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On behalf of the Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA), I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to each of you for contributing to the success of this year's Damage Prevention Symposium in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Whether you joined us as a sponsor, exhibitor, presenter, or participant, your engagement and support helped make this year's event one of our most successful to date. The energy, collaboration, and thoughtful conversations that took place throughout the week clearly demonstrated our shared commitment to advancing damage prevention across Canada. We were particularly proud to bring the Symposium to Atlantic Canada for the first time, and the positive feedback we received is a testament to the strength of this national community and the dedication of all involved. Mark Your Calendars - 2026 Symposium in Calgary! We are thrilled to invite you to join us next year in Calgary, Alberta, from November 17 - 19, 2026, as the CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium returns to Western Canada. Planning is already underway, and we look forward to building on the momentum created in Halifax to deliver another high-value program of learning, collaboration, and industry leadership. Once again, thank you for your continued support and for playing an important role in Canada's damage prevention community. We look forward to seeing you in Calgary! Todd Scott - Executive Director
Au nom du Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA), je tiens à exprimer ma sincère reconnaissance à chacun d'entre vous pour avoir contribué au succès du Symposium sur la prévention des dommages que s'est tenu cette année à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Que vous vous soyez joint à nous en tant que ommanditaire, présentateur, participant ou exposant, votre engagement et votre soutien ont contribué à faire du symposium l'un de nos événements les plus rèussis à ce jour. L'énergie, la collaboration et les discussions approfondies qui ont eu lieu tout au long de la semaine ont clairement démontré notre engagement mutuel à améliorer la prévention des dommages partout au Canada. Nous etoins particulièrement fiers d'organiser, pou le première fois, le Symposium dans l'une des provinces de l'Atlantique. Les commentaires positifs que nous avons reçus témoignent de la force de cette communauté canadienne et du dévouement de toutes les personnes impliquées. À noter à votre agenda - Le symposium 2026 aura lieu à Calgary! Nous sommes ravis de vous acccueillir parmi nous l'an prochain du 17 au 19 novembre 2026 à Calgary, en Alberta. alors que le Symposium sur la prévention des dommages du CCGA se transporte encore une fois dan l'Quest canadien. La planification est déjà en cours, et nous sommes impatients de mettre à profit l'élan créé a Halifax afin de vous offrir un autre programme de grande vaieur où l'apprentissage, la collaboration et la leadership présents dans notre industrie seront mis de l'avant. Encore une fois, je vous remercie du soutien que vous continuez à nous témoigner et de votre rôle important au sein de la communauté canadienne de prévention des dommages aux infrastructures souterraines. Au plaisir de vous retrouver à Calgary! Todd Scott - Directeur général
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National News
Source: ReNew Canada The federal government announce significant committments to infrastructure, housing and productivity in its 2025 budget. Association News
Regional Partners
The Atlantic Canada Common Ground Alliance (ATLCGA) Annual General Meeting will be held on November 26th, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM AST. ATLCGA members and Atlantic Canadian infrastructure owners are invited to join us as we review 2025 and discuss Damage Prevention across Atlantic Canada in 2026. Meet with us in person at the Eastward Energy Office located at 144 Thornhill Dr. Dartmouth NS or join us virtually with the Microsoft Teams link below. Microsoft Teams Join the meeting: Meeting ID: 260 760 946 781 9 Passcode: UM98QW23 
Membership News
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) Safety Advisory SA 2025-02 Safety and Damage Prevention Practices to Large-Scale Projects Near Pipelines on 6 October 2025. Damage Prevention is a shared responsibility among pipeline companies, project planners, contractors, and the broader community. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) issues safety advisories to clarify expectations and reinforce regulatory requirements, aiming to prevent incidents and protect people, property, and the environment, near federally regulated pipelines. Why Safety Advisories Matter Safety advisories are not just informational - they are actionable guidance. They outline specific steps the CER expects all parties to take when planning or conducting work near pipelines. These advisories are based on lessons learned from near-hit incidents and trends observed in the field, and they serve to highlight regulatory requirements and best practices for safe operations. Le 6 octobr 2025, la Régie de l'énergie du Canada a publié l'avis de securite SA 2025-02 intitulé Pratiques de sécurité et de prêvention des dommages relatives aux projets de grande envergure à proximité de pipelines. Le prévention des dommages est une repsonsabilité partagée entre les sociétés pipelinières, les planticateurs de projets, les entrepreneurs et l'ensemble de la collectivité. La Régie publie des avis de sécurité pour clarifier les attentes et mieux faire connaître les exigences réglementaires afin de prévenir les incidents et de protéger les personnes, les biens et l'environnement à proximité des pipelines de ressort fédéral. Importance des avis de sécurité Les avis de sécurité visent non seulement à informer, mais aussi à fournir des directives pouvant être mises en application. Ils décrivent en détail les étapes que la Régie s'attend à ce que toutes les parties suivent lorsqu'elles planifient ou effectuent des travaux à proximité de pipelines. Ces avis sont fondés sur les leçons tirées des incidents évités de justesse et les tendances observées sur le terrain et servent à mettre en évidence les exigences réglementaires et les pratiques exemplaires en matiére d'exploitation sécuritaire.
Committee News
CCGA Board of Directors – Release Announcement RAPPORT ORDI 2024 DU CANADIAN COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) is pleased to present our 2024 CCGA National DIRT Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of damages to buried infrastructure across Canada. This report reflects data voluntarily submitted by owners, operators, contractors, locators, and other damage-prevention partners from coast to coast, offering valuable insight into the current state of underground infrastructure protection in Canada. 2024 represents another encouraging year of improvement with our continued decline in overall damages. This continued positive trend underscores the commitment and collaboration of stakeholders across industry sectors who play a vital role in protecting people, property, and the essential services that Canadians rely on every day. Beyond year-over-year damage statistics, this report includes root cause analysis and detailed insights to help industry professionals identify where risk remains and where targeted improvements can deliver meaningful results. These findings support continuous learning and guide enhancements to training, planning practices, locating performance, and damage-prevention programs nationwide. We encourage you to review the results, consider how they relate to your operations, and share this report with colleagues and partners across the damage-prevention community. Together, through shared responsibility and collaboration, we continue to make Canada a safer place to dig. Best Regards, Todd Scott - Executive Director
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