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Ms. Anne Tennier

President and CEO, CCOHS, Canada

Anne Tennier is a member of the International Organizing Committee, XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.

Anne Tennier was appointed President of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in April 2018. Anne brings to CCOHS a wealth of leadership and experience in environmental and safety management, community engagement, and government relations. Prior to joining CCOHS, Anne was the President of her own consulting firm where she provided expert services for complex regulatory permitting projects. She joined Maple Leaf Foods in 2001 and served in several leadership positions, including as the Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability. Prior to this, Anne worked for Canadian Pacific Railway as Director, Environmental Affairs and Field Operations Manager in Northern Ontario. She also holds various positions with several professional and community associations and is heavily involved with many Hamilton charities and initiatives.

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and a Master of Engineering in chemical engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer and Certified Environmental Professional.

Sessions

Opening Session

Be sure to attend this very special event as we officially open the XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. Your Congress hosts, along with international speakers and dignitaries, will welcome you to the first ever virtual World Congress. The Opening Session will feature a Leaders Roundtable on “Prevention in the Connected Age: The State of OSH Today”, as well as a stimulating interview on the power of storytelling with Mr. Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director and Co-Head, Toronto International Film Festival and recent inductee to the Oscars Academy.

Hosted by Canadian TV presenter Ms. Lois Lee, the Opening Session will be delivered with Canadian flair. You will enjoy the sounds of Canada beginning with a musical performance by La fanfare de l’Île, a brass band from Montreal, along with avant-garde talent.

Come and meet your fellow Congress delegates as we kick off the first exciting day filled with international speakers, live discussions, Braindates, poster presentations, exhibitors, and more.

Moderator:
Lois Lee, Canada

Speaker:
Cameron Mustard, IWH, Canada
Anne Tennier, CCOHS, Canada
Guy Ryder,ILO, Switzerland
Joachim Breuer, ISSA, Germany
Larry Rousseau, CLC, Canada
Kirk Newhook, Canadian Employers’ Council, Canada
Cameron Bailey, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Canada
Martha Newton, ILO, Switzerland
Sandra Hassan, Government of Canada, Canada
Nicolas Schmit, European Commission, Belgium
Melissa Carter, Canada

Time:
Live : 20/09/2021 - 08:30 EDT - 09:45 EDT
Rerun : 20/09/2021 - 18:30 EDT - 19:45 EDT

Closing Session

Be sure to attend the Closing Session, and experience highlights of the XXII World Congress, along with a few final surprises. We will close with a handover to the Organizers of the XXIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work.     

Moderator:
Lois Lee, Canada

Speaker:
Cameron Mustard, IWH, Canada
Anne Tennier, CCOHS, Canada
Guy Ryder,ILO, Switzerland
Joachim Breuer, ISSA, Germany
Andrew Gavrielatos, SafeWork NSW, Austrailia
Vera Paquete-Perdigão, ILO, Switzerland
Hanna Sarkkinen, Findland