The Quay - 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
In Person
The International Energy Agency forecasts that achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 will cause demand for critical minerals to increase sixfold by 2040.
Meeting this skyrocketing demand will be a challenge, but it also presents an incredible opportunity for Ontario. Our abundant supply of critical minerals positions us to lead in the global shift towards clean energy. However, despite massive government and private-sector investments in EV battery production and assembly in the region, there are significant challenges that must be addressed to maximize the potential of this sector.
Join us for the first session of our new Climate Tech Breakfast series as we delve into how we can unlock opportunities for innovation, economic growth and sustainability in the batteries and critical minerals technology sector.
It's not just about carbon neutrality—it's about maximizing our economic advantage in a field with extraordinary growth potential.
This is the first event in a three-part series focusing on key climate technologies where the Toronto region is poised to lead. We don’t want to be just resource providers or a ‘branch plant economy’; we want to be a place where innovations are developed, commercialized and deployed. Each event in this series will spotlight a climate technology where Ontario has a competitive edge: batteries & critical minerals, hydrogen, and small modular nuclear reactors). Join us as we bring together industry experts, policymakers and academics to explore strategies for economic growth and scaling within our region.
Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 am: Arrival, Registration, and Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 8:35 am: Welcome Remarks from Giles Gherson, President & CEO – Toronto Region Board of Trade
8:35 – 8:40 am: Partner Remarks from Brian Guinto, Regional VP, Real Estate Markets, Toronto – RBC
8:40 – 8:50 am: Fireside Chat with Jean Marc Leclerc, President & CEO – Honda Canada and Giles Gherson
8:50 – 8:55 am: Context-Setting Remarks from Niall McGee, Mining Reporter – Globe and Mail
8:55 – 9:40 am: Lightning Talks:
- David Isherwood, Vice President, Sustainable Mining, North America– AtkinsRéalis
- Sylvain Goyette, Vice President, Projects – Wyloo
- Pierre-Philippe Dupont, Vice President, Sustainability - Canada Nickel
9:40 – 9:45 am: Closing Remarks from Giles Gherson
Identifying barriers to investment: Attendees will learn how we can address challenges such as price volatility, potentially influenced by tactics akin to OPEC, which flood the market and suppress mineral prices, hindering investment in new mines.
Supercharging broader industries: We will explore how a robust supply of critical minerals can bolster industries like EV manufacturing and enable a complete Canadian supply chain.
Assessing the effectiveness of government strategies: We will evaluate the impact of Canada's and Ontario's critical minerals strategies and outline the necessary steps to translate these ambitions into tangible outcomes.
Speakers
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Jean Marc Leclerc
President and CEO, Honda Canada Inc.
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Pierre-Philippe Dupont
Vice President, Sustainability - Canada Nickel
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Sylvain Goyette
Vice-President, Projects, Wyloo
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David Isherwood
Vice President, Sustainable Mining, North America, AtkinsRéalis
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Niall McGee
Mining Reporter, The Globe & Mail
Tickets & Registration
Individual:
- Member: $129
- Non-Member: $179
Table of 10:
- Member: $1,299
- Non-Member: $1,799