Conference & Trade Show
Venue & Hotel
Casino Rama Resort
When
January 29-31, 2026
Where
5897 Rama Road, Rama ON L3V 6H6
Hotel Accommodations:
A room block has been reserved at the Casino Rama Resort until December 29th, 2025. Reservations made after this date will be subject to availability and the next best available rate. All exhibitors and sponsors are to make their own room reservations. Room prices start at $199.00 (subject to change and availability without notice) with upgrades available on a first come first served basis. Breakfast is not included unless indicated and self-parking is complimentary. Please contact the Hotel at (705) 329-3325 and quote the booking code OASA26A.
Event Highlights
Engaging Speakers
Onsite Training
Annual General Meeting
Networking
Exhibition & Live Demonstrations
Awards Banquet & Silent Auction
2026 Sponsors
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2026 Exhibitors
Silent Auction Charity Partner: Water For People Canada
Water For People Canada is a Canadian charity, founded by water industry professionals, that raises funds and awareness to support the U.S.-based Water For People's global mission of providing sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions in developing countries, focusing on lasting results through local partnerships and community empowerment. They fund projects in places like Latin America and Africa but also support innovative Canadian projects, working to create a world where everyone has lasting access to safe water.
$7,360 Raised
Goal: $10,000
2026 Speakers
Kayla Carter
Portable Sanitation Manager & Office Manager | Carter’s Septic Tank Service
The Industry Relationships You Need
Kayla joins us from Moncton, New Brunswick, representing Carter’s Septic Tank Service. She manages office operations and oversees the company’s portable sanitation division, which includes 15 VIP trailers, 1,000 portable toilets, and six small vacuum trucks.
Since joining her family business, Kayla has led the rebuilding of the office team and operational processes, while successfully managing portable sanitation services for major events and construction projects throughout the Maritimes—within Canada’s fastest-growing metropolitan area by percentage.
Kayla is a familiar voice in the industry, having presented at Portable Sanitation Association International Summit in Toronto and the Waste Water Nova Scotia Septic Pumper Expo.
At this year’s conference, Kayla will share practical insights on building strong, lasting industry relationships and finding value in every partnership. As Carter’s Septic Tank Service transitions into its third generation, she will also offer lessons learned to support successful family business succession.
Brittany Keene
Senior Program Advisor | Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment EASR/ECA Changes, Regulatory Updates
- Overview of the regulatory amendments that took effect on August 1, 2025, enabling additional waste transportation systems to register in the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR)
- Summary of the new technical and operating requirements that apply to waste transportation systems subject to an EASR registration
Shaunelle Meade
Issues Coordinator | Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Commercial Vehicles 101: MTO Updates, Road Safety and CVOR Compliance
Come out and get all the information that will help you stay in compliance this season. Learn about the latest updates and find the answers about Commercial Motor Vehicles operating on Ontario highways!
- CVOR (rules and points) – Do I require a CVOR and for what vehicles?
- MTO Updates – Are you ready for the new digital driver’s licence?
- Highway Traffic Act and Exemptions – what has changed since last year?
- Annual Inspection – what class of vehicles require one?
- Reduced Load Roads – Are you exempt in a septic truck?
- Class of Licence – what size trailer can I pull with my G class licence and still be legal?
- Red Light Cameras – do they affect my CVOR with points?
- Speed Limiters – At what speed and weight does my truck require a speed limiter?
- E-Logs – I am a local driver; am I exempt from having an electronic log book?
- Trip Inspection / Schedule 1 – If my truck has a yellow sticker, do I need a trip inspection too?
Hank Dubee
Consultant & Trainer | NBS Traffic Law
Dominic Mercier, P.Eng. M.A.Sc.
President | Enviro-STEP Technologies
Impacts of Toilet Paper and Low Flow Fixtures on Septic Systems
Toilet paper comes in various brands and types. Some characteristics can impact the maintenance requirements on septic tanks. When combined with low flow plumbing fixtures, the risk of problems increases even more. This session will discuss the problems, the risks and how to prevent them.
Jodi Burness
President | Burness Paralegal Services
Legal Principles for Today’s Trucking Professional
This session offers legal insight into every day regulatory charges and issues that commercial drivers face on a daily basis. The aim is to teach drivers exactly what the law requires of them which, serves to prevent charges, but it also educates drivers on what is required to build a solid defence in the event that charges are laid.
Stephen Dama, CRSP
Provincial Specialist – Construction Health & Safety Program | Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development
Portable Sanitation on Construction Projects
This session will provide an overview of requirements under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Construction Regulations regarding toilet facilities, cleanup facilities and duties of the Constructor and Supplier.
James Ross
Manager, Building Code Policy Development Unit | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Building Code 101 & Bill 60 Updates
- The presentation will lay out the basics of the Building Code Act and provide a Building Code 101 on how buildings, including septic systems, are regulated in Ontario.
- The presentation will also cover relevant updates including Bill 60 items, such as the Part by Part review of the Building Code and the transfer of authority for certain Sewage Systems for on-farm worker housing from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks to MMAH.
2025 Award Recipients
President’s Award
This award recognizes a member who has supported and expanded on the Vision, Mission and Values for OASIS and worked diligently to provide valuable resources and ideas to OASIS and its' members.
Recipients: Randy Knight
Robert Noble Award
This award recognizes companies and members who went above and beyond in servicing the requirements of our industry and acting as a representative voice for our membership.
Recipient: Mark Brosowski