The Emergency Management Community of Practice
The Emergency Management Community of Practice (EMCoP) focuses on effective operational practices and key strategic issues related to emergency response and business continuity. EMCoP aims to be unique in the Canadian emergency management landscape by providing learning and sharing opportunities on topics put forward by its members.
In an environment where continuous response to emergencies (natural or otherwise) is becoming the norm, Canada’s emergency management ecosystem finds itself in great demand. EMCoP provides valuable networking, learning, and leadership development opportunities to enhance both management and operational continuity challenges.
Who Should Join?
EMCoP is a peer-to-peer network for emergency management and business continuity leaders. Our members are responsible for managing their organizations’ strategy, policies, and programs related to operational and strategic emergency management. They are keen to learn, share, and collaborate with one another.
Key Objectives
- Create opportunities for dialogue, learning, and sharing insights among Canadian emergency management professionals
- Explore leading practices in the emergency management ecosystem
- Experience peer-to-peer learning in a trusted environment that operates under the Chatham House Rule
Benefits of Membership
| Networking | Access | Expertise | Discounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expand your network of emergency management leaders and practitioners who proactively collaborate to advance Canada’s preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency to emergencies. | Save time by having access to a network of peers and Conference Board staff to help you answer pressing questions. | Benchmark your work against other Canadian organizations to understand the trends, challenges, and solutions in emergency management best practice. | Receive discounted or complimentary access to other Conference Board programming. |
Contact Us
For more information about The Emergency Management Community of Practice council or to arrange for a guest invitation to attend one of our meetings, please contact our team.
1-888-801-8818
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET; after hours, please send an e-mail.
Current Members
Bell Canada
Bruce Power LP
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Enbridge Inc.
Gibson Energy
GROUPE RHEA
Humber College
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
TC Energy Corporation
The City of Calgary
Advisory Board
Susan Henry
Chief, Calgary Emergency Management Agency, The City of Calgary
Kris Parsons
Director of Health, Safety, Security & Environment, Marine Atlantic Inc.
Ginette Soulieres
Director, Organizational Readiness, GROUPE RHEA
Steve Thompson
Department Manager, Emergency Preparedness, Bruce Power LP
Members Only
This section is currently underdevelopment. In the meantime, please visit this page to access all members-only content.
If you’re not a member and would like to become one, please contact us.
Upcoming Meetings
Emergency Communication
September 25-26, 2023 • Calgary, Alberta
Past Meetings
EMCoP Spring Meeting: Prolonged Business Interruptions
April 18–19, 2023
Responder Mental Health
January 25, 2023 • Virtual MS Teams meeting
Simona Mazat, Manager, CEO & Future Focused Programs, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Henrietta Van hulle, Vice President, Client Outreach, Stakeholder & Government Relations, Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA)
Xiaodong Yang, Leader of Learning and Wellness for Emergency Management & Community Safety, Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA)
Relevant Research for Members
Become a Member
Expand your knowledge of best practices and strategic issues related to emergency response and business continuity. Join EMCoP today.
