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4052 Enhancing Collaboration for Weather Preparedness in Canada

Session Chair: Jim Abraham, CMOS Past-President Panel discussion In the face of increasing extreme weather events, it is crucial for various sectors to collaborate effectively to enhance preparedness and resilience. This panel discussion will bring together representatives spanning key areas of the weather enterprise, including the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), academia, media, and the private sector, to explore strategies for improving weather preparedness in Canada. Key topics to be discussed include strategies employed by different organizations to better prepare their clients and the public for extreme weather events, and opportunities for collaboration across the weather enterprise to improve preparedness and response to extreme weather events. This session aims to foster a dialogue on how different sectors can work together to enhance weather preparedness and resilience, ultimately contributing to a safer and more resilient Canada. Panelists: Doris Fortin – Director General of Policy, Partnership and Planning at the Meteorological Service of Canada Scott Kehler – President & Chief Scientist at Weatherlogics Peter Quinlan – Meteorologist at Global News in Saskatoon Julie Mireille Thériault – Professor at UQAM’s Earth and Atmospheric science department 15:30-15:40 Introduce theme and Panelists 15:40-16:00 Introductory Presentations 16:00-16:20 Follow-up questions 16:20-16:40 General Q&A 16:40-16:50 Final comments 16:50-17:00 Closing and Next Steps