A Bridge to Recovery

How can businesses in Alberta implement rapid screening for COVID-19 in the most effective way possible?

In partnership with the Business Council of Alberta and 19 to Zero, the Haskayne School of Business is hosting a virtual event for companies to learn about the rapid antigen screening protocols developed by the Creative Destruction Lab’s (CDL) Rapid Screening Consortium. Through their ambitious and unprecedented pilot project, the consortium has undertaken a national and collaborative approach with 12 large Canadian companies – and growing – to develop an extensive playbook outlining the steps required for businesses to use these rapid tests safely and effectively.

Attendees will gain actionable insights that will enable them to roll out their own rapid screening programs. Participants will also receive access to the CDL playbook and hear from Alberta Health about the process to get access to Alberta’s rapid tests.

WHAT: Remarks followed by panel discussion and Q&A

WHEN: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. MT

WHO:

• Jim Dewald, dean, Haskayne School of Business
• Adam Legge (moderator), president and CEO, Business Council of Alberta  
• Bart Johnson, deputy incident commander, Alberta Health Emergency Operations Centre for COVID-19
• Catherine Luelo, senior vice president and chief information officer, Air Canada
• Sylvie Tran, vice president of environment, health and safety, Suncor
• Dr. Jia Hu, family physician and medical officer of health, Alberta Health Services; chair, 19 to Zero

Media are invited to attend the virtual event, but must register with the media contact for the Zoom link and password.

Media Contact

Robyn Warsylewicz
Communications Advisor
403.803.7547
robyn.warsylewicz@ucalgary.ca

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is a global intellectual hub located in Canada’s most enterprising city. In our spirited, high-quality learning environment, students thrive in programs made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. Our strategy drives us to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, engaging the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.' For more information, visit ucalgary.ca/eyeshigh.

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About the Haskayne School of Business

The Haskayne School of Business was founded at the University of Calgary in 1967, and was named in honour of Richard F. Haskayne, OC, AOE, FCA, in 2002. The business school has approximately 3,600 full- and part-time students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, doctorate and executive education programs, and stays connected with its more than 25,000 alumni in 80 countries worldwide. Haskayne is where big ideas come to life and bold leaders thrive. Our mission is to create innovative research, unparalleled learning opportunities and meaningful engagement with our community.

For more information, visit haskayne.ucalgary.ca or follow on Twitter @HaskayneSchool.