John Georgakopoulos, President

On June 17, 2021, I was appointed President of the CBN for a two-year term. In this position I have the privilege of continuing to advance CBN’s vision of putting Brownfields First! I am fortunate to have a great team of brownfield professionals who serve on the CBN Board and Executive joining me on this journey.  Read More

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank my urban planning students at Ryerson for not only expressing a keen interest in brownfields but also for helping CBN advance its mission. The support of our placement students, Dan Ash (Fall 2020) and Mabel Mai (Winter 2021), helped CBN work through its administrative transition, update our website, and deliver the 2020 Brownie Awards and other virtual events.  Read More 

At the Annual General Meeting, held virtually on June 15th, the slate of directors for the 2021-22 term was approved. This year, the Board said good-bye to three members who had reached their term limits. As is written in the CBN constitution, members may serve up to three consecutive two-year terms, for a maximum of six consecutive years on the Board. The Board also welcomed one new member to the Board.  Read More 

On behalf of the entire Canadian Brownfields Network, we want to thank three individuals who have reached their term limits after six years of incredible contributions to our Board of Directors.   Read More

We kicked off the conference with a session on Brownfields 2021 and Beyond. The session, co-moderated by Tammy Lomas-Jylha (Executive Director, CBN) and Chris DeSousa (President, CBN) looked at how businesses and industries reacted to this past unforgettable year or two - both issues and opportunities.  Read More

Congratulations to the winners of the annual HUB Awards, unveiled during our 2021 virtual conference.  The awards recognize three individuals who are having a significant impact on the Canadian brownfields industry.  Find out more about this year's winners.

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As an active member of the Canadian Brownfields Network, we encourage you to take part in one of our industry committees. Our committees meet monthly or bi-monthly via teleconference calls, and work together to execute key industry activities and CBN initiatives.  Read More

Chris De Sousa has just released a new book dedicated to examining Brownfield projects that go beyond conventional and incorporate sustainability.  Learn More

Recognizing Excellence in Brownfield redevelopment and remediation in Canada. Please submit your project by September 17, 2021. Learn More