Conventions

76th AGM and Convention

This years’ AGM and Convention will be taking place in St.John’s Newfoundland June 2nd – June 4th. St.John’s is known for its warm, welcoming and storytelling culture. This years convention will not only take place in St.Johns’ but will also include events and activities that share in the spirit of Newfoundlands’ fun and unique atmosphere.

Did you know Maclean’s magazine thinks Newfoundland and Labrador has one of the Top 10 Friendliest Cultures in the World?!

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“I thoroughly enjoy hearing the stories of contractor groups coming together at the conventions and just having fun. Silly pranks, late nights and some of the best stories told.”

Ryan SamisGeotech Drilling LTD

Keynote Speaker

Our keynote speaker this year is Candace Carnahan, Candace was involved in a devastating workplace incident in which she lost her lower left leg at only 21.

“It was an incident that might also have taken her life, but most important to Carnahan – it was preventable. As she grew aware that ‘tomorrow’ is a guarantee for no one, she adapted quickly – mentally and physically – to mobilize herself from a potentially paralyzing situation. ”

Today Candace has inspired numerous enterprises, governments and non-profit organizations to pursue an improved safety record through her safety presentations.

“With irrepressible energy, she taps into her own experiences to inspire audiences to realize their full potential. Candace shares her belief that having the courage to care through standing up for others is a transformational concept – “If You See Something. Say Something”.

Companion Tour

Join Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour Iceberg Quest as we depart from the heart of downtown St. John’s. The tour is walking distance from the CDDA convention hotel.

Witness the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales, watching as they thrust their massive 40-ton bodies into the air. Steam through the passageway of 12,000-year-old icebergs and view the elegant Atlantic Puffin.

Delegate Pub Crawl

This years’ delegate reception will be taking place on the famous George Street in St. John’s Newfoundland. Drilling and Mining Contractors, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Industry Trainers and more will travel to four different venues on the street, at each venue there will be limited complimentary drinks and appetizers available. More information will be announced in the upcoming months.

Deep Sea Fishing Tour

Join us on a Deep Sea Fishing Tour. Fish for world class sea run brown trout, Atlantic salmon, eastern brook trout and deep-sea species including codfish with experienced and cordial licensed guides. Record brown trout within close proximity of the city, Atlantic salmon on the Avalon Peninsula, central, west, south coast and Labrador. Don’t miss this unique networking experience!

Call for CDDA Lifetime Member Nominees

The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association wishes to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the Association’s goals and objectives. Member firms are invited to nominate these individuals for the “Lifetime Membership” award. Nominees should be retired from an active role in the industry.

All nominations are presented to the Board of Directors. Upon approval, the recipient would be awarded with a lifetime membership at the following CDDA Annual General Meeting and Convention. The registration fee to the event would be included with the award. Please fill out the following form, if you would like to submit a nomination.

Lifetime membership Nomination Form

Call for Safety Video Submissions

Are you a member of the CDDA and have a great safety video your company has produced and would like to share?

The CDDA is looking for the best industry safety video to award an Oscar to at the A.G.M. in St.John’s, Newfoundland. The videos will be showcased on the CDDA website with the Safety and Environment Committee selecting the winner. The videos will also be shown at all the Eastern and Western Safety Group meetings and other CDDA events prior to the A.G.M.

Criteria.

Must be a CDDA member.