trends in Professional Regulation
- Panelists: Tracy L. Adams, Ph.D, Professor, Sociology, University of Western Ontario; Craig Nichol, Ph.D, P.Geo., Associate Head, Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan; Claire Sira, Ph.D, R.Psych, President, Psychologists BC
3:15-4pm: Session 5 -- One Year Under the Professional Governance Act
- Panelists: Paul Craven, LL.B, Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, BC Ministry of Attorney General; Kelly Dayman, AScT, P.L.Eng., Associate Director, Regulation of Firms, Engineers and Geoscientists BC; Christine Houghton, CEO, College of Applied Biology

Keynote Speaker:

The College is pleased to welcome Eli Enns, Co-Founder and President of The IISAAK OLAM Foundation as keynote speaker at the 2022 conference

Eli's keynote speech will present concepts such as ethical space, resilience, the importance of Indigenous Knowledge systems beyond ecological practices, all with the overarching need for interconnectedness and understanding. Eli's keynote will also touch on current events and his learnings from Indigenous Elders about restoring balance.

Eli is an internationally recognized expert in Indigenous-led conservation. From Tla-o-qui-aht Nation on his father’s side, and of Dutch Mennonite heritage on his mother’s side, Eli promotes holistic solutions for community and ecosystem health and well-being. With a background in political science, Eli is a ‘Nation-builder’ with values and approaches rooted in Indigenous economic theory and practice.

Nuu-chah-nulth values and concepts that guide Eli’s life and work:

hishuk-nish-tsa-wahk - “Everything is one and everything is interconnected.”
iisaak - “To observe, appreciate, and act accordingly.”

Committed Speakers:

Casey Macaulay, Registrar & Director of Act Compliance, Association of BC Forest Professionals
Christine Houghton, CEO, College of Applied Biology
Shona Lawson, Registrar & Director of Compliance, College of Applied Biology
Tom Ethier, Deputy Minister, Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Premier of British Columbia
Paul Craven, Superintendent, Office of the Superintedent of Professional Governance, BC Ministry of Attorney General
Kelly Dayman, Associate Director, Regulation of Firms, Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
Hunter Lampreau, Wildlife Strategy, Qwelminte Secwepemc
Sydney Goward, MSc. Candidate, Environmental Studies, University of Victoria
Dennis Paradine, A/Manager of Policy and Legislation, Resource Stewardship Division, BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Robin Gage, Managing Partner, Arvay Finlay LLP
Angela Kane, CEO, Secwepemcùl’ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society
Steve Wilson, Consultant, Ecologic Research
Don Morgan, Conservation Ecologist
Naomi Owens-Beek, Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Manager, Saulteau First Nations
Tracy L. Adams, Professor, Sociology, University of Western Ontario
Craig Nichol, Associate Head, Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan
Claire Sira, President, Psychologists BC

The College is also proud to present a special session on Consultation and Engagement with Indigenous Peoples, delivered by Flavio Caron from Indigenous Corporate Training!

Tradeshow

New for 2022 is the College of Applied Biology's Conference Tradeshow. Within the foyer of the Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel you will find a number of exhibitors with useful information, products and services. Stay tuned as more vendors are added.

Confirmed Vendors:

College of Applied Biology -- Stop by the College of Applied Biology booth to find out about volunteer opportunities with the College's various committees, task forces and working bodies, and speak to College staff and Councillors.
DWB Consulting Services Ltd. -- DWB Consulting Services Ltd (DWB) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in offering a full suite of value-added environmental, engineering and forestry services to our clients in Western Canada. Since 1990, DWB has grown from a small family run business to a multi-faceted company with over 200 experienced staff in offices throughout British Columbia, including several key Indigenous led partnerships.
WSP / Golder -- WSP / Golder will be aiming to showcase our environmental services including: Marine services, Environmental monitoring (erosion, sediment control, environmental management), Terrestrial Biology (vegetation/wildlife), Aquatic Biology (fisheries, water quality), Socio-community / economics, Indigenous relations, and the potential for new hire positions
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. -- Check back soon for information about this vendor's services.

PREMIER SPONSORS:

Friendship SPONSORS:

Are you interested in sponsoring the 2022 Conference or participating in the tradeshow? Contact Tory Davis, Communications Officer to see the 2022 sponsorship catalogue, or call the College Office at 1-250-383-3306.