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Wednesday, June 17
 

10:30am CDT

Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Abstract ID: 28735
How Important is Real-Time Access to Reanalysis Data for Operational Streamflow Forecasting Using a LSTM Model in the Great-Lakes Region?
Presenter: Étienne Gaborit, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Additional Authors: Vincent Fortin, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Milena Dimitrijevic, Environment and Climate Change Canada; Nicolas Gasset, Environment and Climate Change Canada;


10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Abstract ID: 28857
Assessing Uncertainty in Gridded Reanalysis Meteorological Datasets for Large-Scale Hydrological Modeling and Operational Inflow Forecasting
Presenter: Mark Gervais, Manitoba Hydro
Additional Authors: Aaron Smith, Manitoba Hydro; Luke Andreychuk, Manitoba Hydro; Sakshi Bali, Manitoba Hydro; Kevin Sagan, Manitoba Hydro; Shane Wruth, Manitoba Hydro

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract ID: 29059
Propagation of Precipitation and Epistemic Uncertainty in Streamflow Simulations across the Canadian Prairies
Presenter: Omid Mohammadigder, University of Manitoba
Additional Authors: Omid Mohammadiigder, University of Manitoba; Ricardo Mantilla, University of Manitoba; Chandra Rupa Rajulapati, University of Manitoba; Muhammad Mehboob, University of Manitoba; Fisaha Unduche, Government of Manitoba


11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Abstract ID: 29117
The Ontario Hydrologic Modelling System (OHMS): High-Resolution Provincial Modelling and Large-Sample Evaluation
Presenter: Bryan Tolson, University of Waterloo
Additional Authors: Hongren Shen, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON; James Craig, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON; Ming Han, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON, Dam & Public Safety, Ontario Power Generation, ON; Amir Al-Bayati, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON; Madeline Gabriela Tucker, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON, Water Resources Greater Vancouver, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd., BC; Robert Metcalfe, Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program, Trent University, ON, Aquatic Research and Monitoring Section, Ministry of Natural Resources, Trent University, ON
Speakers
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Étienne Gaborit

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Mark Gervais

Manitoba Hydro
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Omid Mohammadigder

University of Manitoba
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Bryan Tolson

University of Waterloo
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

1:30pm CDT

Advances in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Abstract ID: 26320
Tackling Prairie Pothole Hydrology and Assessing Impacts of Climate Change on Closed-Basin Lake Levels
Presenters: Curtis Hallborg and Jack Kostick, WSP Canada Inc.


1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Abstract ID: 27249
Simulating Reservoirs in Large-Domain Vector-Based Hydrological Models
Presenter: Tyler Thompson, University of Calgary
Additional Authors: Alain Pietroniro, Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary; Kasra Keshavarz, Department of Civil Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary


2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Abstract ID: 27186
The Impact of River Mobility on Flood Hazards and Flood Mapping
Presenter: Duane Noel, Concordia University
Additional Authors: Guénolé Choné, Concordia University; Iulia Mazgareanu, Concordia University; Pascale M. Biron, Concordia University; Thomas Buffin-Bélanger, Université du Québec à Rimouski; Jeannine-Marie St-Jacques, Concordia University


2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Abstract ID: 28865
Prioritizing Detail in Stormwater Modeling through TeFRRAM
Presenters: Marliese Breuer and Taylor Swailes, Urban Systems Ltd.
Additional Authors: Jim Hager, City of Kelowna
Speakers
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Taylor Swailes

Urban Systems Ltd.
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Curtis Hallborg

WSP Canada Inc.
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Tyler Thompson

University of Calgary
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Duane Noel

Concordia University
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Marliese Breuer

Water Resources Engineer, Urban Systems Ltd
PCSWMM modelling or HECRAS modelling
Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg

3:20pm CDT

Advancing Canada’s Flood Resilience: FHIMP National Updates and Innovations in Flood Mapping
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28794
Charting Progress: FHIMP’s Journey to Strengthen Canada’s Flood Hazard Identification
Presenter: Oliver Pennock, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Additional Author: Maxim Fortin, NRCan; Brian Perry, NRCan


3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Abstract ID: 26451
Advancing Flood Hazard Mapping through Research, Innovation and Technical Guidance under FHIMP
Presenter: Oluwaseun Oyebode, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)


4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Abstract ID: 28797
Identifying and Mapping Flood Hazard in Canada: How Global, Regional and Detailed Flood Mapping Come Into Play
Presenter: Maxim Fortin, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Additional Author: Brian Perry, NRCan; Oliver Pennock, NRCan


4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Abstract ID: 22666
Science-Driven Flood Risk Screening: Lessons from Canada-Wide Hazard Modeling and the FIFRA Program
Presenter: Jennifer Pellerin, Public Safety Canada
Additional Authors: Jamie Gesualdo; Sarah Hayes; Robin Bourke; Karl Chastko; Sara Karam; Julie Van de Valk; Public Safety Canada


4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Abstract ID: 28660
Flood Mapping with Limited Data: Guidance from Nova Scotia and British Columbia
Presenter: Paulina Buskas, Associated Engineering and Alexander Wilson, CBCL
Additional Authors: Andromeda MacIsaac, Associated Engineering; Allie Oliver, CBCL Limited; Chloe Sirges, Associated Engineering; Marianni Nogare, Associated Engineering

Moderators
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Brian Perry

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Speakers
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Maxim Fortin

Senior Engineering Advisor - Flood Mapping, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Oliver Pennock

Natural Resources Canada
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Oluwaseun Oyebode

Water Resources Engineer, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Oluwaseun Oyebode has a background in water resources engineering, with experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, infrastructure design, planning and management, flood hazard and risk assessments, and climate resilience. He is a member of the National Hydrological Service (NHS... Read More →
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Paulina Buskas

Associated Engineering
Paulina has a background in water resources engineering in British Columbia, specializing in hydraulic modelling, floodplain mapping, and flood & erosion assessment mitigation planning. She holds a B.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an M.Sc. in Climate Change Management, during which... Read More →
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Jennifer Pellerin

Senior Engineering Advisor, Public Safety Canada
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:20pm - 5:00pm CDT
Concourse Ballroom Fairmont Winnipeg
 
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