Robert is the executive director of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association - THE national voice for the municipal water, wastewater and storm water.
Excited to be participating in FCM’s Municipal Growth Consultation in Ottawa. FCM CEO Carole Saab leads a panel with Mayors Jen Ford (Whistler), Olivia Chow (Toronto) and Mike Savage (Halifax). #FCM
Enjoying a great visit to the Peg in preparation for NWWC2024 (don’t forget NWWC2023 is in Niagara soon). I rocking my Winnipeg Goldeyes jersey from Canada’s best ball diamond.#WinnipegGoldeyes#FairmontWinnipeg#WinnipegTourism
My kind of water events! Lunch at Rogers stadium with the visiting board of directors of the International Water Association… then a workshop and dinner at Toronto Metropolitan University’s site at the iconic Maple Leaf Gardens. #WWC&E2024
Join us for the next Building Equitable Cities Speaker Series happening on Zoom on March 23 at noon about the path to water & services equity, featuring Cathy Bernardino Bailey.
Details: Kitchener.ca/speakerseries
Are you looking to learn more about the #environment sector in Canada? Our new Market Watch column will be covering the latest green finance news, views and emerging opportunities in #cleantech. Pitch your suggestions to the Environment Journal Editor at
connie@actualmedia.ca.
#ToiletTrekCanada is your chance to help us to spread the message about the value of #cleanwater and #sanitation! Create teams and fundraising goals with your colleagues, family, and friends! Join @WFP_CA on November 19 to help build awareness. bit.ly/3D2ASlR
Two more stadium pins! Managed a visit to Texas Rangers (v.Astros) in Dallas, and then NY Yankees (v.Reds). The Yankee caps were freebies and protected us in the cheap bleachers (Bronx Zoo). Don't worry, I'm still a Blue Jay through and through - still hate the Yankees!
Did you know that just 1/2 cup of grease poured down the drain is enough to block your ENTRIE plumbing system? 👀
Join Chef Katherine in learning how we can keep fats, oils and grease out of our waterways with Captain FOG himself Barry Orr, @yourturnorr! buff.ly/3z07fyD
Talking about the value of water!
Honoured to lead a great panel with Lara Ellis of ALUS and Jon Radtke of Coca-Cola. Our conversation focused on the role of the public in each of our sectors (municipal/agricultural/food&beverage) how we engage them and why. #CWS2022
Robert Swan Part 2
Truly one of the most inspiring (and funny) keynote speakers. Buy this book to support his efforts to protect our polar regions and save our planet. And I promise you’ll be entertained and inspired! CWS2022
An explorer with a purpose! I go to a LOT of conferences and, if you know me, you know I hate keynote speakers-especially privileged “explorers” that climbed a mountain just to say they could. But Sir Robert Swan (centre) is a true polar champion.Most inspiring ever! #CWS2202
Kicking off the 13th Canadian Water Summit! Nick Nanos of Nanos Research in conversation with moderator Fred Keating on trends in Canadian attitudes. Optimistic or Pessimistic? #CWS2022
As the new President of the BCWWA, Linda Parkinson welcomes 21 Past Presidents to the stage to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this great association.