The Quay - 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
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Ontario's nuclear industry, a global leader for over 50 years, has powered the province, facilitated our transition off coal, and now generates more than half of Ontario's electricity. Ontario is experiencing a nuclear renaissance, with investments aimed at providing clean electricity for a growing population, new industries, and rapid electrification to combat climate change.
The Opportunity: Ontario's nuclear power is entering a new era with significant refurbishments at all three major stations. The first commercial small modular reactors in North America are being deployed at Darlington, and Bruce Power is planning a large-scale expansion to double its output.
The Challenge: How can we maximize the economic opportunities of our expanding nuclear industry? Beyond supplying clean electricity and creating high-quality jobs, a well-managed nuclear sector can support robust supply chains and foster cutting-edge research, creating local and export opportunities.
This breakfast event is a unique opportunity to position your business at the forefront of a transformative industry. Connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future of clean energy and economic growth in Ontario. Join us to be a part of the conversation powering Ontario’s future.
As a business leader, this event is your gateway to capitalizing on the immense potential of Ontario’s nuclear industry. Here’s what you’ll gain:
Strategic Insights & Leadership Perspectives: Learn about major nuclear projects and Ontario’s pioneering role in cutting-edge nuclear technologies from top experts.
Supply Chain & Workforce Development: Discover how localizing supply chains can maximize economic benefits and understand strategies for cultivating a skilled workforce.
Export Potential: Explore new avenues for international trade and export through Ontario's leadership in nuclear technology.
This is the third 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
- Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
8:35 - 8:40 am: Partner Remarks
- James Kusie, Vice President, Public & Government Affairs, Imperial Oil
8:40 – 9:05 am: Opening Keynote and Fireside Chat
- The Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification, Government of Ontario
Moderator:
- Giles Gherson
9:05 – 9:40 am: Panel Discussion: Building on Ontario’s leadership in developing and deploying Small Modular Reactors
- David Dal Bello, Managing Director, Global Co-Head Power, Utilities and Infrastructure Group, RBC
- Nicolle Butcher, Chief Operating Officer, Ontario Power Generation
- Lisa McBride, Country Leader, Small Modular Reactors, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Moderator:
- Ted Betts, Partner, Head of Infrastructure and Construction Group, Gowling WLG
9:40 – 9:50 am: Lightning Talk: An Update from Bruce Power
- Pat Dalzell, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Market Development, Bruce Power
9:50 – 10:25 am: Panel Discussion: Preparing Ontario's Ecosystem for the Next Era of Nuclear Projects and Supply Chains
- Jason Cameron, Vice-President, Indigenous and Stakeholder Affairs, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
- John MacQuarrie, President, Commercial Operations, BWXT
- Jeff Parnell, President, Power Workers Union
- Aaron Johnson, Senior Vice President, Nuclear, Aecon
Moderator:
- Brian Fehrenbach, Interim CEO, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries
10:25 – 10:40 am: Lightning Talk: An Update on the Candu Monark Reactor
- Julianne den Decker, SVP, CANDU Technical Professional Organization, CANDU Energy Inc.
10:40 – 11:10 am: Ambassadors Panel
Introductory Remarks:
- Tushar Handiekar, Vice President - Structured and Project Finance - Corporate & International Group, Export Development Canada (EDC)
Speakers:
- Dyah Asmarani, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Toronto
- Angelica Escalona, Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines in Toronto
Moderator:
- Jan De Silva, Canada Co-Chair - Canada-ASEAN Business Council/Canada’s Representative to APEC Business Advisory Council
11:10 – 11:15 am: Video Address
- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Government of Canada
11:15 – 11:20 am: Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
Speakers
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The Hon. Stephen Lecce
Minister of Energy and Electrification, Government of Ontario
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The Hon. Mary Ng
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
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Dyah Asmarani
Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Toronto
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David Dal Bello
Managing Director, Global Co-Head Power, Utilities and Infrastructure Group, RBC
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Ted Betts
Partner, Head of Infrastructure and Construction Group – Gowling WLG
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Nicolle Butcher
Chief Operating Officer, Ontario Power Generation
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Jason Cameron
Vice-President, Indigenous and Stakeholder Affairs, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
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Pat Dalzell
Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Market Development, Bruce Power
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Jan De Silva
Canada Co-Chair - Canada-ASEAN Business Council/Canada’s Representative to APEC Business Advisory Council
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Julianne den Decker
Senior Vice President - Candu Energy
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Angelica Escalona
Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines in Toronto
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Brian Fehrenbach
Interim CEO – Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries
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Tushar Handiekar
Vice President, Structured and Project Finance, Corporate & International Group, Export Development Canada (EDC)
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Aaron Johnson
Senior Vice President, Nuclear, Aecon
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James Kusie
Vice President, Public & Government Affairs, Imperial Oil Limited
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John MacQuarrie
President, Commercial Operations, BWXT
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Lisa McBride
Country Leader, Small Modular Reactors at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
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Jeff Parnell
President, Power Workers Union
Tickets & Registration
Individual:
- Member: $129
- Non-Member: $179
Table of 10:
- Member: $1,299
- Non-Member: $1,799