Ontario Chapter (Toronto)
Email: Ontario@tunnelcanada.ca
About the Ontario Chapter
Primary Centre: Toronto, ON
The Ontario Chapter offers 7 to 8 evening presentations annually with invited speakers on a wide variety of topics (typically doors open at 5:30 pm and presentations begin at 6:00 pm). Active TAC members and non-members are welcome. The cost is $10 for members, $30 for non-members, and includes one drink (beer/wine) and appetizers (please bring your TAC membership card or payment receipt for the year).
See the upcoming events listings below to learn more about upcoming presentations. An RSVP is preferred for planning purposes – if you intend to attend, please e-mail ontario@tunnelcanada.ca. Last minute attendees are also welcome!
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of the TAC Ontario Chapter consists of the following members:
Chair (TAC Director, Ontario)
Dan Ifrim
Hatch
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Riley McMillan
Hatch
Past TAC Director, Ontario
Walter Trisi
Metrolinx
Secretary (TAC Officer - Secretary)
Andre Solecki
Hatch
Liaison with TAC National (TAC Director at Large)
Walter Milani
Self Employed
Event Coordinator (TAC Director at Large)
Glenn Mongillo
DynaMEK Group Ltd.
Media (TAC Director at Large)
Andrew Caruana
Smith & Long
Membership
Giuseppe Gaspari
AECOM
Owners Representative
Wojtek Sawicki
Metrolinx
Suppliers Representative
Jackson Rand
SIKA
Young Members Representative
Maria Guimaraes
Hatch
Upcoming Events
Mar 26 2026
Lone Star Texas Grill, 930 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario
TAC Ontario: High Speed 2: London Tunnels
Join the TAC Ontario Chapter on Thursday, March 26, 2026 for their next social event!
The Ontario TAC Committee will present an overview of the London Tunnels section of High Speed 2 (HS2) in the UK.
Location: Lone Star Texas Grill (930 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario)
Time: 5:30 p.m. (Registration) 6:00 p.m. (Presentation)
Registration:
• TAC Members: $10
• Non‐Members: $20
Please register in advance through the link below.
Apr 23 2026
Lone Star Texas Grill, 930, Toronto, ON, M9W 1J9, Canada.
TAC Ontario Chapter Talk - April 2026
Join the TAC Ontario Chapter on Thursday, April 23, 2026 for their next social event!
The Ontario TAC Committee will present an overview of four types of TBM face confinement and then address the measures required to be implemented on a soft ground TBM project to secure the tunnel face for maintenance operations. The presentation will close with an uncommon type of TBM tunnelling: The compressed air digger shield.
Location: Lone Star Texas Grill (930 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario)
Time: 5:30 p.m. (Registration) 6:00 p.m. (Presentation)
Registration:
• TAC Members: $10
• Non‐Members: $20
Please register in advance through the link below.
Jul 20 2026
Copper Creek Golf Club (11191 Highway 27, Kleinburg, ON. L0J 1C0)
SAVE THE DATE - TAC Ontario Chapter 2026 Golf Tournament
Join the TAC Ontario Chapter for its 3rd annual golf event in 2026 at the Copper Creek Golf Club. Show your skills with the club and ball and enjoy a relaxed evening with industry colleagues.
Space is limited (only 70 slots available). Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Details:
- Monday, July 20, 2026
- Copper Creek Golf Club (11191 Highway 27, Kleinburg, ON. L0J 1C0)
Registration will open in early Spring 2026.
Registration includes:
• Golf fees and dinner.
• 18 Holes of Golf including Power Carts, Short Game Driving Range, Locker Room Usage, and Scoring
• Dinner menu: will be sent by email for selection upon registration.
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Be a part of our event – get in touch about a sponsorship opportunity!
• Bronze sponsorship - $1,000 (includes 1 free entry)
• Gold sponsorship - $2,000 (includes 2 free entries)
• Platinum sponsorship - $4,000 (includes 4 free entries)
Sponsors will be recognized on the course and the TAC website. Get in touch with
admin@tunnelcanada.ca today!
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