Upcoming Events
Health & Safety Symposium – 2026 Edition
Designed to take your workplace to new heights, join us for this must-attend event for manufacturing professionals to discuss the latest health & safety trends, programs and key issues impacting your business.
Come together with fellow manufacturers and industry experts as we explore cutting-edge best practices and provide you with essential tools to enhance your workplace.
CME HSEP Members
CME Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEP) members receive one complimentary ticket per company to attend the event. Not a HSEP member yet? Click here to learn more.
SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE:
Health & Safety Legislative Updates: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Get up to speed on the latest legislative updates affecting the manufacturing sector. This session will break down complex changes through real-world case studies and practical examples, giving you a clear understanding of what’s new – and what it means for your business.
Michael G. Sherrard, K.C.
Partner, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Michael is recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers by Chambers Global®, Lexology® (Global Elite Thought Leader), Legal 500®, Best Lawyers® and Lexpert®, and a Five Star Safety Lawyer by Canadian Occupational Safety®. He is also a Fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers® and holds the designation, King’s Counsel.
Michael is the Chair of Skilled Trades Ontario (a Provincial Crown Agency under the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development) and sits on the board of directors of Skills Canada (Ontario). He is former Chair of the National Labour and Employment Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, the Labour and Employment Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, and the Yves Landry Foundation, and Corporate Chair of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada – Light The Night.
Michael is the recipient the Construction Institute of Canada’s Chancellor’s Award of Excellence, Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) Hard Hat Award of Excellence, University of New Brunswick Alumni Award of Distinction, USports Lester B. Pearson Award, Canadian Franchise Association Volunteer Leadership Excellence Award and Canadian Franchise Association Distinguished Franchise Support Service Award.
Natasha Zervoudakis
Partner, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Natasha provides advice and representation to employers of various sizes and industries in many areas, including, but not limited to occupational health and safety, policy development and implementation, employee training, human rights and accommodation, wrongful dismissal, grievance and human rights litigation, and workplace investigations.
Natasha sits on the Board of Directors of the Yves Landry Foundation and the Ontario Intercollegiate Women’s Football Association. She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario.
Annual Ontario Health and Safety Update
Stay ahead of evolving regulations, responsibilities, and best practices with this essential annual update tailored specifically for Ontario’s manufacturing sector. Whether you’re updating your policies or planning your next audit, this session will equip you with the tools and insights you need to keep your workplace safe and compliant.
The Next Decade of Health and Safety
Manufacturing is entering a decisive decade for health and safety, driven by labour shortages, new technologies, and rising expectations around workplace well‑being. This session will explore the emerging risks and opportunities facing manufacturers, and what leaders can do now to build safer, more resilient workplaces that support productivity and long‑term competitiveness.
Office of the Employer Adviser Presentation
Representatives from the Office of the Employer Adviser will share essential tips for your business.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you interested in boosting brand awareness and connecting with a dynamic audience of influential decision makers within the manufacturing sector?
Contact John.Maus@cme-mec.ca to explore how your company can become an integral part of our community.
Questions?
Please contact Erin.Epstein@cme-mec.ca, Events & Partnership Coordinator
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