Mining For a Resilient and Productive Economy: Strengthening Canada’s Future
Mining For a Resilient and Productive Economy: Strengthening Canada’s Future
Individuals: $129 + GST
Table of 8: $1,250 + GST
Non-Members:
Individuals: $258 + GST
Table of 8: $2,500 + GST
Program: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
A strong mining sector is fundamental to Canada’s resilience amid shifting U.S. trade policies and global challenges. By accelerating mineral development, Canada can reduce reliance on imports, drive growth and create new opportunities. The sector sustains domestic industries and supplies the materials needed for the global clean energy transition. Fully leveraging Canada’s mineral wealth will build a more resilient, competitive economy and secure its place as a global leader.
There is an urgent need to accelerate mineral development. Advancing projects is key to economic diversification, resilience and productivity. Unlocking new projects will expand Canada’s industrial base, create jobs, and reinforce its role as a global supplier. These projects must move forward efficiently and responsibly.
Join Pierre Gratton, President & CEO, Mining Association of Canada in his annual address to the business community, as he explores how Canada’s mining sector can help secure our economic future, and what actions are needed to make it happen.
Keynote Speaker:
President & CEO
The Mining Association of Canada
Pierre Gratton was appointed President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) on June 1, 2011. Based in Ottawa, MAC is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. Its members are engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication.
Prior to his appointment to MAC, Pierre was President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC). From 1999-2008, Mr. Gratton served as Vice President, Sustainable Development and Public Affairs for the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). In this capacity, he was instrumental in the development of Towards Sustainable Mining, MAC’s flagship program that is gaining international recognition and adoption. In 2005-06, Mr. Gratton was honoured as a Distinguished Lecturer for the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).
Mr. Gratton is First Vice-President of the Interamerican Mining Society (SIM – Sociedad Interamericana de Mineria). A board member and former Chair of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, Mr. Gratton is Co-chair of the Green Mining Initiative Advisory Committee, sits on Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment and serves on the Board of Ottawa’s Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra.
Mr. Gratton holds an M.A. degree in political science, a B.A. from McGill University, and a third-degree black belt in Karate.
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