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Water & Other Infrastructure Projects: Communities & Public Trust

How Governance Decisions Shape Projects & Outcomes

Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Ross Reid, LL.D. Former Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister, Chief of Staff, Deputy Minister, and international advisor with leadership experience spanning government, public policy, democratic development, elections, institutional governance, and community leadership in more than 30 countries.

Water is far more than infrastructure. It is a public health necessity, an environmental resource, an economic enabler, and a foundation of community well-being. Few public services demonstrate the relationship between governance and public trust more clearly than water systems. Because of their essential role in everyday life, water-related decisions often sit at the intersection of engineering, public policy, sustainability, community priorities, and long-term societal outcomes.

Major water and infrastructure projects influence communities for generations. From drinking water and wastewater systems to environmental protection and broader public infrastructure investments, project success depends on more than technical excellence alone. Outcomes are also shaped by governance decisions, stakeholder engagement, institutional capacity, sustainability considerations, transparency, accountability, and the ability to balance competing societal priorities.

Join The Hon. Ross Reid and an international panel of Subject Matter Experts for a thought-provoking discussion exploring how governance systems influence water and infrastructure projects, community outcomes, public confidence, and long-term societal well-being. Drawing on experiences from Canada and around the world, the session will examine how technical, political, environmental, and community considerations intersect to shape project outcomes and public trust.

Whether you are a student, engineer, project professional, policymaker, researcher, sustainability practitioner, or community leader, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement can help build more resilient infrastructure, stronger institutions, and more sustainable communities.

Topics include:

• Governance and project outcomes
  • Water governance and community resilience
  • Infrastructure and communities
  • Public trust and stakeholder engagement
  • Research, scientific evidence, and informed decision-making
  • Equity, access, and water security
  • Sustainability and long-term thinking
  • Leadership within complex systems
  • Lessons learned from major public initiatives

📅 Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Time: 14:30 - 16:00 (GMT -7)

          18:30 – 20:00 (ADT)

          19:00 - 20:30 (NDT)

           22:30 - 24:00 (GMT +1)

Format: Live International Zoom Webinar

PDUs:

• Business Acumen: 1.0 PDU

• Power Skills: 0.5 PDU

Cost: Free

🌍 Featured International Discussion Panel

• Dr. Éamonn V. Kelly, FAPM, PMP 

• Junzhang Chen, M.A.Sc., ENV SP, EPt. 

• Stefanie DeYoung, PMP, Prosci CCP 

• Ms. Yuanmei Zhang, M.Eng., M.A.Sc., B.Eng., E.I.T., EPt. 

• Prof. Rich Maltzman, PMP

Note: Panel lineup may adjust slightly based on speaker availability.

Who Should Attend

• Project managers • Engineers & engineering students • Professionals and students in fields such as political science, public governance, public administration and public affairs • Science professionals and science students • Business professionals and business students • Construction professionals • Infrastructure stakeholders • Water-sector professionals • Sustainability practitioners • Public-sector leaders • Researchers & academics • Community leaders and interested citizens

Partnerships & Acknowledgements

This webinar is presented in partnership with the PMI Construction Ambassador Program (PMI‑CP) and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Memorial University Student Chapter.

In additional, we are grateful for the support of: • PMI Nova Scotia Chapter (PMI‑NS) • PMI Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter (PMI‑NL) • PEOPLE Network • International Water Association (IWA) • Young Water Professionals (YWP) • Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Memorial University of Newfoundland • CSCE University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Student Chapter• PMI Sustainability Outreach Committee