The Canadian Dam Association (CDA) is a group of dam owners, operators, regulators, engineers and others who share the goal of advancing knowledge and practices related to dams. We are involved in all types of dams used for many different purposes: hydroelectric power, irrigation, flood control, water supply and mining operations.

CDA envisions a future in which all dams are safe, well-managed and benefit society. Our mission is to encourage cooperation, advance technical knowledge, and build competency related to dams in Canada. CDA serves as the Canadian National Committee of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).

Announcements

ICOLD 2019 early bird rate ending April 7!
Don’t delay! Register by April 7 to receive the early bird registration rate for ICOLD 2019.
4/3/2019
Visit CDA on LinkedIn!
CDA has started a company page on LinkedIn, so check us out!
4/3/2019
Registration rate for YPs for ICOLD 2019 less than $900!
YPs receive a significant discount on their ICOLD 2019 registration rate, but still receive all the benefits of a full delegate. Leaders in the dam industry should encourage and support their YPs to attend.
4/3/2019
EIC honoured its 2019 award winners and fellowship inductees on March 30
Representatives of CDA were in attendance at the EIC gala on March 30 to celebrate excellence in engineering including CDA member Pierre Leger who was one of 20 new Fellows of EIC.
4/2/2019
ICOLD statement on Brumadinho dam failure
ICOLD following situation in Brazil closely
3/19/2019

Career Section

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To advertise a job opportunity, use the Employer Posting Form in the CDA Careers Section. As a member society of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), we also link to job postings of EngineeringCareers.ca

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ICOLD

CDA is the Canadian National Committee 

 CDA is the Canadian National Committee of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), and provides representation at ICOLD meetings and on Technical Committees. In this way, CDA members are linked with international developments and best practice.

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Canada to welcome the world
June 8-14, 2019


The Canadian Dam Association is honoured to be hosting the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) 2019 Annual Meeting.

Click here to access the ICOLD 2019 website.

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Publications & Events


CDA offers publications on dam safety, public safety around dams, and access to ICOLD Bulletins. We also provide continuing professional development events such as an Annual Conference and regional workshops.
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