The BC Food Protection Association would like to present the Summer Webinar Series!

You are invited to attend our educational Summer Webinar Series through the Zoom platform! 

Webinar #1:

Predict and Prevent: Selected Risk Modelling Activities at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Risk modelling helps us predict food safety threats before they reach your table. Learn how CFIA keeps your food safe!

Team Members (Presenters):
Ashwani Tiwari, DVM PhD, Senior Veterinary Specialist
Cory Lindgren, PhD, Science Leader
Justin Falardeau, PhD, Science Specialist
Christina Sparr, BSc, Science Specialist
Mohamed Elgarf, PhD, Science Specialist

Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm PT
Registration: Free for BCFPA Members
Register Here: https://www.bcfoodprotection.ca/event-6215682
Location: via Zoom*
*The Zoom link will be available in a separate email closer to the event date to those who have registered for the webinar event.

Information about the Team: Advanced Data Analytics and Risk Modelling team within the Food Science Advice and Intelligence Division of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Summary:
Selected Risk Modelling Activities at the CFIA
1. Risk Model to Support the Development of Canadian Performance Standards for Salmonella in Poultry
2. Food Import Risk Explorer (FIRE) model: Ranking risk at the food-hazard-country or origin level.
3. FishNet: Machine learning model to estimate risk at the shipment level.

Registration Rates:
Free for BCFPA Members
$10 for Non-Members
$5 for Non-Members (Students)