This years’ AGM and Convention will be taking place in St.John’s Newfoundland June 2nd – June 4th. St.John’s is known for its warm, welcoming and storytelling culture. This years convention will not only take place in St.Johns’ but will also include events and activities that share in the spirit of Newfoundlands’ fun and unique atmosphere. Did you know Maclean’s magazine thinks Newfoundland and Labrador has one of the Top 10 Friendliest Cultures in the World?!
The Western Safety Group meeting is open to all CDDA members. The focus of the meetings is to share safety information, incidents, accidents, new safety innovations and products. Western Safety Group Meeting Agenda: 9:00 – 9:15 Call Meeting to Order & Introductions Review Agenda Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting Business Arising from the Minutes 9:15 - 10:00 Accident, Incident discussion and Analysis 10:00 – 10:45 Q & A Karen Coates, Mines Inspector, Ministry of Labour Relations & Workplace Safety 10:45 – 11:00 Coffee 11:00 – 12:00 Gord Moker, Safe Saskatchewan Mission Zero 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 Matt Tokaruk, Ministry of Environment Senior Ecological Protection Specialist 1:45 – 2:30 CDDA updates, Quarterly Awards next meeting & closing remarks
The Eastern Safety Group meeting is open to all CDDA members. The focus of the meeting is to share safety information, incidents, accidents, new safety innovations and products. The meeting will highlight the CDDA's November focus on opioids in the workplace.
This will be a great event to send a representative from your organization and have them bring the information back to your teams. Community members are invited to talk to road safety professionals and first responders about distracted driving. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, talk about their experiences and discuss opportunities to protect drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who share their roads. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to tirf@tirf.ca
SAVE THE DATE! The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association will be hosting the 77th annual AGM and Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario May 31 to June 2, 2020. Stay tuned for more information regarding registration, activities and convention schedule. We are now seeking submissions from anyone who would like to present a technical paper. Please contact office@cdda.ca to receive a submission form.
77th AGM and Convention After a long wait, we are pleased to announce that registration for the 77th Annual General Meeting and Convention of the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is now open! This year’s convention will not only offer our members a unique networking opportunity but the chance to promote and discuss safety, sustainability and environmental stewardship in the diamond drilling industry. From Sunday, September 11 to Tuesday, September 13th, the event will be held in Niagara Falls at the Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. The event will include a Keynote Presentation from Doug Smith, a Mini Tradeshow, an optional Golf Day, Technical Paper Presentations from industry luminaries, a Safety Awards Ceremony and Dinner with Live Band Roadhouse, an optional Companion Wine Tour, and much more! To register today, email office@cdda.ca for a registration form! Book Your Group Rate | Marriott International Event Summary: Canadian Diamond Drilling Association Convention Booking Availability: Start Date: Friday, September 9, 2022 End Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Last Day to Book: Thursday, August 11, 2022 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: • Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa for 240 CAD per night
Attention All CDDA members: We would like to extend an invitation to our upcoming 2023 Canadian Diamond Drilling Association 78th A.G.M & Convention. Located at the beautiful Kananaskis Mountain Lodge resort Sunday, June 11th- Tuesday, June 13th. Mark your calendars! in the upcoming months, the CDDA will contact you with further information!
From now until October 30, 2023, invite your team members to take the pledge on our website and commit to supporting mental health in the drilling industry. The company with the most pledges will earn a free pizza party! By signing this pledge, you are joining forces with CDDA to start important conversations and promote an open environment for mental health discussions. Pledge to educate yourself, share with others, and support our industry as we move forward. All prize winners announced October 31, 2023! Take the Pledge Here Bring It to the Surface is an industry-wide initiative focusing on spreading awareness, driving action and sharing mental health and wellness resources with each other. Visit our page for more information. https://www.cdda.ca/healthandwellness/
Get ready to show off your company’s dedication to health and wellness with the CDDA’s Bring it to the Surface T-shirts! On World Mental Health Day October 10, 2023, share a social media post featuring your team wearing our Bring it to the Surface T-shirts or promoting the CDDA’s Bring it to the Surface Program and tag us for your chance to win a free delegate registration at the 2024 CDDA AGM and Convention. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your commitment to employee well-being while engaging with like-minded professionals in the drilling industry. Join us in promoting health and wellness – we can’t wait to see your posts! All participants will be entered in the draw, winner announced October 31, 2023. Click here to download your T-shirt Design today! Tag us on Social Media: Facebook: @CanadianDiamondDrillingAssociation Instagram: @cdda_drilling Twitter: @cdda_on LinkedIN: @Canadian Diamond Drilling Association
