Berend Jan Velderman, Communications Committee Chair

We are 3 months into 2021 and perhaps lockdown weary. Despite the lockdown, many of us in the Canadian brownfields sector have kept very busy. This newsletter provides a great summary of the work we do at the CBN and the conversations that we have as a network (on Zoom or other medium). I encourage you to reach out to the committee if you wish to participate or to seek further detail. Big momentum has been initiated by our new Executive Director, Tammy Lomas-Jylha and our new Operations Administrator, Sim Frayne. You will see clear evidence of that momentum on our website. I encourage you to have a peek! www.canadianbrownfieldsnetwork.ca

Christopher De Sousa, President

As Brownfielders, we take enormous pride in acquiring older properties, cleaning them up, and redeveloping them into places and spaces that are functional, attractive, and contribute to the local community, economy, and environment. Indeed, CBN's role is to identify and share solution strategies for overcoming barriers to brownfields redevelopment... Read More

CBN's 2020-21 membership renewals went out in late February. If you have already renewed your membership, you have our thanks - we know this is an unprecedented time. If you have yet to renew, please do so before the end of April. Thank you for keeping CBN strong and for supporting the network!   

Chris DeSousa, President of the CBN, was invited to participate in the 2021 Ontario Budget Consultations. CBN’s vision is that Ontario grows its population and recovers its economy on brownfields-first: remediating and recycling these gently-used properties for work, live, and play opportunities while preserving our agricultural and natural land resources.

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In partnership with the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA), we are pleased to offer a joint invitation to the annual Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum being held virtually May 11-13, 2021. 

Join us for our first-ever virtual 2021 Brownfield Conference exploring the relationship between planning, development and finance. For schedule details or sponsorship opportunities visit our website to Learn More

Are you a brownfield HERO? Or do you know of someone who is? Since 2016 CBN has recognized brownfielders who are making a significant contribution to the progress of brownfield redevelopment in Canada. Nominate a deserving candidate today! Learn More