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Access the Virtual Conference Binder
for the 77th CIPHI National Education Conference 2011
New!




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Are you a delegate who would like more background information on presentations/ presenters to help you choose which sessions you attend? Did you have to miss a presentation because you are attending another session?

Delegates can access the website by clicking the logo above and obtain presentation summaries, and most full presentations, as well as biographies of speakers.
 


Registration & Program Information


EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MAY 26



The conference theme, Strengthening Collaboration: Strengthening the Profession, embraces the collaborative network that Nova Scotia and other jurisdictions employ to foster a more effective and integrated approach to environmental public health issues. Come enjoy our East Coast hospitality and all the rich cultural and social experiences the city of Halifax, and Nova Scotia, have to offer. Click on the links below:

REGISTRATION FORM
(revised April 12, 2011)

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
(updated June 25, 2011)

ACCOMMODATIONS
use group code 'cipcipa'



NEC 2011 Post-Conference Workshop:
Risk Communication - June 30, 2011 
New!


Our best technical decisions and assessments can fail  if communication with the public is not effective. Does your job involve communicating about envrionmental health risks? Do you want to hear examples and applications of risk communication taken right from the environmental and public health field?

Participate in a one-day workshop presented by the National Collaborating Centre of Environmental Health (NCCEH), in partnership with CIPHI, Cape Breton University, and Alberta Health Services.

Registration is $50.00 (networking lunch included)

The number of seats available is limited, so register early!

WORKSHOP AGENDA
(updated April 29, 2011)

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM



 
  Keynote Speakers for NEC 2011 Announced 

 

Dr. Brian Evans
Chief Food Safety Officer and Chief Veterinary
Officer of Canada

World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) Delegate

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/agen/bio/cvovce.shtml




Dr. Ewen Todd

Professor

Former Director of the National Food &
Toxicology Center
, Michigan State University
http://ewentoddconsulting.com/2.html



Ray Ivany
President and Vice-Chancellor, Acadia University
http://president.acadiau.ca/biography.html




National Conference 2011 E-mercial
 



Courtesy of Destination Halifax in conjunction with the NEC Planning Committee, follow the link below which provides a unique way to plan to your conference travels.
 



Environmental Public Health Week Proclaimed in Nova Scotia, January 17-23, 2011



This week marks Environmental Public Health Week across the country. The Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors continues to generate awareness of the work performed by Environmental Public Health Professionals through this annual event and other initiatives.

This year marks a monumental time in the history of CIPHI, given the commencement of our Continuing Professional Competencies Program. This week and throughout the year be proud of your contribution through the work you perform
.





    

WHAT'S NEW?



 
Access the Virtual Conference Binder for the 77th CIPHI National Education Conference 2011 New!

77th CIPHI National Education Conference 2011 Registration Information

NEC 2011 Post-Conference Workshop Announced


Keynote Speakers for NEC 2011 Announced 

National Conference 2011 E-mercial 

Environmental Health Week Proclaimed in Nova Scotia, January 17-23, 2011 

WestJet Official Carrier of
2011 NEC Delegates

2011 Conference Details on
Facebook and Twitter


 
NS/ PEI Branch Wins Bid for 2011
National Educational Conference 

Employment Payroll Deduction for 
CIPHI Annual Membership

Member List Inquiries - NS / PEI Branch

Website Statement - NS / PEI
Branch of CIPHI



 
WestJet Official Carrier of 2011 NEC Delegates


Take West to get East.

WestJet has given all NEC 2011 delegates 10% off the best available regular airfare.  Discounted rates are available up to 3 days  prior to and 3 days after the conference.

Call 1-877-952-4696 Monday to Friday 8 am to 430 pm (Mountain Standard Time) to book your flight. Quote account number CC6600 to get your discount.



 
2011 Conference Details on
Facebook & Twitter


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eep in touch with the latest conference news and participate in discussions of what you would like
to see at the 2011 NEC.





 


NS / PEI Branch Wins Bid for 2011 National Educational Conference 
 
Strengthening Collaboration:
Strengthening the Profession





We are pleased to announce the 77th CIPHI National Educational Conference will be held at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia from June 26-29, 2011.
 
The Branch is very excited to host the conference. We are aware of the large amount of work associated with hosting the event, from the experience hosting the 2004 National Conference in Charlottetown, PEI.

The conference co-chairs, Doreen Mackley and Gary O'Toole are encouraging members to consider volunteering for one of the conference subcommittees. Contact them to identify yourself as a volunteer:

Doreen Mackley: mackledm@gov.ns.ca

Gary O'Toole: Gary.OToole@gov.ns.ca

The main page of this website will house any updates and documentation such as registration, call for speaker forms, and programs for the conference. Stop by often to get the latest news.



CIPHI Annual Membership

Looking for a convenient way to ensure that your CIPHI membership remains current year after year? Fill out the form below to grant permission of CIPHI to biweekly deduct the membership fee from your pay.

Currently, the NS/ PEI fee is $170/year, which amounts to 6.54$ deducted per pay over the calendar year. 

Complete fees must be submitted to the National Branch in full for 2010 membership dues. See below to download the national membership and the Payroll Deduction Consent forms.

National Membership Form (Adobe .PDF file)
Deduction Consent Form
(MSWord .doc 542Kb)


After filling out the forms fax, ATT: Mark Durkee, to 1-902-638-2385 or mail the originals by post.



Member List NS/ PEI Branch 

To all NS and PEI CIPHI Members: Unsure about your member status? Is your certification current? If you would like to verify your membership status please contact the branch president Barry MacGregor, or contact national executive administration at president@ciphi.ca.

The contact information for the National Branch is:

CIPHI
#720-999 West Broadway Ave
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1K5

phone: 1-888-245-8180
fax: 604-583-4710
e-mail: president@ciphi.ca



Canadian Institute of Public
Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

This is the official site of the Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island Branch of the Canadian Institute of Public health Inspectors (CIPHI). CIPHI is the professional association thatrepresents Public Health Inspectors and Environmental Health Officers across Canada.
There are currently 50 regular and 5 retired members in our branch. Included in these numbers are 10 lifetime, affiliate, and student members in the NS / PEI chapter.

Student membership is a great chance for students to become involved in their future public health careers. For retired members, they may find they have additional opportunity to participate in CIPHI activities. Find out more about all the memberships
available on the side link.

Learn more about our region. Visit www.gov.ns.ca and www.gov.pe.ca for information on local government, business and tourism.