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Presenters
Michele Richardson, B.Sc., MBA
Regulatory Affairs, Environmental
Ms. Richardson received a BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Toxicology and an MBA. As a regulatory affairs consultant for the past 15 years specializing in chemical and organism regulatory compliance under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), Michele focuses on providing regulatory support to the chemical, polymer, cosmetic, biologic and pharmaceutical sectors.
Ms. Richardson has written articles and regulatory updates for numerous groups and publications including NOC and a chapter on New Substances Notification in the RAPS Fundamentals of Canadian Regulatory Affairs.
Michele is co-Chair of the New Substances Notification subcommittee of the CEPA Industry Coordinating Group. She was a member on the US/Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council’s Technical Working Group and sat on the Biotech Industry Government Working Group for Organisms. Ms. Richardson has facilitated workshops with officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada and the US EPA.
Dan Bastien, Vice-President
Preventive Controls & Compliance Inc.
Dan is a subject matter expert in Canada with specific experience in the Chemical Management Plan. Dan is a strategic senior executive with 25+ years leading regulatory affairs, commercial growth, market access, and client advisory services across government and private industry.
Dan is a recognized authority in chemical regulation, environmental compliance, and global market-entry strategy with experience spanning North America, Latin America, and international regulatory frameworks. He has led multidisciplinary teams supporting 300+ global clients with complex regulatory consulting programs across chemicals, toxicology, and product stewardship which combines 22 years of federal government leadership at Environment and Climate Change Canada with executive leadership at some large consultancy firms to bridge policy, compliance, and business performance.
Dan is a federal regulatory leader turned commercial executive with a rare ability to translate complex policy into business strategy, market access, and revenue growth across regulated industries.
