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This Conference organized by CWWA for the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water has the objectives of assuring continuous improvement in drinking water services and public health in the face of new challenges, aging infrastructures and new solutions. The Conference brings together the latest reports and papers on drinking water issues and provides an unique opportunity for Canadian regulators, utility managers, researchers and other stakeholders in Canadian drinking water to meet and exchange views.
This biennial Conference is sponsored by the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water (CDW) which publishes most notably the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality and other information pertinent to those in the drinking water field. The Conference provides a unique opportunity for all stakeholders in drinking water to meet and present or exchange views on current and emerging issues related to the provision of safe drinking water. CWWA is pleased to support the CDW by undertaking the organizational and logistical arrangements.
The Conference Technical Program Committee is seeking abstracts for the 14th Canadian National Conference on Drinking Water. While the theme of the Conference is Drinking water in the 21st century: from research to reality and the Technical Program Committee has a preference for papers and posters oriented towards this theme, papers and posters on all subjects relevant to drinking water quality and supply are also welcome. It is expected that Conference Sessions will focus around the topics outlined in the section below.
Abstracts of approximately 500 words in Word format, with no attachments or images, should be submitted by electronic mail. Abstracts must be received by April 1, 2010. Please provide your name, mailing address, e-mail, phone and fax numbers. Authors will be notified of acceptance by June 2, 2010.
Final manuscripts in English or French must be submitted before the end of the Conference and will be peer reviewed for possible publication in the Proceedings.
Please send your abstract(s) by e-mail to admin@cwwa.ca or by mail to:
14th Canadian National Conference on Drinking Water
c/o CWWA
11-1010 Polytek Street
Ottawa, ON K1J 9H9
Special Speaker Registration Fee:
Speakers are expected to register for the Conference. As an incentive to Conference speakers, $75 will be deducted from the All Days Conference fee. Or speakers attending only on the day of their presentations will be given a complimentary Single Day registration.
The Canadian National Conference & Policy Forum on Drinking Water is a well established and anticipated event that attracts hundreds of water professionals and researchers from across the country and around the world. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this first class Canadian national event.
Conference Objectives and Format
With the objectives of assuring continuous improvement in drinking water services and public health in the face of new challenges, aging infrastructures and new solutions, the Conference will bring together the most topical reports and papers on drinking water issues. The 2010 Conference and Policy Forum will focus on the unique challenges faced in aligning research needs with reality in the drinking water situations across the country. The Conference will feature both oral and poster presentations, and possibly a policy or research forum.The Forum will address regulatory issues, research needs, and the contaminants of emerging concern.
Every person involved in drinking water supply and public health should attend and particularly those affected by the policy and regulatory frameworks or public concerns. The Conference provides a unique opportunity for Canada's consulting engineers, government regulators, municipal utility managers, public health professionals, private operators, researchers, students and others concerned with drinking water to meet, mingle and discuss the current and emerging issues. Thus, the conference discussions will help develop policies and the path forward.
The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water is the sponsor of this biennial Conference. The Committee develops the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, which are published by Health Canada and initiated the Source to Tap management framework, published jointly by the Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment and Health Canada. The Guidelines focus on reviews of scientific data relating to drinking water quality, on assessments of the implications of this data for health and on policies designed to protect the safe quality of the nation's drinking water supplies. The Source to Tap approach followed in Canada integrates and sets out the framework of areas and activities needed to ensure public health in drinking water supply.
Supplementary Workshops and Events
It is anticipated that there will be supplementary workshops, events and meetings held in conjunction with the Conference. Check this Conference webpage frequently to read the latest news on both the Conference and additional opportunities. If you are a member of a group of stakeholders who would like to meet around this event or would like to propose a workshop, please contact the Conference Coordinators.
Conference venue and Hotel Accommodations
The 14th Canadian National Conference and 5th Policy Forum on Drinking Water will take place at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Sheraton Cavalier Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Saskatoon and conveniently located near many attractions. This four-and-a-half star hotel offers a stunning riverbank location, attentive staff and the ultimate in sleep comfort, the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed.
A CWWA roomblock at a special rate is reserved for Conference delegates. A King bed is available at $179/night and a Queen or 2 Double Beds or 1 Queen & 1 Dbl Sofa is available at $154/night + taxes.
For guestroom reservations, please call 1 (800) 325-3535 and ask for the CWWA room block. Or reserve your room online at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/drinkingwaterdelegate. Please note that delegates are responsible for their travel and accommodations.
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