April 19, 2012 Register NOW to hear Canada's Chief Economist speak on the latest on the global economy and its impact on your business - May 22 Join Peter Hall, Vice-President and Chief Economist at Export Development Canada, for an engaging presentation where you will get the latest information on the global economy and the impact it will have on Canadian businesses like yours. Click here to register and for more information. Changes to Environmental Assessment Regulations 
The federal government is introducing environmental assessment regulations intended to streamline and accelerate the project review process. Received positively by industry, but criticized by environmentalists, these changes may impact your business. Read more about the specifics of the changes to the process here, and stay tuned to the NEIA website each day for environmental industry news update.  Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund
Finding ways to best manage, divert, and recycle our waste can sometimes involve creative-thinking outside the box. The Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund was established to help organizations carry out research and development projects that provide valuable solutions to our waste problems. Click here for more information from the MMSB.
2 spaces available in Hazwoper course
Full Hazwoper courses and refresher sessions are taking place in St. John's the week of May 13th, and there are 2 spaces still open. For further details click here.
Impress Your Employers: Advance Your Environmental Career This Spring The Canadian Centre for Environmental Education is offering a certificate, bachelor, and masters in Environmental Practice. The spring deadline for applications is is on April 21st. More info
Quality Management System Lead Auditor Workshop, April 30 - May 4 This five-day seminar provides an explanation of the ISO 9001 requirements and the design of a functional and effective Quality Management System. It explains the auditing process and audit instruments, documentation process, information on how to conduct an audit, write the audit report, take corrective action, and auditing case studies to develop skills for identifying nonconformities. More info Export and Innovation Awards The Department of Innovation, Business, and Rural Development is now accepting applications for the 2012 Export and Innovation Awards. The Awards celebrate the achievements of those who are raising Newfoundland and Labrador to new heights. For more info, click here. | 
