Energy and Natural Resources Forum 2024 Presented by Bennett Jones – How to Drive Investment in B.C.’s Natural Resources

Energy and Natural Resources Forum 2024 Presented by Bennett Jones – How to Drive Investment in B.C.'s Natural Resources

Join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for the Energy and Natural Resources Forum 2024, presented by Bennett Jones. From energy to water to minerals and more, B.C.'s abundant reserves have long been critical drivers of labour force participation, capital investment, and economic growth.

In a time of global competitive markets for goods, commodities and capital, governments must prioritize policies that advance natural resource development, to make the most of our resources and geography. Our edge in suitable, affordable, and reliable energy positions us as a responsible and secure supplier of energy on the world stage. Here at home, industry and consumers are demanding more energy and electricity. It is critical that we respond and ensure availability, reliability, and affordability to satisfy demand.

Join us to explore the enabling conditions needed and potential of our energy and natural resources in creating sustainable solutions, advancing Indigenous reconciliation, and unlocking economic opportunities that drive prosperity for all.

OPENING KEYNOTE

Lisa A. Baiton
President and CEO
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

The sixth CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). CAPP represents the Canadian upstream oil and natural gas industry, and CAPP's member companies operate from coast-to-coast and are responsible for nearly three quarters of Canada's annual oil and natural gas production and approximately 450,000 jobs in nearly all regions of Canada. Since her appointment in 2022, Lisa has overseen the strategic realignment of CAPP's priorities and advocacy efforts, re-establishing CAPP as a non-partisan evidence-based research advocacy organization and authoritative resource on energy industrial policy.

Prior to joining CAPP, Lisa spent a third of her career through three CEO tenures on the global leadership team of one of the ten largest retirement funds in the world (CPP Investments) as its first Managing Director & Head of Global Public Affairs. Lisa built a new global geopolitical risk management function as the Fund expanded its international footprint, including into emerging markets, and had responsibility for strategy development and program execution covering 56 countries.

Lisa has held other leadership roles including as Vice President & Practice Lead at a North American public affairs firm, and within three federal and provincial governments in Canada.

She has a BA in Political Science from the University of Saskatchewan, a MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management (Northwestern University) and Schulich School of Business (York University), with global electives completed at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology. Lisa has an Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D certification (University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management) and has served 20+ years on various boards of directors.

PANEL

What is needed to enable investment in B.C. Natural Resources

B.C. is rich in high-quality natural resources that form the backbone of our economy. This panel will bring together cross-sector leaders to discuss how B.C. industries are addressing challenges like permitting delays and offering sustainable solutions through projects. From collaboration, innovations in sustainable resource management to the impact of capital flows, panelists will explore the future of natural resources and the opportunities B.C must face to successfully compete.