2026 OSSGA Operations, Health & Safety Seminar

Join Us for the 2026 OSSGA Operations, Health & Safety Seminar!

We can't wait to see you January 21-22, 2026 at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel! This is your opportunity to network in-person with your industry colleagues, visit with exhibitors, connect with sponsors, attend the panels, participate in breakout sessions and more!

 

OPHS OVERVIEW

Day 1
  • Registration, breakfast with exhibitors and welcome
  • Panels, sessions and networking
  • Health and safety awards lunch
  • Breakout sessions
  • Evening reception plus axe throwing and casino night  with a dinner buffet
Day 2
  • Registration and breakfast with exihibtors
  • Panels, sessions and networking
  • Keynote speaker: Brian Burke
  • Closing remarks, passport draw and lunch on-the-go

Click here to see the full agenda and click here for registration and general information. Please contact Julie Harrington for any questions or comments.

 

 

OPHS HIGHLIGHTS

2026 Blitz Information and Ministry Updates

Wednesday, January 21 | 8:30 to 8:55 am

Dr. Joel Moody from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will share insights into the Ministry's health and safety objectives for the aggregate industry in 2026.


Underwater Extraction: The Future Below 30 Feet

Wednesday, January 21 | 11:00 to 11:45 am

Dean Glenn (Assinck), Jason Lording and Jared Denholm (Waterford Sand and Gravel) will dive into the nuts and bolts of underwater aggregate extraction examining how it may impact the future of the industry in Ontario.


Awards Luncheon

Wednesday, January 21 | 1:15 to 2:30 pm

OSSGA's Health & Safety Awards will be presented during a special luncheon.


Evening Reception with Axe Throwing and Casino Night

Wednesday, January 21 | 5:30 to 9:00 pm

Get ready for a night of great food, industry connections and an axe throwing and casino night including a dinner buffet and tons of prizes!


A Demographic Shift is Upon Us: Setting Up Young People to Thrive

Thursday, January 22 | 8:30 to 9:15 am

Award-winning social innovator and expert on the future of work, Ilona Dougherty, will be sharing insider knowledge on adpating to demographic changes in the aggregte industry.


Keynote Speaker: Brian Burke

Thursday, January 22 | 11:15 am to 12:00 pm

Don't miss the chance to hear from legendary NHL executive and Stanley Cup-winning GM, Brian Burke, as he shares his decades of experience in leadership and team building.