Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Partnerships team from Ontario & Prairie and Arctic regions will be providing Information Sessions on the following topics throughout the 2024 year.

DFO Legislation and Conducting Projects Near Water

  • Provides introductory background on DFO’s Aquatic Ecosystems sector’s organization within the regions, an overview of key legislation and the Projects Near Water Website, and a walk through of the Request for Review form.

These outreach sessions are intended for people who plan to work near and/or in water and are looking for introductory information on the regulatory review process within DFO. It is suggested that the DFO Legislation and Conducting Projects Near Water session be completed before attending the Authorization Process session.

DFO will provide four DFO’s Legislation and Conducting Projects Near Water sessions, beginning January 25, 2024, and two Introductory Overview of DFO’s Regulatory Instruments. Each topic will deliver the same presentation at each session.

We anticipate each session to have a 60 minute presentation by DFO, followed by ~30 minute question and answer period.

To attend any of the sessions, click on the respective date link and allow the link to open in your web browser (please use Chrome or Edge).

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These sessions will not be recorded and will only be presented in English at this time.   Please feel free to share this invitation with others that might benefit from attending these sessions.   In the meantime, the Projects Near Water Website is your main source of information on regulatory requirements and guidance on how to avoid and mitigate impacts to fish and fish habitat. Please visit https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/index-eng.html.

We provide Canadian educational resources on water practices to promote conservation and sustainability. Our team crafts current and relevant content, while encouraging feedback and engagement.

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Ross Douglas

Board Member

Ross has extensive executive experience in Operations, Governance, Information Technology and Strategy at the board and senior management level including Mancal Corporation, Mancal Energy, Highridge Exploration and Atlantis Resources. He has worked in Oil and Gas, Coal, Commercial Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Recreation, Retail and Water and Wastewater Treatment. His experience is also geographically diverse having overseen operations in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Additionally, he has been on the board of companies with operations in Argentina, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Kazakhstan, and Russia. He has served on numerous Public, Private and Not for Profit Boards across a number of industries.

Ross has been active on several industry Boards and committees including the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and The Schulich School of Engineering Industry Advisory Council at the Schulich School of Engineering.

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Brian Mergelas, PhD, ICD.D

Board Member

Brian is a seasoned Cleantech entrepreneur with a proven history of successfully bringing complex water technologies to the market.   With over 25 years of experience, he has led various organizations to achieve significant milestones in the industry. 

Having started as the founding CEO of the Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (PPIC) and later taking the helm at the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP), Brian’s entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth within the sector. 

He is an active investor in the cleantech sector and has served on many boards including the Ontario Clean Water Agency. 

Actively engaged in industry associations like AWWA, WEF, IWA, and ASCE, Brian enjoys collaborating with fellow professionals to promote advancements in the field. 

Brian holds an undergraduate degree and a PhD in Physics from Queen’s University, which has provided him with a solid technical foundation.   As a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, he brings valuable insights to corporate governance.