December 2024

National Capital AGM and Chapter Meeting – December 5, 2024
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HRAI National Capital AGM & Chapter Meeting – December 5, 2024

The HRAI GTA Chapter will be hosting a dinner Meeting on Thursday December 5th, 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Meeting details

Topic: Refrigerants

HRAI members may have noticed a strong push from governments, industry and the public towards the use of refrigerants with lower impact on climate change (A2Ls). During this session, we will discuss the conditions that are contributing to these changes, the challenges and opportunities that they will bring, and HRAI’s actions to support members during these changes.

Speakers: Perry Chao – Director of Regulatory Affairs - HRAI

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.

Location:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Airport
3605 Paul Anka Dr.
Ottawa, ON K1V 2S6

Pricing:
HRAI National Capital Chapter Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $80.00

 

Agenda:

5:30pm – 6:00pm

AGM

6:00pm – 6:45pm

Dinner

6:45pm – 7:45pm

Refrigerants

Please register by November 28, 2024 at 12:00pm

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November 2024

Atlantic Chapter Meeting - November 5, 2024

HRAI’s Atlantic Chapter Meeting – November 5, 2024

The HRAI Atlantic Chapter will be hosting a Dinner Meeting on Tuesday November 5th, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Meeting details

Topic: 

Time Varying Pricing Pilot Program Critical Peak Pricing

 

Speakers:
James Young – Senior Customer Experience Rate Design Specialist – Nova Scotia Power

 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.

 

Location:
Courtyard Halifax
35 Shubie Dr.
Dartmouth, NS B3B 0N4


Pricing:
HRAI National Capital Chapter Members: FREE
Non-Members: $25.00

 

Agenda:

6:00pm

Dinner

6:45pm

James Young – Nova Scotia Power

7:30pm

Other Business

Please register by October 30, 2024

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Loyalist Chapter Meeting - November 7, 2024

HRAI’s Loyalist Chapter Meeting – November 7, 2024

The HRAI Loyalist Chapter will be hosting a Lunch Meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

Meeting details

Topics: New Equipment and Tools Needed to Work on Refrigerants

We will be discussing what an A2L designation means and what manufacturers are suggesting with regards to tools and their compatibility with the new refrigerants.

Speakers:
Max Hine – Canadian Sales Manger - BJ Williams & Associates
 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.

 

Location:
Bardon Supplies Belleville
405 College St E
Belleville, ON K8N 4Z6

 

Pricing:
HRAI Loyalist Chapter Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $35.00
 

Agenda:

12:00pm – 12:45pm

Door Open/Lunch

12:45pm – 1:45pm

Max Hine to present

1:45pm – 2:00pm

Closing

Please register by October 30, 2024

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Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting - November 14, 2024

We are excited to welcome Perry Chao, Director of Regulatory Affairs from HRAI as our guest speakers on Thursday November 14th

HRAI members may have noticed a strong push from governments, industry and the public towards the use of refrigerants with lower impact on climate change (A2Ls).  During this session, Perry will discuss the conditions that are contributing to these changes, the challenges and opportunities that they will bring, and HRAI’s actions to support members during these changes.

 

The meeting will take place at The Innsville in Stoney Creek (1143 Highway 8).  Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm and presentation starts at 7:00 pm. As always the Golden Horseshoe Chapter Representative is free and additional guests or non-chapter members are only $30.00 at the door payable by cash or cheque (includes salmon dinner).  Please advise with your registration if any dietary restrictions are required prior to November 13th.  All participants will be entered in a draw for fantastic door prizes.  50/50 tickets are also available at the door.

 

We hope that all members will take advantage of this opportunity to keep informed on what is happening in our industry. Non-members who are curious about HRAI and its membership advantages are encouraged to attend this meeting as well.   

 

Please RSVP via email or phone by Wednesday November 13th at noon so we can confirm our numbers with the venue.

 

If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me.

Hope to see you all there.

 

Thanks,

Megan Campigotto

Chapter Secretary,

Golden Horseshoe HRAI

Ph: 905-643-6646

Email: megan@arvinair.com

Kawartha Lakes Chapter Meeting – November 14, 2024

HRAI’s Kawartha Lakes Chapter Meeting – November 14, 2024

The HRAI Kawartha Lakes Chapter will be hosting a dinner Meeting on Thursday November 14th, 2024 from 11:00pm to 1:00pm

Meeting details

Topic(s): 

Fleming College Programing Preparing students for success in the industry Apprenticeship and bridging the gap

 


NOTE: Following the meeting, there will be a lab tour at 1:00pm

Speaker: Alex Berger - Coordinator/Professor- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning School of Trades and Technology 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.

Location:
Fleming College
Sutherland Campus - Room D1112 
599 Brealey Dr.
Peterborough, ON  K9J 7B1

Pricing:
HRAI Kawartha Lakes Chapter Members: 20.00
Non-Members: $100.00

***LIMITED TO 30 INDIVIDUALS***

 

Agenda:

11:30am-12:00pm

Social/Registration

12:00pm – 12:45pm

Lunch

12:45pm – 1:45pm

Martin to speak

Please register by November 7, 2024

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Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting - November 19, 2024

HRAI’s Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter Meeting – November 19, 2024

The HRAI Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter will be hosting a Lunch Meeting on Tuesday November 19th, 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.


Meeting details

Topic: Enbridge Sustain


Speaker: Martin Luymes – Vice President, Government & Stakeholder Relations

 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.
 

Location:
McKeough Supply
360 Elgin St.
Brantford, ON  N3S 7P6


Pricing: $15.00

 

Please reach out to Ashley Chughtai to register (ashley@buildingtech.ca)

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

 

Please register by November 12, 2024 at 12:00pm

London Chapter Meeting – November 20, 2024
 

HRAI’s London Chapter Meeting – November 20, 2024

The HRAI London Chapter will be hosting a Dinner Meeting on Wednesday November 20th, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Meeting details

Topic: Mental Health


Speakers: Jennifer Perras – BSW MSW RSW Registered Social Worker – Elgin Counselling & Mediation Center

 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.

 

Location:
Best Western Plus – Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
591 Wellington Rd
London, ON N6C 4R3

 

Pricing:
HRAI London Chapter Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $75.00
 

Agenda:

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Door Open/Dinner

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Mental Health Presentation

Please register by November 13, 2024 at 12:00pm

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Manitoba Chapter Meeting – November 20, 2024

HRAI’s Manitoba Chapter Meeting – November 20, 2024

The HRAI Manitoba Chapter will be hosting a Lunch Meeting on Wednesday November 20th, 2024 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.


Meeting details

Topic: 

Connect with the future of the trades industry! Join us for an insightful seminar featuring Shirli East, Training Coordinator for Apprenticeship Manitoba, and hear from Rob Masi of Red River College, the current Chair of Mechanical Trades.

This is your chance to meet and engage with Red River College’s current pre-employment students, an opportunity to answer their questions, offer guidance, and help prepare them for successful careers.

Get Involved in Red River College’s Job Shadowing Program!
Interested companies can sign up to participate in Red River College’s Job Shadow Program, offering students invaluable real-world experience. Join us in supporting the next generation of skilled professionals!


Speaker:
Shirli Vilenski-East – Apprenticeship Training Coordinator
Rob Massi – Chair Mechanical Trades

 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.
 

Location:
Red River College Polytech
Trades Building
2055 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0J9

Parking:

Guests can park in any of the “daily parking” areas which are green in colour on this Notre Dame Campus parking map located here:

https://www.rrc.ca/maps/?campus=ndc&markers=parking

Parking fee: $4.00



Pricing:
HRAI Manitoba Chapter Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $40.00

 

Agenda:

11:00am – 12:00pm

Seminar

12:00pm – 12:30pm

Lunch/Networking

12:30pm – 1:00pm

Tour of Trades Building

Please register by November 15, 2024 at 12:00pm

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Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting - November 28 2024
 

HRAI’s Grey Bruce Chapter Meeting – November 28, 2024

The HRAI London Chapter will be hosting a Dinner Meeting on Thursday November 28th, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Meeting details

Topic:

Overview of the TSSA Fuels Safety Heating Fuels Contractor Audit process. Revisions to the TSSA Fuels Safety Heating Fuels Contractor Audit process. Seven responsibilities of a registered TSSA Fuels Safety Heating Fuels Contractor. Review of a Quality Assessment/Quality Control Program. Open forum – questions / discussion on the TSSA Fuels Safety Heating Fuels Contractor Audit process.

 

Speaker: Leonard McClintock – Inspector, Heating Fuels – TSSA
 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.
 

Location:
Bishop’s Landing – Owen Sound
1800 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R1

Pricing:
HRAI Grey Bruce Chapter Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $75.00
 

Note: Please arrive no later than 6:15 PM to start ordering dinner from a fantastic menu with 4-6 delicious options! We want to make sure everyone has plenty of time to choose their meal and enjoy a great evening together. Can’t wait to see you there!

Agenda:

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Door Open/Dinner

7:00pm – 8:00pm

TSSA Presentation

Please register by November 22, 2024 at 12:00pm

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BC Lower Mainland Meeting - November 21, 2024
 

HRAI BC MEMBERS MEETING - Supported by HRAI's RACCA BC, No Chapter BC and Lower Mainland BC

Date: Thursday November 21, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Delta Burnaby Hotel
Address: 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 1C7


Featured Speakers:

Perry Chao – Director, Regulatory Affairs - HRAI
Perry Chao joined HRAI as Director, Regulatory Affairs in July 2024.

Elizabeth Manhas – Key Account Manager – FortisBC
Elizabeth Manhas is a Key Account Manager at FortisBC, specializing in energy solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of commercial and residential clients.

Laura Sukorokoff – Chief Engagement Officer– Take Charge Learning
Laura Sukorokoff has always had a passion for soft skills and what they can do to transform business. She's taken this passion and built her own training company, designed to help employees and their managers connect, communicate, collaborate, and do great work!

Kyle Chan – Senior Broker – Summit Commercial Solutions
Kyle is an aficionado of Commercial Insurance with a decade of experience on both the underwriting and brokering side.

Agenda

7:30am-8:15am

Breakfast

8:15am – 9:00am

Elizabeth Manhas – Fortis BC

9:00am - 9:45am

Kyle Chan - Summit

9:45am – 10:05am

Break

10:05am – 10:50am

Laura Sukorokoff – Take Charge Learning

10:50am – 11:30am

Perry Chao - HRAI

Please register by November 15, 2024
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GTA AGM and Awards - Chapter Meeting - November 25, 2024

HRAI’s GTA Chapter Meeting – November 25, 2024

The HRAI GTA Chapter will be hosting a Dinner, AGM and Award Show on Monday November 25th, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Come join us for a fun-filled evening!

Meeting details

Topic: 

Utility Action Committee Update Membership Awards AGM

+ More….

 
Speakers:
Martin Luymes – Government and Stakeholder Relations – HRAI
MC (Master of Ceremonies) - TBA

 

Please feel free to forward this invitation to any employees in the area.

 

Location:
Venu Event Space
2800 Hwy 7
Vaughan, ON L4K 1W8


Pricing:
Special Dinner Price: $50.00

Please register by November 15, 2024 at 12:00pm

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Waterloo Wellington Christmas Social – November 28, 2024
 

HRAI Waterloo Wellington Christmas Social

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Waterloo Wellington Chapter on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm-8:30pm

Let’s celebrate together with delicious food, exciting fun, socializing, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and create amazing memories! We can’t wait to see you there! 

Location:
Abe Erb – Downtown Kitchener
151 Charles St W
Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6 

Pricing:
HRAI Waterloo Wellington Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $75.00 

Special Highlights:

·       1 Free Drink Ticket per person to kick off the festivities!

·       Enjoy a variety of Games including mini golf, bocce ball, cornhole, and more!

Please click here to register

Past Events

Past Events 2024

Manitoba Chapter Meeting -  Wednesday January 17, 2024
Huronia Chapter Meeting - Wednesday January 24, 2024
RACCA BC - Wednesday January 31, 2024
Calgary Chapter Meeting - Wednesday February 7, 2024
Essex-Kent-Lambton Chapter Meeting – February 15, 2024
Golden Horseshoe Chapter -February 15, 2024
HRAI Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Chapter- February 21, 2024
Manitoba Lunch & Tour - February 21, 2024
Calgary Chapter Meeting - March 26, 2024
London Chapter Meeting - March 27, 2024
Atlantic Chapter Meeting - April 2, 2024
Loyalist Chapter Meeting - April 3, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting - April 4, 2024
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - April 17, 2024
Huronia Chapter Meeting - April 24, 2024
Atlantic Chapter Meeting - May 2, 2024
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting - May 9, 2024
Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Golf Tournament - May 10, 2024
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - May 15, 2024
OGA Conference - May 22, 2024
Loyalist Chapter Meeting - May 23, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Chapter Meeting - May 23, 2024
GTA Chapter Meeting - May 28, 2024
National Capital Chapter Meeting - May 28, 2024
Manitoba Chapter - Tailgate - June 13, 2024
Loyalist Chapter - September 4, 2024
London Chapter - September 10, 2024
National Capital Chapter - September 10, 2024
EKL Chapter - September 17, 2024
Grey Bruce Chapter - September 17, 2024
Huronia Chapter - September 18, 2024
National Capital Chapter - October 9, 2024
Golden Horseshoe Chapter - October 10, 2024
Kawartha Lakes Chapter - October 15, 2024
Brant-Norfolk-Haldimand Chapter - October 16, 2024
Manitoba Chapter - October 16, 2024
Waterloo Wellington Chapter - October 21, 2024
Calgary Chapter - October 22, 2024
 

 

Past Events 2023

GTA Chapter Meeting -  Tuesday September 26, 2023
Atlantic Chapter Meeting - Tuesday October 10, 2023
Huronia Chapter Meeting - Wednesday October 11, 2023
Calgary Chapter Meeting - Tuesday October 17, 2023
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - Wednesday October 18, 2023
London Chapter Meeting - Thursday October 26, 2023
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting - Wednesday November 15, 2023
Manitoba Chapter Meeting - Wednesday November 22, 2023
GTA Chapter Meeting - Tuesday November 28, 2023
London Chapter Meeting - Thursday December 7, 2023