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The Municipality of Jasper has received our "Response and Recovery" recognition for their handling of the 2024 wildfire. Read all about it in the Jasper Local newspaper: jasperlocal.com/2025/09/12/moj… @JasperNP @jasperloca81657 @DRI_Intl

The June 16 deadline to nominate individuals and organizations for this year’s “Awards of Excellence” is fast approaching. Don’t delay. Get your nomination in today. Learn more: dri.ca/awards_of_exce… @DRI_Intl

The keynote speaker at our autumn symposium in Gatineau, Quebec is Chris Mathers, who has worked for the RCMP and U.S. DEA. He takes audiences into the underworld that only he can describe, letting people in on the secrets harboured by terrorists and organized crime. We hope to see you on Nov. 20. mms.dri.ca/members/evr/re… @DRI_Intl

Do you know a student working towards a degree in business continuity, disaster recovery, or emergency preparedness. Nominate them for our “Student Award and Scholarship.” Each award comes with a $2,000 scholarship and complimentary BCLE 2000 course. Nominate today: dri.ca/student_award_… @DRI_Intl

Join us for lunch on June 2 in Calgary. DRI Canada's Board of Directors is hosting a professional development luncheon at the Courtyard Calgary Airport. Josh Bowen will present on "Beyond the Checklist: Institutionalizing Readiness in an Age of Compounding Disasters." Register: mms.dri.ca/members/evr/re… @DRI_Intl

Great turnout at our professional development luncheon in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Congratulations to Dr. Rose Ricciardelli on a fantastic presentation concerning the connection between leadership and mental health in public safety. @DRI_Intl

Our “Preparedness and Mitigation Award” recognizes individuals and organizations that proactively reduce, minimize, or avoid impacts from business disruptions. Consider nominating a deserving person or organization. Info on our website: dri.ca/awards_of_exce… @DRI_Intl

Are you aware of an organization that successfully overcame a disaster? Maybe it is your own organization? Nominate them for our “Response and Recovery” award. Deadline: June 16: dri.ca/awards_of_exce… @DRI_Intl

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Congratulations to these people on achieving their ABCP certification: Kaitlin Hawley, Ayisha Pobal, Celine Gauthier, Paola Bacchiega, Michael Melanson, Andrew Bos, Tara Decker, Sarah Johnson, Brad Stephenson, Jacquelyn Nash, Dan Pearson, Catherine Ritchie, and Samantha Burdett. @DRI_Intl

Join us for our April 23 webinar on "The Luddite’s Guide to Safe and Effective Use of AI in the BCM and Resilience Professions." The session will provide information and insights on how to harness and leverage the strengths and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in our profession. Register online: mms.dri.ca/members/evr/re… @DRI_Intl

🎉 Exciting news! Michelle Cross, MBCP, CCRP, is DRI International’s new President & CEO! With 25+ years in resilience & a decade on DRI’s Board, she brings unmatched expertise. Congratulations! #DRIInternational #BusinessContinuity

Nominations are now being accepted for our annual “Awards of Excellence.” Don’t delay as nominations close June 16. Learn more and nominate a deserving person or organization today. dri.ca/awards_of_exce… @DRI_Intl

Last chance to register for our lunch n' learn in Montreal on April 7. The event is open to anyone and you do not have to be certified with DRI Canada to attend. Join us for a presentation by Bruno Riendeau, Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Environment at VIA Rail Canada. The presentation will be delivered in French. Don't miss out: mms.dri.ca/Calendar/morei… @DRI_Intl

Everyone is welcome at our upcoming lunch n' learn in Montreal on April 7. The event is open to anyone and you do not have to be certified with DRI Canada to attend. Join our Board of Directors for lunch and listen to a presentation by Bruno Riendeau, Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Environment at VIA Rail Canada. The presentation will be delivered in French. Learn more and register: dri.ca/dner_confrence… @DRI_Intl