President Jean Perrault of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Mayor of Sherbrooke, Quebec will be the keynote speaker at the CPWA Luncheon hosted on August 18, 2008 at the APWA/CPWA Congress in New Orleans.

The newly-elected President of FCM will share his insights on how Mayors and public works officials can work together to better serve the community -- especially in times of emergency.

President Perrault will also address issues of mutual concern for CPWA and the FCM.

The CPWA Board has expressed their desire to work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on issues that touch the quality of life in the municipalities.

A bio for President Perrault can be found on the following link:

The Canadian Public Works Association announces the Call for Submissions for the 2008 CPWA National Public Works Week Award.

This award is for Canadian municipalities, agencies, or organizations who celebrated the recent May 18-24, 2008 National Public Works Week by hosting events that highlighted the public works sector.

The 2008 NPWW Awards will be made in the following three categories: small centre, medium centre and large centre. If your agency, jurisdiction or city celebrated NPWW this year, we encourage you to submit an application.

A general announcement for the award is attached in English and French. Deadlines for submission are: July 14th, 2008.

Should you have questions regarding your award submission, please contact gclark@apwa.net or (202) 218-6732.

CPWA announces the criteria for submissions for the 2008 National Public Works Week Awards.

Critères d’attribution des prix dans le cadre de la Semaine nationale des travaux publics de l’Association canadienne des travaux publics.

Dwayne Kalynchuk, M.Eng., P.Eng., General Manager of Environmental Services for the Capital Regional District in Victoria, B.C., was named a 2008 Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA). He will be presented with the award on Wednesday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Capital Regional District Board Meeting (625 Fisgard St., Victoria).

APWA honored 10 of the most outstanding public works professionals from across the U.S. and Canada for their professionalism, expertise and career-long dedication and service. Marking the 49th year of the award, the distinction is among the most coveted and prestigious presented by the Association.

As General Manager of Environmental Services for the Capital Regional District, Kalynchuk is responsible for one of the most challenging wastewater projects in North America, bringing secondary treatment to a developed urbanized area of 350,000 people. This project, when launched, will be one of the largest treatment plants in the world.

Kalynchuk has been responsible for a substantial urban park development in St. Albert, AB, which included the first skateboard park in Canada; 40 miles of urban paved trails; interactive viewing platforms, and a heritage village including the preservation of two turn-of-the-century grain elevators. He led a team that developed an asset management system for $4 billion worth of infrastructure for St. Albert which included inventory, condition surveys and a decision logic model for resource allocation, one of the most detailed systems in Canada.

“Dwayne’s tireless commitment and dedication to the public works profession have definitely enhanced the image of public works in Canada,” said Len Robson, Past President of the APWA British Columbia Chapter.

A former APWA National President (2003-04), Kalynchuk has been very active in the Association over the years. He is a Past President of the Alberta Chapter (1988, 1992) and is a former Treasurer and Vice President of the Canadian Public Works Association (1996-7). A past recipient of the Jennings Randolph International Fellowship, Kalynchuk spent a month reviewing urban infrastructure in Vietnam and presented a paper on the findings at the 1996 APWA Congress in Washington, D.C.

CPWA and Engineers Canada co-hosted approximately 400 Members of Parliament, Senators, and staff at an outdoor picnic held on June 4th in the East Block Courtyard of Parliament Hill. The event, which was held to raise awareness for both associations, was very successful in promoting CPWA's name and interest in environmental and infrastructure policy.

Assisting CPWA President Ian Vaughan with the shaking of hands and introducing CPWA to the legislators were CPWA Board Members Darwin Durnie, Paul Smeltzer, and APWA Director Jean Guy Courtemanche. All agreed that the event was a great success and that future events should be planned to continue building involvement at the federal level.

Engineers Canada was a natural fit as CPWA's co-host -- both organizations have a great interest in the public policy that touches infrastructure in the nation. Chief Executive Chantal Guay and staff were on hand to greet Parliamentarians and were equally pleased with the attendance and opportunity to speak with MPs, Senators, and Ministers.

A picture of CPWA's President Ian Vaughan, and Chantal Guay of Engineers Canada is attached.

Tom Kagianis, Supervisor, Fuel Materials Management, City of Hamilton, Ontario has earned the credential of Certified Public Fleet Professional from the American Public Works Association (APWA).

Mr. Kagianis was one of eleven such recipients in 2008 and among 41 fleet professionals from the US and Canada to earn this distinction since the program's inception in 2006.

"CPFP certification is a hallmark of excellence for fleet professionals," said APWA President Larry Frevert. "We are excited to see the program grow and continue to attract fleet professionals striving to maintain excellent public works services in their communities.

For more information about the Public Fleet Professional Certification program, please contact Certification Manager Becky Stein at (816) 595-5212 or bstein@apwa.net

The Rt. Hon Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. has extended "my warmest greetings to everyone marking the National Public Works Week (NPWW), from May 18-24."

"This week celebrates the professional contributions of thousands of Canadian public works employees and the essential role they play in communities across our Nation. From our water supply to our transportation systems, public works professionals are engaged in perserving and maintaining Canada's vital infrastructure and services."

A copy of Prime Minister Harper's letter is attached (in English and French):

May 18-24, 2008 has been designated National Public Works Week in the Province of Saskatchewan.

A copy of the "Certificate of Recognition" by Bill Hutchinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, is attached:

Premier Gary Doer has proclaimed May 18-24, 2008 as Public Works Week in the Province of Manitoba.

The Proclamation recognizes "public works infrastructure, facilities and service are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of this country;" and "such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works engineers and administrators ..."

A copy of the Proclamation is attached:

Premier Shawn Graham of New Brunswick has declared May 18-24, 2008 as Canadian Public Works Week in tribute to public works officials and to celebrate the many contributions public works officials have made in building and sustaining Canadian society.

A copy of the declaration is attached:

Declaring it is "in the public interest for the citizens and civic leaders of Canada to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest in the public works needs and programs of their respective communities," The Honourable Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, has designated May 18-24, 2008 as National Public Works Week.

A copy of the Declaration is attached: