Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop

47th CEW – Halifax, NS – Oct. 3 – 6, 2021

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Testimonials

“Supervisors looking to expose students, at any level, to an engaging meeting with the highest quality science and in an environment that encourages interaction cannot do better than CEW.”

Vince Palace,
International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area

“CEW is the cornerstone annual event for Canadian field toxicologists.”

Vince Palace,
International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area

“I had the privilege to attend CEW regularly during my student years, and cannot praise the student program enough. Participating in this program and being celebrated with the Playle Award really helped me solidify my role as a toxicologist.”

Laura Jane Phalen,
Department of Fisheries and Oceans

“Each year, the CEW brought new topics of discovery, new faces, and old friends.”

Laura Jane Phalen,
Department of Fisheries and Oceans

“I am delighted to see the scope of the workshop grow to include all ecotoxicity, and I look forward to attending this conference throughout my career."

Laura Jane Phalen,
Department of Fisheries and Oceans

“The ecotoxicology community in Canada is relatively small in comparison to the American ecotox community but fortunately, we have the Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop that brings us together.”

Rick Scroggins,
Chief,
Biological Assessment and Standardization Section, Environment and Climate Change Canada

“CEW is the primary venue for rigorous scientific discussion of issues affecting aquatic and terrestrial environments in Canada. It provides the opportunity to learn, debate and resolve the challenges we face today."

James Elphick,
Environmental Toxicologist,
Nautilus Environmental Company Inc.

“If you are a student looking to connect with other toxicologists from various different sectors (government, academia, and industry), then attending CEW is a must!”

Jessica Leung,
PhD Candidate,
University of Waterloo

“Every graduate student I have ever supervised in Canada (since 1996) has attended CEW (or ATW).”

Karsten Liber,
Director,
Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan

“As a Canadian academic ecotoxicologist, CEW is the first and most important national conference which all of my graduate students attend.”

Karsten Liber,
Director,
Toxicology Centre, University of Saskatchewan

"I have been able to make and maintain contacts at CEW, knowing that I am likely to see them at the next meeting, which has resulted in work opportunities.”

Dr. Jordana Van Geest,
Environmental Scientist,
Golder Associates Ltd.

“I appreciate that CEW is big enough to attract a diverse group of participants and attendees, and also small enough to foster an intimate and welcoming atmosphere.”

Patti Orr, M.Sc
Principal/Senior Scientist at Minnow Environmental Inc.

“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to regularly attend CEW, to share information and ideas, meet many talented people, and re-connect with friends.”

Patti Orr, M.Sc
Principal/Senior Scientist at Minnow Environmental Inc.

“CEW is the main hub connecting scientists across Canada on environmental issues relevant to Canada. ”

Patti Orr, M.Sc
Principal/Senior Scientist at Minnow Environmental Inc.

“The best meeting to gain a full appreciation of Canadian environmental issues and the research being done to address those issues.”

Jim McGeer
Wilfrid Laurier University

“Great science, friendly atmosphere, multi-sector representation and Canadian focused.”

Jim McGeer
Wilfrid Laurier University

“As a student, the scientific feedback I received was supportive and encouraging- yet necessary and helpful.”

Laura Tupper-Ring, MRM,
Environmental Scientist at Dillon Consulting Ltd.

“I arrived at CEW 2013 as a nomad and I left as part of the CEW family.“

Laura Tupper-Ring, MRM
Environmental Scientist at Dillon Consulting Ltd.

“I will do whatever I can to be at CEW every year!!!”

Ryan Prosser
University of Guelph

“CEW is the best conference for students, with awesome mentors that are excited to pass their experiences and insights on.”

Ryan Prosser
University of Guelph

« Excellente occasion d’entendre et de rencontrer les experts en écotoxicologie au Canada. »

Pierre Martel,
FPInnovations

« Une des conférences que j’apprécie le plus. »

Pierre Martel,
FPInnovations

« Une bonne occasion de se perfectionner dans plusieurs disciplines. »

Pierre Martel,
FPInnovations

“Making music with Toxicologists in the Key of Lemna minor!”

Guy Gilron, MSc, RPBio
Borealis Environmental

“The size and scope of the CEW makes it conducive for keeping abreast of the state of science and emerging issues, professional development, networking, and socializing.”

Guy Gilron, MSc, RPBio
Borealis Environmental

“CEW has been my career "home base".”

Guy Gilron, MSc, RPBio
Borealis Environmental

“The workshop is the key Canadian meeting … to present research supporting new test methods and for discussion of science advancements and additional guidance.”

Rick Scroggins,
Chief, Biological Assessment and Standardization Section,
Environment Canada

“CEW has been a crucial meeting for me during my career and helped launch the careers of many Canadian environmental toxicologists.”

Rick Scroggins,
Chief, Biological Assessment and Standardization Section,
Environment Canada

“Canada's research scientists, among the best in the world, will bring you the latest in advances in environmental toxicology.”

Gordon Craig,
G.R. Craig & Associates

“Student presenters will have a 1 in 10 chance of winning a platform or poster award. Put that in your resume!”

Gordon Craig,
G.R. Craig & Associates

“What I really like about CEW is the ability to easily interact with other Canadian professionals, which is facilitated by the size and format of the meeting.”

Dr. Jordana Van Geest,
Environmental Scientist,
Golder Associates Ltd.

“My all-time favorite scientific meeting; Good science, good ideas.”

Peter Chapman (PhD),
Principal /Senior Environmental Scientist
Chapema Environmental Strategies Ltd.