BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//QUEST Canada - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://questcanada.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for QUEST Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTSTAMP:20260527T145327 CREATED:20250820T231521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T141436Z UID:10000362-1762214400-1762387199@questcanada.org SUMMARY:From Plans to Projects: Atlantic Canada's Project Initiation Workshop DESCRIPTION:November 4–5\, 2025 | Halifax Convention Centre & Volta—Armoyan Centre\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia \nMoving from energy plans to real-world projects is one of the biggest challenges facing municipalities and Indigenous communities working toward a sustainable energy future. QUEST Canada’s Project Initiation Workshops are designed to bridge that gap—offering practical tools\, tailored coaching\, and direct access to funders and technical experts. This two-day intensive workshop in Halifax is for municipal staff and Indigenous community leaders in Atlantic Canada who are actively developing energy or climate projects. Whether you’re exploring community solar\, EV charging infrastructure\, building retrofits\, energy efficiency\, or fleet electrification\, this event is designed to move your project closer to implementation. \nWho Should Attend? This workshop is designed for Indigenous community and municipal staff members involved in: \n\nSustainable energy initiatives such as community solar\, building retrofits\, and electric vehicle infrastructure\nProject planning\, financial management\, and development roles\n\nWhy Attend? Through hands-on sessions\, participants will advance their own energy project concepts—refining scopes\, strengthening financial strategies\, and identifying clear next steps. You’ll also connect with clean-tech providers\, peers\, and funders who can support your goals. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA refined project scope and clear critical path\nAn initial financial model and detailed funding strategy\nA solid plan for hiring contractors and managing project execution\nIncreased confidence to implement sustainable energy projects and navigate challenges\nA strong network of funders\, consultants\, and solution providers to support future development\n\n \n View the Workshop Program\n \n \n \n \n \n This event builds on QUEST’s successful 2024 model and offers deeper dives into technical design\, contracting\, and financing. Travel support is available for eligible participants\, with a focus on rural and remote communities. \n \n Register Today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Countdown Clock\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: Both mornings of the Workshop will begin in the Halifax Convention Centre\, Room 609\, followed by lunch and working sessions at the Volta Office Space.  \nWorkshop Location: Volta\, Armoyan Centre (formerly the World Trade Centre)\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia | 1800 Argyle St.\, Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS B3J 3N8 \nWe’re excited to host our From Plans to Projects workshop at Volta—home to a dynamic community of entrepreneurs\, startups\, and changemakers working to drive innovation and impact across sectors\, including clean technology and sustainable development. Located on the 8th floor of the newly renovated Armoyan Centre in downtown Halifax\, Volta offers a modern\, collaborative space overlooking Parade Square and Halifax Harbour. As Atlantic Canada’s premier innovation hub\, Volta provides an energizing setting for this hands-on workshop focused on moving sustainable energy projects from plans to action. Its emphasis on creativity\, collaboration\, and real-world solutions makes it a natural fit with QUEST Canada’s mission to activate local leadership in Canada’s clean energy transition. \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Sponsors We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors\, whose partnership makes this Plans to Projects workshop in Atlantic Canada possible. Their commitment to activating community leadership and shaping a fair and lasting energy future is key to our shared success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in Sponsoring? Align your organization with Canada’s sustainable energy future and connect directly with municipal and Indigenous project leaders driving local implementation. Sponsorship opportunities provide high-value exposure\, meaningful engagement\, and a chance to support innovative clean energy solutions. To learn more about how your organization can get involved\, please review our sponsorship package (hyperlinked below) or contact us via email at mschweyer@questcanada.org. \n \n View Sponsorship Opportunities\n \n \n \n \n \n With Gratitude to Our Program Supporters This event is made possible through the generous support of ACOA and Nova Scotia Power\, whose ongoing commitment to the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program empowers us to deliver workshops that advance our shared goals. We’re deeply grateful for their foundational support through the broader program that enables this important work. URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/atlanticpiworkshop/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Project-Initiation-Workshop-Halifax-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T145327 CREATED:20251009T201421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201850Z UID:10000384-1763038800-1763042400@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Ontario NCA Working Group Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Working GroupThe Ontario NCA Working Group Kick-Off online session will introduce participating communities to the group’s purpose\, goals\, and terms of reference. \nCommunities will also have the opportunity to meet eachother\, and present on their local energy and climate initiatives and goals. \nPlease share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario NCA working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the first Ontario NCA Working Group meeting? \nPlease reach out to Naureen Othi\, QUEST Canada Lead\, Projects at: nothi@questcanada.org \n Visit the NCA Program Page URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/ontario-nca-working-group-kick-off/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NCA_Ontario.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T145327 CREATED:20250919T161346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161352Z UID:10000376-1763643600-1763647200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Prairies NCA Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Prairies NCA Cohort Working GroupThe Prairies NCA Cohort Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nHave questions or want more information? Please reach out to QUEST Canada’s Naureen Othi\, Lead\, Projects at nothi@questcanada.org. \n Login to the Working Group Meeting\n \n Learn More About Our NCA Program's Prairies Cohort URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-prairies-nca-working-group-nov20/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Prairies-WG-November-20.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T143000 DTSTAMP:20260527T145327 CREATED:20251028T205314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T140636Z UID:10000385-1763645400-1763649000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Neighbours & Networks: New Brunswick NCA Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the first meeting of our New Brunswick Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Program Working GroupWith a nod to the East Coast tradition of gathering informally in the kitchen – from where great ideas\, community\, and connections manifest – our first online meeting of the New Brunswick NCA Working Group\, Thursday\, November 20\, 1:30 to 2:30pm AT\, will be presented with an added collaborative feel. \nThe New Brunswick NCA Working Group is a resource for municipal staff participating in QUEST Canada’s Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Program cohort\, and engaged in community energy transition planning\, partnership-building\, and net-zero energy projects. \nHosted by QUEST Canada’s Lead\, Community Energy Planning & Projects\, Aaliyah Lahai\, the event will aim to make the topic of municipal energy and emissions reduction less daunting. And we’ll be sure to leave ample time for questions and peer-to-peer discussion. \nAbout the Presenters \nTara Ross-Robinson is Chief Administrative Officer\, Clerk\, and Treasurer of the Rural Community of Alnwick. She has over twenty-five years of leadership experience in Justice & Public Safety\, complemented by nine years of service as a Municipal Councillor in Miramichi. \nDallas Gillis’ career path includes Planner with the Goverment of New Brunswick\, and the Rural Planning District Commission\, and Senior Planner with the City of Fredericton. In his current role since 2022\, he is Director of Planning and Compliance with the Town of Oromocto. \nChris MacIntyre is a GHG Mitigation Analyst in Fredericton with the Climate Change Secretariat in the Province’s Department of Environment and Local Government. There he delivers and analyses the Local Government Climate Action Reporting Tool\, and actions transportation emissions mitigation for the GNB. \nRegister Now! \nIf you’d like further information\, please write to meeting host Aaliyah Lahai. \nHave a ‘Big’ Question about Community Energy? \nBe sure to send in you community energy transition question ahead of time – and we’ll assure it’s answered well during the session. \n Register for the NB Kitchen Party\n \n Send in Your Energy Transition Question Ahead of Time! URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/new-brunswick-nca-working-group-meeting-nov20/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NB-Kitchen-Party.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T145327 CREATED:20250919T162326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T162331Z UID:10000378-1764237600-1764241200@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Ontario Community Energy & Climate Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Ontario Community Energy and Climate (ON CEC) Working GroupMark your calendar\, and please share this meeting notice with colleagues\, and anyone in your network you think would be interested in joining in on our Ontario working group discussions. \nHave questions\, looking for additional information\, or want to join the ON CEC Working Group? Please reach out to gpinchin@questcanada.org \n Visit our Events Calendar URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-ontario-community-energy-climate-working-group-nov27/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ON-CEC-WG-November-27.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T145327 CREATED:20250919T163351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T163359Z UID:10000380-1764248400-1764252000@questcanada.org SUMMARY:Online Meeting: Atlantic Municipal Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Atlantic Municipal Working GroupThe Atlantic Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities participating in QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) program cohort\, and engaged in community energy planning\, partnership-building and net-zero energy projects. \nHere we share experiences\, lessons learned and transfer knowledge about best practices. Participants are leaders in moving toward achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and transitioning toward a net-zero future. \nTo join in\, please contact Naureen Othi. \n Visit the Pan-Atlantic NCA Webpage URL:https://questcanada.org/questevent/online-meeting-atlantic-municipal-working-group-nov27/ CATEGORIES:QUEST Working Groups & CoPs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://questcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Atlantic-NCA-WG-November-27.png ORGANIZER;CN="QUEST Canada":MAILTO:info@questcanada.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR