Events – Overview

Emergency Response Assistance Canada's biennial Dangerous Goods Emergency Management Conference delivers topical and relevant insights on emergency management, safety, and preparedness for professionals across the energy, emergency response and transportation sectors.

Dangerous Goods Emergency Management (DGEM) Conference

The DGEM Conference offers a unique opportunity for ERAC Plan members and responders to meet, build relationships, share ideas, and learn valuable information from a diverse array of subject-matter experts and technical training sessions. Conference activities include the National Responder Awards reception and dinner, where ERAC recognizes the efforts of our outstanding responders and response teams. The conference continues to serve as an important forum for knowledge sharing, professional development, and strengthening the partnerships that support Canada's dangerous goods preparedness and response network. The next DGEM Conference is planned for 2028.

Need more information on future DGEM conferences? Please contact us.

National Responder Awards

Emergency Response Assistance Canada (ERAC)’s vision is to be the highest quality emergency preparedness and response assistance organization in Canada.

To recognize the efforts of our outstanding individuals and response teams, ERAC has created three awards in these areas:

1. Leadership

2. Safety

3. Training and Learning

Nominations take place every two years and awards are presented at ERAC’s Dangerous Goods Emergency Management Conference.

Award Recipients