This is a MUST ATTEND EVENT for everyone impacted by the numerous initiatives of the Governments of Ontario and Canada such as the Ontario Toxics Reduction Act, Blue Box Program Plan, and Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW); the review of the Waste Diversion Act; the Canadian Environmental Protection Act; the Food and Drugs Act; and the Pest Control Products Act.

Join your industry colleagues for an outstanding business program, designed specifically to assist you and your company meet the ever-changing demands facing our industry. Please take a moment to review the information below. Your attendance will be a worthwhile investment of your time.

Program Highlights


Keynote Breakfast Speaker:  Dr. Rick Smith
Executive Director, Environmental Defense

Find out how environmental organizations can work collaboratively with CCSPA on legislation and regulations of mutual concern to ensure the best public policy for Canadians.

Ontario Blue Box & MHSW Planning, Process and Impacts - Lessons Learned

The review of the Waste Diversion Act will impact Blue Box and MHSW Programs. Learn about our industry's issues, concerns and experiences to date. Find out how to work more effectively with Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) and with the Ontario Government as EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) programs move forward.

Speakers include:

  • Glenda Gies, Executive Director, Waste Diversion Ontario
  • Anne McConnell, Environmental & Regulatory Consultant, McConnell Hirning Consulting Ltd.
  • Andrew Horsman, Executive Director, Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS)

Government Relations 101
Shannon Coombs, President, CCSPA

Learn about the general workings of Parliament and the regulatory development process, key officials that we work with, the structure of Parliament and Departments, and issue management at CCSPA.

How to Raise Your Profile in Your Community with Your Elected Official

In light of the many programs initiated by the Ontario Government over the last 3 years and increasing regulation by the Government of Canada, it is critical that industry address the significant challenges of getting their messages heard by elected officials.

Speakers include:

  • Judy Shaw, Government & Public Affairs Director, Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc.
  • Lois Brown, Member of Parliament (Newmarket-Aurora)

Getting Your Message Out to the Media
John Capobianco, Senior Vice President, Partner, and National Public Affairs Lead, Fleishman-Hillard

Messages, especially science-related, are challenging to communicate to consumers. Find out how to get your message to the media and have it heard and then incorporated into their reporting.

Who Should Attend

All companies who are affected by any/all of the following:
  • Ontario Toxics Reduction Act
  • Ontario Blue Box Program Plan and MHSW (Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste)
  • Consolidated MHSW Program Plan Phase 2-3
  • Review of the Waste Diversion Act
  • Canadian Environmental Protection Act
  • Food and Drugs Act
  • Pest Control Products Act
Committee members and business leaders of CCSPA member companies including:
  • Regulatory, technical, government affairs and legal professionals
  • Communications, public relations, and consumer affairs professionals

Registration Fees


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CCSPA/CSPA/SDA Members: $650
Non-members: $1,300
Honorary Associates: Complimentary (click here to register)

Earlybird registration deadline is September 8, 2010. After this date, the registration fees increase to:

CCSPA/CSPA/SDA Members: $750
Non-members: $1,400

For the full schedule of conference events, speakers and topics: click here.

Hotel Reservations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Harbour Castle. Our group rate is $199.00 CAD (single/double occupancy-Traditional King Room). The deadline for reservations is September 14, 2010 (5 p.m. local time). Register early to ensure you get our $199.00 rate. This rate is subject to applicable city, country or federal taxes/fees that apply at the time of room occupancy. Check-in time is 3 p.m./check-out time is 12 noon.

To make your reservation:

  • call 1-888-627-8559 and reference the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association to obtain the group rate
  • book online at CCSPA's hotel reservation page

Other hotel information:

Group Dinner - Wednesday, October 13, 2010:   360 - THE RESTAURANT AT THE CN TOWER

Dine with conference speakers and colleagues and enjoy the spectacular scenery - a bird's eye view - as the restaurant revolves and highlights the magnificent landscape of Toronto. Complimentary elevation is included. Check out the view from the top of the CN Tower after dinner!

Committee Meetings at the Conference

There is no charge to attend the Registered Products Committee meeting and the Soap & Detergent/Environment Committee meeting on October 13, 2010.

Dress Code

Group Dinner: Casual
Board of Directors Meeting/Committee Meetings: Business casual
Conference: Business casual

For further information, please contact Nancy Hitchins by email or by phone at 613-232-6616, ext. 12.