Auditing Association of Canada 2015 Conference, Workshops and Annual General Meeting Delta Halifax 1900 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia September 16 - 18, 2015

Advancing the Profession: Environmental Auditing Mandates and Roles - Application of Risk Management Tools

This conference will explore the subthemes of The Importance of Auditing in a Sustainable Society and Managing Risk in Our Industry. The Conference promises to be an opportunity for all of us to think outside our traditional "auditing" box and explore new venues to apply our traditional skills.

As Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality and on behalf of Regional Council, I am delighted to extend warm greetings and a special welcome to all attending the Auditing Association of Canada’s (AAC) Annual Conference taking place September 16-18, 2015. The work conducted by members of the AAC through leadership in environmental, health and safety auditing and risk management is critical to the proper functioning of public and private institutions, and we are honored to host you. Our historic port city has been entertaining guests for over 260 years and we take pride in our reputation as one of the world’s most hospitable and welcoming destinations. During your stay, I hope you take time to explore some of the rich history, culture, and natural beauty our region has to offer.

I want to acknowledge, with gratitude, the AAC organizing team for their hard work in planning and hosting this year’s Conference here in our region. I wish you much success and trust your visit will be a truly memorable experience.

Kindest regards,

Mike Savage Mayor

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

Conference and Workshop Schedule

September 16, 2015

7:15 - 8:00 Registration

7:30 - 8:15 Breakfast

8:15 - 8:35 Welcome from AAC President, Sue Keane

8:35 - 8:45 Welcome from Mr. Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality

8:45 - 9:10 Key Note Speaker - Honorable Andrew Younger, Minister of the Environment, Nova Scotia

The Importance of Auditing in a Sustainable Society

9:10 - 10:30 Session 1 - Sustainable Initiatives - moderator Brenda MacDonald

Sustainability is a corporate priority and a documented interest for many organizations but how are statements on sustainability put into practice? This session will explore sustainable initiatives undertaken by various companies and what role audit may play in these initiatives.

1. Business Sustainability Requires Ethics - Maintaining a Social License to Operate - Peter Beukema, P. Eng., EP(CEA), EP(EMSLA), Senior Associate Environmental Engineer, Amec Foster Wheeler

2. Sustainable Electricity - Kevin Laframboise, P. Eng., Director, EH&S Audit, Hydro One

3. HRM Energy and Environment Initiatives - Shannon Miedema, Environmental Performance Officer, HRM Energy and Environment

10:30 - 10:50 Refreshment Break / Exhibit Visits

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

10:50 - 11:00 Exhibitor Briefing - Robert Kolanko - Conformance Check

11:00 - 11:10 Exhibitor Briefing - Anne Marie Pizzitelli - BSI

11:10 - 11:20 Exhibitor Briefing - Krys Willman, Regscan

11:20 - 12:00 Featured Speaker - Clearwater's Commitment to Sustainability - Colin MacDonald, Co-owner and Chairman of Clearwater Fine Foods

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:10 Session 2 - Sustainability in the Food Sector - moderator Sue Keane

As consumers, we are constantly reminded of the importance of sustainability as it relates to our food sources. This session will explore how these claims are verified and the role of auditing in this verification.

1. Sustainability Initiatives at Loblaw Canada - Melanie Agopian, Senior Director, Sustainability and Control Brand Planning, Loblaw Companies Limited

2. Sustainability and 3rd Party Audits - Colin Tippett, Vice President Process Improvement, Cooke Aquaculture

3. Standards for Sustainable Fishing and Seafood Traceability - Jay Lugar, Program Director, Canada, Marine Stewardship Council

2:10 - 3:30 Session 3 - Occupational Health and Safety - moderator Colin Hines

This session will explore health and safety aspects of auditing, how individuals can be certified, how those individuals that are new to the world of auditing can get involved and the importance of auditing in health and safety programs.

1. Certification of Safety Professionals - John Hollohan, CRSP Governor, Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals

2. Auditor Candidate Development - A Challenge for Us All - Paul Carolan, Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

3. OH&S - The Need to Audit Your Program - Conrad LeLievre, Corporate Safety Coordinator, CBCL

4. Airport Safety Management - Planning for Failure - CAR107 - Rod MacGibbon, Sr. Management Systems Consultant, Amec Foster Wheeler

3:30 - 3:45 Refreshment Break / Exhibit Visits

3:45 - 5:00 AGM (members only)

6:30 - 11:00 Dinner and Down East Kitchen Party Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (Conference attendees and guests welcome. Pre-registration necessary)

Doors open at 6:00 pm to allow participants extra time to explore the Museum. Cash bar available at 6:30 pm. Seating for dinner starts at 7:30 pm. (Address: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax)

September 17, 2015

7:35 - 8:45 Breakfast

Managing Risk in our Industry

8:45 - 10:00 Session 4 - The New ISO 14001 - moderator Colin Hines

This session will explore the upcoming changes to ISO 14001 and the potential impact on our management systems. It will also look at the value of audits and how they can be improved.

1. Report from the ISO 14001 Colloquium VII - Brenda MacDonald, Director, Environmental Governance, Nova Scotia Power

2. Changes in ISO 14001:2015 from a Registrar's Perspective - Denise Wecker-Seipke, EHS Technical Manager, BSI

3. Improving the Value of Audits - Todd Hall, President of Environmental and Risk Assurance Services, Inc.

10:00 - 10:30 Refreshment Break / Exhibitor Visits

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

10:30 - 11:45 Session 5 - Stakeholder Expectations re: Climate Change - moderator Todd Hall

1. Insurance Industry's Perspective on Climate Change Risk, Risk-Based Premiums and Expectations Regarding Risk Management - Amanda Dean, Regional VP Atlantic Canada, Insurance Bureau of Canada

2. Legal Perspective on Climate Change - Laura Zizzo, BES, JD, Founder of Zizzo, Allan, DeMarco, LLP

3. Provincial Perspective on Climate Change - Will Green, Manager, Air Quality and Climate Change, Nova Scotia Department of Environment

11:45 - 1:00 Lunch

12:30 - 1:00 Featured Speaker - Larry Munroe, Auditor General, Halifax Regional Municipality

1:00 - 2:00 Session 6 - Expansion of Audit Mandates and Associated Risks – moderator Peter Beukema

1. Risk Assessment Related to Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standard - Susan Girt, Senior Regulatory Coordinator, City of Hamilton, Public Works Department

2. Environmental Risk Management at the Halifax Port Authority - Chris MacDonald, Environment Manager, Halifax Port Authority

3. Transport Canada Airport Lease Monitoring - Julie Dupius, Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Transport Canada

2:00 - 3:00 Session 7 - Risk Management - Climate Change – moderator Rebecca Cameron

1. Verification of Claims for Carbon Offsets - Andy Snazyk, Business Analyst, Walker Environmental

2. GHG Verifications - 14064 - Joe Harriman, Ph.D., P. Chem., Team Lead - Environmental Management, Stantec

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

3. Climate Change - Imperatives, Expectations, Initiatives and the Role for Management System Professionals and Auditors - Todd Hall, President of Environmental and Risk Assurance Services, Inc.

3:00 - 3:15 Refreshment Break / Exhibitor Visits

3:15 - 4:15 Session 8 - Site Remediation / Decommissioning - Risk Management

1. The Sydney Tar Pond Model - Colin Hines, Vice-President, Atlantic Environmental Training and On-Site Services

2. Environmental Protection and Auditing During the Decommissioning Process - Jim Samms, Regulatory Environmental Specialist, New Brunswick Power

3. An Introduction to Sustainable Remediation - Maylia Parker, Atlantic Outreach Coordinator, SuRF Canada

4:15 - 4:30 AAC President Closing remarks (Brenda MacDonald)

September 18, 2015 Refreshment breaks will be provided. Breakfast and lunch are not included. 8:00 - 4:00 Workshop 1 - ISO 19011:2011 - Guidelines for Aud iting

Management Systems or How to Audit!

This workshop will offer valuable interpretation and application of ISO 19011:2011 to provide training for both "newbies" as well as moderately experienced auditors and all levels of risk managers. This training will include plenty of anecdotal insights and hands on workshops and exercises delivered by trainers with significant experience in a range of industry sectors/municipalities and auditing perspectives. Certificates will be issued to each participant following successful completion of the Workshop. Instructors: Peter Beukema (Amec Foster Wheeler) and Susan Girt (City of Hamilton)

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

8:00 - 12:00 Workshop 2 - ISO 14001:2015 - A Registrar's Perspective

This workshop will include a review of the changes in the upcoming ISO 14001:2015 - the new sections, the revised sections, and the clarifications of intent. It will also include with explanations based on historical audit data, where 14001 was, where it is now, and where it wants to be 5-15 years down the road. This will be an interactive session with expected input from attendees. Instructor: Denise Wecker-Seipke, EHS Technical Manager, BSI Group.

1:00 - 4:00 Workshop 3 - Exam Preparation This workshop has proven popular with past exam candidates. It provides insights to those contemplating writing certification exams. The workshop typically covers exam structure; relevant ISO and CSA definitions, principles, ethics, and their interpretation and application. This is an interactive session.

1:00 - 4:00 Workshop 4 - Risk Based Corrective Action Plannin g

This workshop is designed to provide insights into effective corrective action planning. There will be a focus on applying risk based principles. It is relevant to auditors, auditees, and audit clients. The session is interactive and will include practical exercises.

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

Sponsors Silver Level

DUERDEN & KEANE's environmental consulting services integrate a range of scientific, technical and environmental management specialties. D&K's multidisciplinary approach capitalizes on the engineering, biological, chemical and management skills of its expert team members.

D&K's expertise:

� Development and auditing of Environmental Management Systems � Environmental compliance audits � Environmental emergency prevention, preparedness and response � Environmental training and education � Hazardous waste management � Federal and provincial environmental regulations

Our team leaders have extensive environmental management experience. They employ a systematic approach to project management and have undertaken environmental management projects throughout the world, including China, Russia, the Caribbean, South America, Bermuda, and India.

Contract: Colin Duerden / Sue Keane Phone 902 435 7562 Fax 902 484 7639 Email dandk@duerdenandkeane.com Web www.duerdenandkeane.com

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The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

Bronze Level

The Auditing Association of Canada appreciates the generous support of our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors (see p. 9-11 of our conference agenda for a listing). The Auditing Association of Canada is also pleased to report that our conference is carbon neutral as calculated and verified by Walker Industries.

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