Strategic Resilience and Emergency Management Council
The Strategic Resilience and Emergency Management Council (SREM) focuses on effective operational practices and key strategic issues related to emergency response and business continuity. SREM 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. SREM provides valuable networking, learning, and leadership development opportunities to enhance both management and operational continuity challenges.
Who Should Join?
SREM 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 Strategic Resilience and Emergency Management 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
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Cariboo Regional District
City of Kamloops
Enbridge Inc.
First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of British Columbia
Humber College
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
The City of Calgary
Advisory Board
Jessica Ames
Specialist, Business Continuity, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Kathy Branton
Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Management, Humber Polytechnic, Department of Public Safety
Susan Henry
Chief, Calgary Emergency Management Agency, The City of Calgary
Kenneth McLernon
Supervisor, Emergency Management, Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Kris Parsons
Director of Health, Safety, Security & Environment, Marine Atlantic Inc.
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Member Activity
Fall 2025 Council Meeting: Driving Success: Innovative Approaches to Change Management
November 20, 2025 • Virtual
Keynotes and Conversations Virtual Meeting
September 17, 2025 • Virtual
- Ali Hoss, Chief Sustainability Officer, Colliers
Keynotes and Conversations Virtual Meeting
June 19, 2025 • Virtual
- Gabriela Silva, Head of Sustainability, TransAlta
Spring 2025 In-person Council Meeting: Learning from Others: Canada in an International Context
April 29 & 30, 2025 • Toronto
Preparing for the unexpected: Severe Weather, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
February 18-20, 2025 • Virtual
Winter 2025 Council Meeting: Innovating Sustainability: The Impact of AI on Organization Practices
February 5, 2025 • Virtual
Council Members’ Drop-In Discussion Call
November 20, 2024 • Virtual
Recovery and Reconciliation
October 24–25, 2024 • Toronto, Ontario
Fall 2024 Council Meeting: Canada’s Sustainable Investment Taxonomy: The Future of ESG Investing
October 23, 2024 • Virtual
Relevant Research for Members
Become a Member
Expand your knowledge of best practices and strategic issues related to emergency response and business continuity. Join SREM today.
