Canada's Competitive Edge: Attracting Global Investment with Zero-emissions Electricity

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM MT

Location: Palomino E, BMO Centre

Concurrent Session Moderator(s)

Monica Gattinger

Founding Chair
Positive Energy at the University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Concurrent Session Speaker(s)

Kevin Deagle (he/him/his)

Vice President, Engagement and Public Affairs
New Economy Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jackie Forrest (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
ARC Energy Research Institute
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Michael Gullo (he/him/his)

Vice President, Policy
Business Council of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jess Sinclair

Director, Government Affairs (Prairies)
Council of Canadian Innovators
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

How can Canada bolster its position in the global market? In this session, panelists will explore how zero-emissions electricity serves as the catalyst for unlocking growth and investment opportunities. Gain insights into the criteria investors and companies consider when choosing investment jurisdictions to discover how Canada and its provinces can cultivate conditions for success. Topics include Investment Tax Credits, corporate power purchase agreement frameworks, and the establishment of green development offices. Join leading experts for an electrifying "heat-pump-side" chat on how we can enhance Canada's global competitiveness.