CDDA Bring it to the Surface

10/28/2026

Psychological safety starts with a conversation. 💬

Bring mental health, resilience and connection to your next safety meeting with a Bring It to the Surface speaker.

Meet Clint Gore, mindset coach, speaker and mental health advocate, and Shannon Nault, human resources professional. Drawing on lived experience and industry knowledge, they open conversations about mental wellness, supporting employees and building healthier workplaces.

📩 Book a speaker: [email protected]
🔗 Meet the team: https://www.cdda.ca/bringittothesurface/team/

Thank you to our Lead Program Partner, the Ontario Mining Association, for supporting this work.

10/27/2026

We’re bringing the Bring it to the Surface Conversation to Winnipeg at CCMEC on November 2-3 2026!

Clint Gore will join CDDA Executive Director Louise Lowe at the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention to share his powerful story and the message behind Bring It to the Surface on November 3 at 1:30 pm in the Carlton Room, Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg

Together, they’ll explore what it truly means to be fit for duty and how open conversations about mental health can help build safer, healthier, and more supportive workplaces.

Thank you to the Ontario Mining Association, our Lead Program Partner, for supporting this important initiative.

Attending CCMEC? Join us and help bring mental health to the surface.

Learn more: https://ccme-convention.ca/convention-schedule-old/bringing-it-to-the-surface/

10/22/2026

Meet the Bring it to the Surface Team!

Shannon brings more than a decade of Human Resources experience in the drilling and resource sectors, spanning employee relations, workforce management, and organizational development. She began her HR career at Boart Longyear, spending seven years supporting a diverse workforce, and joined Foraco Canada in 2017, where she has become a trusted advisor known for her professionalism, integrity, and understanding of both people and operations.

Before moving into HR, Shannon served her community as a 911 Dispatcher and Special Constable with the New Liskeard Police Service, and volunteered for over 10 years with the Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary, experience that sharpened her instincts for communication, crisis response, and decision-making under pressure.

A widow and devoted mother, Shannon speaks openly about resilience. Her belief is that strong workplaces are built by people who feel supported through every part of their lives, not just the working hours.

https://www.cdda.ca/bringittothesurface/team

10/16/2026

KIN CORNER October 16 is WORLD SPINE DAY: YOUR SPINE WAS MADE TO MOVE!

Did you know that your spine is designed for movement, not for staying in one position all day?

Whether you're sitting at a desk, driving, working on your feet, or training as an athlete, your daily movement habits can influence your spinal health.

5 Simple Ways to Support a Healthy Spine

1. Move Often: Take regular movement breaks throughout your day.
Build Strength: Strengthening your core, back, and supporting muscles helps your spine manage everyday demands.

2. Stay Mobile: Gentle stretching and mobility exercises can help maintain flexibility and reduce stiffness.

3. Change Positions: There is no single perfect posture. Your next posture is often your best posture!

4. Lift with Confidence: Learn proper lifting techniques and gradually build strength to handle everyday activities.

5. The Mind-Body Connection: Stress can increase muscle tension and influence how we experience pain. Supporting your mental well-being is part of supporting your physical health.

Remember: A healthy spine isn't about sitting perfectly straight. It's about staying strong, mobile, and active.

Strong Roots. Strong Bodies. Strong Minds.



Northern Roots Health Hub Ontario Mining Association

10/15/2026

Wear the Message. Start the Conversation.

Show your support wherever you are.

All proceeds from sales go back into the Bring it to the Surface initiative.

Learn More: https://www.cdda.ca/bring-it-to-the-surface-merchandise-promo/

10/10/2026

It's World Mental Health Day and we’re sharing Warren Macdonald’s perspective on resilience in male-dominated industries.

Warren, our keynote speaker at the 78th CDDA AGM and Convention, joined the Bring It to the Surface Podcast to discuss the importance of creating an environment where people feel safe, supported, and encouraged to share their stories.

Resilience grows when we can speak openly about our challenges and know someone will listen. Every conversation can help build a more supportive drilling and mining industry.

Thank you to the Ontario Mining Association, our Lead Program Partner, for supporting CDDA’s Bring It to the Surface initiative.

Watch the video and help keep the conversation going.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP48n_mRW3g

Learn More about Bring it to the Surface Here: https://www.cdda.ca/bringittothesurface/

Learn More about Warren Macdonald here: https://www.warren-macdonald.com/

In this week's podcast episode, Warren Macdonald, our Keynote Speak...

10/09/2026

As World Mental Health Day approaches on October 10, we’re continuing the conversation about mental health in the mining and diamond drilling industry.

In this video, William Black from RJLL shares why CDDA’s Bring It to the Surface campaign matters: encouraging employees to speak up and tell their employer or someone they trust how they’re feeling.

Speaking openly can take courage. By listening and creating a supportive workplace, we can help people feel more comfortable reaching out.

Thank you to the Ontario Mining Association, our Lead Program Partner, for supporting this important initiative.

Watch the video and help us bring mental health to the surface.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQglVifj9Ms

Learn More about Bring it to the Surface: https://www.cdda.ca/bringittothesurface/

William Black from RJLL discusses mental health in the workplace sp...

10/08/2026

As World Mental Health Day approaches on October 10, we’re recognizing that mental health in the diamond drilling industry reaches beyond the job site. It affects families, too.

In this episode of the Bring It to the Surface Podcast, Guy Gauthier, Environmental Health Safety and Training Manager at Vital Drilling, discusses the challenges of working remotely and spending extended periods away from loved ones, sometimes up to 20 days.

Drawing on more than a decade of experience, Guy highlights the importance of preparing workers for time away and creating a supportive workplace where they can speak openly about how it affects them and their families.

Watch the video and help keep the conversation going. Supporting our workforce means understanding the people and relationships behind every worker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ozu-xFmr2o&t=2s

Learn More about Bring it to the Surface with Leading Partner Ontario Mining Association

In the latest episode of the Bring it to the Surface Podcast, Guy G...

10/07/2026

KIN CORNER | Mental Health Is Health

Mental health and physical health don’t live in separate boxes.

Stress can show up physically through muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, disrupted sleep and changes in energy. And when we’re struggling physically, it can affect our mood, motivation and ability to cope.

Movement doesn’t have to mean an intense workout. A walk, stretch, mobility break or a few minutes outside can help break up the day and give both your body and mind a reset.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, remember that taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your whole health.

Strong body. Strong mind. They work together.



Ontario Mining Association Northern Roots Health Hub