ABOUT EVENT:
Charting the Path: Canada’s Potential as a Natural Resource Powerhouse and the Impact on Canadians
Panelists:
- Jeff Lawson, Senior Vice-President of Corporate Development, Cenovus Energy
- John Desjarlais, Executive Director, Indigenous Resource Network
- Jeff Gaulin, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vale Base Metals
- David J. Hansen, President & CEO, Retired, CANTERRA SEEDS
Moderated by:
- Dr. Monica Gattinger, Founding Chair, Positive Energy, University of Ottawa
We’re thrilled to announce that the Canadian Chamber is hitting the road this fall with a new five-city event, “Charting the Path: Canada’s Potential as a Natural Resource Powerhouse and the Impact to Canadians.”
Known for its deep roots in mining and agriculture, Winnipeg offers a unique perspective on the economic contributions of these industries. Participate in engaging conversations with local and national leaders to explore advancements and opportunities in the natural resources sector.
This nationwide tour with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will feature engaging panel discussions with leaders in the natural resource sector on its important contribution to Canadians’ standard of living as well as future trends, opportunities and challenges in the sector. Read more about the tour here.
PROGRAM
Monday, October 7, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg
11:00 a.m. – Registration
11:30 a.m. – Program starts
12:30 p.m. – Audience Q & A
1:00 p.m. – Program ends
REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Please email [email protected] to check availability.
Discounted Member Rate: $100 +GST
Regular Rate: $130 +GST
To learn more about the benefits of a Chamber membership, including discounted ticket rates click here.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodation please let us know when purchasing tickets.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be issued with a minimum of 72 hours of notice before the event. Should you require a change of your ticket after that time, we kindly ask that you find a replacement for your ticket. If you have further questions, please direct them to [email protected]
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Dr. Monica Gattinger is Founding Chair of Positive Energy, Director of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy, and Full Professor at the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Gattinger is an award-winning researcher and highly sought-after speaker, strategic adviser and media commentator in the energy and arts/cultural policy sectors. Her innovative research programme convenes business, government, Indigenous, civil society and academic leaders to address complex policy, regulatory and governance challenges. Gattinger is Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, board member of the Clean Resource Innovation Network, and serves on advisory committees for the National Research Council Canada, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, the Ontario Energy Board, the Ottawa Science Policy Network, the University of Calgary and Women in Nuclear Canada. She chaired the Council of Canadian Academies’ Expert Panel on International Science and Technology Partnerships and was a member of the Government of Ontario’s Electrification and Energy Transition Panel. Monica is a columnist for DOB Energy and she received the 2020 Clean50 Award for her thought leadership in the energy sector. She holds a PhD in public policy from Carleton University.
As Acting Chief Sustainability Officer, Jeff ensures environmental, social and governance considerations are embedded in the company’s strategy and business plans. This includes overseeing communications, and stakeholder engagement with Indigenous communities, governments and community partners. In his role as Senior Vice-President, Corporate Development, Jeff is responsible for contributing to the company’s long-term strategy and business plan through strategic acquisitions and divestitures.
Jeff has extensive experience in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, investments and corporate restructurings. Prior to joining Cenovus in 2023, Jeff spent 15 years at Peters & Co. Limited, in senior finance roles including Managing Director of the Corporate Finance group and as a member of the Executive Committee. Before Peters & Co., Jeff spent 14 years as a securities lawyer at the law firm of Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P), where he was co-head of the Securities Group and a member of the Executive Committee. During his tenure at BD&P, Jeff was twice named one of the top 40 lawyers under 40 in Canada, and was recognized as one of Canada’s most creative lawyers as well as a top cross-border corporate lawyer.
Jeff has served on the board of directors at a number of public and private companies, and charitable organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta.
John is Nehinaw (Cree)-Metis from Kaministikominahikoskak (Cumberland House), Saskatchewan. He has a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan. He started his career in 2001 in the mining industry and worked in a variety of roles including environment and safety, maintenance, and reliability engineering management until moving into executive leadership in economic development, construction and management consulting. John now serves as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Resource Network as well as Past President of APEGS. He also has extensive regulatory, volunteer, governance and civil society experience serving on a variety of boards, committees and other initiatives culminating into several awards over his career recognizing his civil service and servant leadership.
Jeff Gaulin is the head of Corporate Affairs for Vale Base Metals, the Canadian-based global critical minerals company whose ambition is to accelerate the energy transition and protect national energy security.
Mr. Gaulin leads the company’s global public policy and government relations – from its global headquarters in Toronto to all corners of the world.
Vale Base Metals is Canada’s largest producer of nickel, copper and cobalt – essential raw materials for the world’s energy transformation. From its global headquarters in Toronto, Vale Base Metals operates mines and refineries in Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Japan and Indonesia. It is now building the world’s largest nickel sulphate plant in Bécancour, Québec.
Born and raised in Victoria BC, David Hansen relocated to Saskatoon in the mid-1970s to join Continental Grain as a grain buyer before relocating to Winnipeg in the mid-1980s to assume a grains merchant position with Continental Grain.
In the late 1980s, David transitioned to the Global Seed Division as Marketing Manager of Continental Seed Canada, with the launch of Hybrid Canola. As a result of a series of mergers and acquisitions of the life sciences companies (Garst, ICI, Zeneca, Advanta) over the years, his duties and responsibilities evolved with a series of promotions and advancements to senior leadership positions.
In 2003, David, along with his wife and youngest daughter, relocated to Beijing, China, to mange the Delta & Pine Land/Monsanto Cotton Seed Business and Operations.
After returning to Winnipeg in late 2008, David joined CANTERRA SEEDS as President and CEO, a position he held for 14 years until his retirement in 2023.
In addition to the business management functions, David was active on the boards of numerous industry organization, including Canadian Seed Trade Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Beijing), CropLife Asia (Beijing), Cereals Canada, Crop Life Canada, and 4-H Canada.
Daivd’s 47-year career in agriculture has allowed him the opportunity to experience and build a base knowledge of the crop seed and biotech business internationally, with time spent in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Asia, Australia and France.
