Energy Forum 2023 Presented by Bennett Jones


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British Columbia generates dependable and environmentally friendly energy, while also exporting its valuable resources to international markets. The province is gaining recognition as a frontrunner in clean technologies. In a world marked by increased geopolitical uncertainties and a pressing drive towards achieving net-zero goals, Western Canada has the potential to guide and ensure the sustainability of energy generation, distribution, and usage.

GVBOT’s annual Energy Forum, presented by Bennett Jones, will spotlight Western Canada's position in the worldwide clean tech and energy market.

KEYNOTE:

Josie Osborne

Josie Osborne
Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation
Province of British Columbia

Panel 1

Our International Opportunity

B.C. stands on the verge of emerging as a worldwide energy frontrunner in a time when the demand for reliable, sustainable sources of responsibly produced, low-carbon intensive energy is resounding across the globe against a context of geopolitical tensions. As the world seeks sustainable energy solutions, this panel will explore B.C. and Western’s Canada’s potential for export leadership.

Paul Austin  Bryan Cox  Jeff Kucharski  Daniel Matthews  Jessica Kennedy

Paul Austin, Partner, Industrial and Climate Technology, Fort Capital Partners
Bryan Cox, Director, External Affairs and Policy, PETRONAS Canada
Jeff Kucharski, Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Daniel Matthews, Vice-President of Business Development & Strategic Growth – Western Canada and Territories, WSP Canada.
Moderator: Jessica Kennedy, Partner, Bennett Jones



CONVERSATION WITH BC HYDRO

Maureen Daschuk  Al Leonard  Sharon G.K. Singh

Maureen Daschuk, Executive Vice-President, Integrated Planning, BC Hydro
Al Leonard, Executive Vice-President, Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery, BC Hydro
Moderator: Sharon G.K. Singh, Partner - Co-Head of Aboriginal Law Practice, Bennett Jones


Panel 2

Harnessing Indigenous Partnerships, Local Innovation, and Decarbonization for a Resilient Future

The success of B.C.'s energy sector is driven by the leadership of private sector partnerships, Indigenous leadership and local innovation. As B.C.'s demand for clean energy will increase, against a backdrop of the urgent need to address the climate crisis, this panel will explore how these partnerships and innovations are crucial components of our collective efforts to build for an energy resilient future for our province.

Dale Harry  David Jimmie  Grace Quan  Andrew Robinson  Martin Ignasiak KC

Dale Harry (Pekultn Siyam), Hereditary Chief, Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw)
David Jimmie, Chief and CEO, Squiala First Nation
Grace Quan, President & CEO, Hydrogen In Motion Inc. (H2M)
Andrew Robinson, CEO, Nisga’a Lisims Government
Moderator: Martin Ignasiak KC, Partner - Head of Energy Regulatory Practice, Bennett Jones

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Supporting Sponsors:

https://www.petro-canada.ca/en/personal
https://www.wsp.com/en-ca
https://www.capp.ca/
https://www.tcenergy.com/operations/natural-gas/coastal-gaslink/

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