Mark Cameron Vice President, External Affairs Pathways Alliance
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Navigating Canada’s Energy Transition
This panel will discuss the hurdles involved in reaching net-zero emission by 2050, how government, industry and First Nations communities need to work together to achieve our climate goals in a sustainable and realistic manner to protect jobs and investments while aiming to create a secure, affordable, and decarbonized energy source while we transition.
Moderator:
Ted Gruetzner Vice President, National Practice Lead Energy, Environment Resources Global Public Affairs
Allan Murphy Senior Vice President, Government Relations Canadian Propane Association
10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Examining Ontario's Expansion of Clean, Reliable and Affordable Nuclear Energy
This panel will discuss the role Ontario plays in the expansion of clean, and affordable energy as evidence by building the first large-scale nuclear build in Canada in more than 30 years. This panel will also highlight how different levels of government of different political stripes can effectively work together to promote a made in Canada approach to unlock the billions of dollars required for the clean energy transition
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Networking Coffee Break
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
What is the Role of the Energy Sector in Canada’s Economy Today, and in the Future?
The Energy sector plays a pivotal role in Canada’s economy and in 2022 alone, 290,300 people were directly employed from this sector and 405,800 indirectly employed as per Natural Resource Canada’s Energy Fact Book. Additionally, in 2022, energy exports worth $240.5 billion were sent to 133 countries, with the United States as the primary recipient. Meanwhile, Canada imported $65.3 billion of energy1. This panel will dive into better understanding these economic and environmental indictors as Canada transitions to a low-carbon future.
12:25 PM - 12:35 PM
Closing Remarks
Lisa Baiton President & CEO Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
