ACLAE
CAEAL
President’s ReportAGM 2001
Don LaBerge
May 25, 2001
ACLAE
CAEAL
Reflection, Directionand Consensus
What did we accomplish?
What are the goals for 2001?
What do you think we should try to do?
Safe Water
ACLAE
CAEALMilestones of 2000/2001
Consolidated office functioning efficiently and effectively
Implementing ISO/IEC17025 jointly with PALCAN partners
Major adjustments in PT Program» New contracts with
reference labs
» Parameters reviewed/added
» Application for accreditation submitted
Continued to work with regulatory agencies» Ontario Environment » Presentations to BC
Environment and BC Health» Met with Nfld. Environment
Responded to Walkerton tragedy» 50% increase in site visits» PT parameters reviewed» SCC/CAEAL/CCIL paper on
accreditation» Testified at hearing
ACLAE
CAEAL
International Efforts2001
SCC signed ILAC MRA New SCC geographical mandate:
first two SCC/CAEAL accreditations outside North America (Peru)
New Accreditation Program for Water Labs in Latin America and the Caribbean - PAHO/SCC/CAEAL
New Bilateral Arrangement between SCC and NACLA (US)
First ISO Guide 58 evaluator from CAEAL (Denise LeBlanc)
Presented paper at ILAC 2000, and PT paper reprinted in Australia and Hong Kong
ACLAE
CAEALDirections for 2001
Finalize transition from CAN/CSA Z753 to CAN-P-4D (ISO/IEC 17025)
Working towards accreditation of PT program
Further develop and implement CAEAL training program
Continue leadership on water issues
Increased efforts with provinces and federal agencies
Implement new PAHO/SCC/CAEAL program in the Americas
ACLAE
CAEALInvolving You
CAEAL is committed to be open and responsive
Much of its uniqueness results from member input to the design and operation of its programs
CAEAL is now in a period of rapid change: responding to needs of public and lab community
We need and want all of you involved!