Manitoba Environmental Industries Association

🎉 Good news! Registration for MEIA’s AGM & Technical Seminar has been extended until Monday! 🎉 Join us for one of MEIA’s most anticipated events of the year – where Manitoba’s environmental and cleantech leaders come together to share knowledge, connect, and celebrate excellence in our sector. ⚡ Why You Can’t Miss This: 🌍 Cutting-edge technical presentations on regulations, innovations, and sustainability trends 🌍 Exclusive networking with industry, government, academia, and emerging professionals 🌍 Important MEIA updates and insights into the future of our organization and programming 🌍 A special Awards Presentation recognizing incredible contributions to the environmental sector 🏆 Honouring Excellence: We are proud to celebrate Joe Cattani, recipient of MEIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, for his outstanding contributions to Manitoba’s environmental and cleantech industries. Pinchin in Canada & Miller Environmental Corporation will be presenting the MEIA Deb Tardiff Scholarship to two exceptional students: 🎓 Shamim Anowar & 🎓 Chathuri Mudalige! 🗓️ Event Date: April 23, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 📍 Location: The Leaf at the Assiniboine Park - 145 The Leaf Way 🎟️ Registration closes this Thursday – don’t wait! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dmDSC69y Be part of the conversations shaping Manitoba’s green economy and help us celebrate the people making a real difference.

🌍 Last Chance to Register! 🌍 MEIA Annual General Meeting & Technical Seminar 🗓️ Happening Soon – Registration Closes This Thursday, April 17! Join us for one of MEIA’s most anticipated events of the year – where Manitoba’s environmental and cleantech leaders come together to share knowledge, connect, and celebrate excellence in our sector. ⚡ Why You Can’t Miss This: -Cutting-edge technical presentations on regulations, innovations, and sustainability trends -Exclusive networking with industry, government, academia, and emerging professionals -Important MEIA updates and insights into the future of our organization and programming -A special Awards Presentation recognizing incredible contributions to the environmental sector 🏆 Honouring Excellence: We are proud to celebrate Joe Cattani, recipient of MEIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, for his outstanding contributions to Manitoba’s environmental and cleantech industries. Pinchin in Canada & Miller Environmental Corporation will be presenting the MEIA Deb Tardiff Scholarship to two exceptional students: 🎓 Shamim Anowar & 🎓 Chathuri Mudalige! Thank you to all who have contributed to the Deb Tardiff Scholarship Fund - Miller Environmental Corporation & Pinchin in Canada. Both have demonstrated academic excellence and made meaningful contributions to the environmental sciences, continuing Deb Tardiff’s inspiring legacy. 🗓️ Event Date: April 23, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 📍 Location: The Leaf at the Assiniboine Park - 145 The Leaf Way 🎟️ Registration closes this Thursday – don’t wait! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dmDSC69y Be part of the conversations shaping Manitoba’s green economy and help us celebrate the people making a real difference.

MEIA is excited to be at the 2025 Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association Sustainable Energy Conference and AGM today in Steinbach, Manitoba! This year’s conference theme “Powering Tomorrow, Using Today’s Technology” brought together leaders and innovators in sustainable energy to share ideas, foster progress, and build momentum for a cleaner energy future. Our Executive Director, Jack Winram, helped kick off the day by sharing an update on MEIA’s work and impact, and we are thrilled to connect with so many like-minded organizations passionate about sustainability in Manitoba and beyond. Thank you to ManSEA for hosting another impactful event. MEIA is proud to support the 2025 Sustainable Energy Conference and to stand alongside the individuals and organizations driving sustainable energy solutions forward. #MEIA #SustainableEnergy #ManSEA2025 #PoweringTomorrow #CleanEnergy #Manitoba

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our webinar on Bill C-59: How Industry Can Prepare. The session was a great success and packed with valuable insights around the recently passed “greenwashing bill” and what it means for businesses moving forward. A big thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their time and expertise: 🌿 Alex Stuart, Standard Carbon ⚖️ Conor Chell, KPMG 📣 Colleen Holloway, KPMG 🌍 Todd Burns, Cypher Environmental Ltd 📖 Jack Winram, MEIA Executive Director We appreciate your thoughtful perspectives on legal considerations, verification requirements, brand strategy, and the broader impact on cleantech and environmental industries. Thank you as well to all of the participants who took the time to attend and engage - we’re grateful for your interest and the great questions you brought to the discussion. And a special shoutout to Heather Roscoe for managing everything behind the scenes and helping the event run smoothly! 👏 #MEIA #BillC59 #Greenwashing #Sustainability #Cleantech #EnvironmentalCompliance #ManitobaBusiness

Today is the final day to register for ManSEA's Sustainable Energy Conference. This year's conference will be held on April 9th in Steinbach, MB. Trina Semenchuk will discuss her business Little Greenhouse That Could and how she uses the energy model she created and her mechanical engineering background to evaluate the energy consumption of proposed vertical farm designs while comparing that to traditional agriculture. Lorne Pelletier will present how the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, is planning for up to 300MW of energy production through wind energy developments within the next five years. Paul Neufeld, Project Manager at Southern Comfort Mechanical Inc. and Ed Lohrenz, of GEOptimize will discuss the geothermal industry and the challenges of different ground source options and briefly touch on the pros and cons of air-source heat pumps. Joseph Furgal, P.Eng., Preconstruction Manager at Bockstael Construction, will guide attendees through the intricacies of a deep energy retrofit design-build. His presentation will showcase innovative work with solar and geothermal energy at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation's Dakota Oyate Lodge. Joe will be joined by Darby Essie, Energy Advocate of Sioux Valley. Darby works with Energy Efficiency Manitoba to bring their programs into Sioux Valley to lower energy costs to homes and community businesses. We will also hear from Henry David (Hank) Venema of Strategic Systems Engineering and Alec Massé of Typha Co. to learn more about cattail harvesting and their utilization as biomass feedstock. Curtis Wiebe, board member of ManitobaEV, as he shares his family’s journey into the EV lifestyle—the challenges, the rewards, and the lessons learned along the way. He’ll also explore the advantages of going electric for rural communities and discuss ways to encourage more neighbours to join the EV revolution. Darrell Boyko, Vice President of Business Development at Innovative NRG Inc. will discuss accelerating the adoption of advanced waste-to-energy technologies. With a focus on bridging the gap between cutting-edge solutions and real-world impact, he will highlight how waste challenges can be turned into energy opportunities. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/g2aqPZrz

Have you saved your spot for next week's Sustainable Energy Conference? Registration closes this Friday, April 4th! Join us in Steinbach, MB on April 9th for a full day of presentations on topics such as the Manitoba Métis Federation's majority-owned wind energy projects, the deep energy retrofit at the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation's Dakota Oyate Lodge, cattail harvesting and utilization, advanced waste-to-energy technologies, vertical farming, geothermal heat pumps, and electric vehicles in rural Manitoba. Register Online: https://lnkd.in/g2aqPZrz

Is your business at risk of a greenwashing fine? 🌿🤔 With the passing of Bill C-59—Canada’s new "greenwashing bill"—businesses are facing heightened scrutiny over environmental and social claims. While the bill aims to improve accountability, many companies worry that making any sustainability claim could leave them vulnerable. Join our FREE WEBINAR to hear from industry experts as they break down the bill’s legal framework, verification requirements, brand and reputation risks, and what it means for your business. Join Speakers: 🎙️ Alex Stuart - Standard Carbon 🎙️ Conor Chell - KPMG Canada 🎙️ Colleen Holloway - KPMG Canada 🎙️ Todd Burns - Cypher Environmental Ltd Topics Include: 💡 Minimum requirements for verification 💡 Legal considerations & compliance strategies 💡 Brand & reputation management 💡 How this bill impacts cleantech competition Don’t let uncertainty put your business at risk. Sign up today to stay ahead of the regulations! DETAILS 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 🕗 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST 📍 Location: Online Delivery 🎟 Cost: FREE! REGISTER HERE 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grfiZDqd

🌱 Event Recap: Student Chapter Speed Networking & Workshop – Reduce, Reuse, Relations! ⚖️ Last night, the MEIA Student Chapter and UM Pre-Law Society came together for an evening of learning, networking, and mentorship. The event gave students the opportunity to develop essential networking skills and connect with professionals in the environmental and legal sectors. The evening kicked off with a dynamic networking workshop led by Katharine Cherewyk, Certified Executive Coach (ACC) and Padraig Facilitator. Students explored how to identify their personal values, build their personal brand, overcome networking fears, and engage in meaningful, curiosity-driven conversations. Following the workshop, students put their new skills to the test during a speed networking session with mentors from the legal and environmental fields. Engaging in structured 10-minute rotations, students had the chance to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and expand their professional networks. We are incredibly grateful to our mentors for sharing their time and expertise: Peter Kulchyski, Delaine Russo, Randy Webber, Carly Dyck, John Stefaniuk, K.C., Lindsay Warelis, Sven Hombach, and Ute Holweger. Their guidance and experience made a lasting impact on all who attended. With great conversations, new connections, and even a few prizes, the event was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who joined us—we look forward to more opportunities to bring students and professionals together. #MEIAStudentChapter #Networking #Mentorship #EnvironmentalLaw #ProfessionalDevelopment

This is it - the last chance to lock in the lowest price for ManSEA's 2025 Sustainable Energy Conference! Early Bird tickets will be available until the end of the day, March 21st! Make sure you grab your tickets for this year's conference on April 9th in Steinbach, MB. We have a great lineup of speakers and look forward to engaging conversations and meaningful connections. Register online today to secure your tickets at discounted prices: https://lnkd.in/g2aqPZrz

This morning, our Industry Workforce Development Manager, Annette Woodroffe, attended the BizforClimate Circular Economy Workshop, presented by Supply Chain Manitoba. The session featured an insightful presentation by Mike Fernandes and Sydney Van Aert, highlighting how circular economy principles can enhance business resilience and competitiveness. Attendees explored real-world case studies, practical tools, and strategies for integrating circular practices—all while networking and touring the Rocke Event Centre. Thank you to Supply Chain Manitoba, Mike, and Sidney for an engaging and informative session! #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness #MEIA