The Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC) is a new committee being formed to support OOC in receiving input on major strategic initiatives related to its mandate. Please note, SAC is not a committee of the Board of Directors. SAC provides independent advice to OOC’s executive management team, including the President and CEO.

In support of its mandate to facilitate safe excavation, OOC will solicit the advice and input of stakeholders and partners from the industry through the SAC as a key engagement initiative.

The council’s purpose is to:

• Foster Open Communication: Establish an environment of transparency and open dialogue between all council members, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration.
• Provide Strategic Guidance: Offer valuable insights, perspectives, and recommendations to OOC’s leadership team, ensuring that strategic decisions align with stakeholder interests and expectations.
• Identify Emerging Trends and Risks: Serve as a forward-thinking advisory body, identifying emerging trends, potential risks, and opportunities within the industry or relevant domains.
• Advises on Stakeholder Interests: Provides context, history, data and strategic counsel reflecting the diverse interests of various stakeholder groups, ensuring their advice is shared and their concerns are raised.
• Enhance Corporate Reputation: Contributes to strengthening OOC’s reputation and credibility by demonstrating a commitment to stakeholder engagement and responsible decision-making.

As stakeholder representatives, council members agree to communicate as much information as possible between their industry/associations and the council. As the key source of information for stakeholders about the SAC, OOC will keep its website up to date, including posting minutes, membership lists, and dates of future meetings.

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SAC MEMBERS

Karen Nesbitt – Association of Municipalities (AMO)
Patrick McManus – Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA)
Tom Aiken – Infrastructure Ontario (IO)
Nameer Rahman – Ontario Energy Association (OEA)
Nadia Todorova – Residential Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)
Moranne McDonnell – PromarkTelecon
Enrico Scalera – City of Burlington
Ryan Quesnel – Thomas Cavanaugh Construction
Teresa Sarkesian – Electricity Distributors Association
Joe Salemi – Landscape Ontario 

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MEETING DATES and MINUTES

Click on the date to see the corresponding meeting minutes.