Broken Links: How to Protect Canada's Clean Energy Supply Chain

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM MT

Location: Palomino D, BMO Centre

Concurrent Session Moderator(s)

Christine Chiu (she/her/hers)

Director, Energy Transition, Project & Infrastructure Finance
RBC
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Concurrent Session Speaker(s)

Philippe Brodeur (he/him/his)

Global Practice Lead, Wind Turbine Technology
DNV
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Matthew Kronby

Partner
Osler LLP
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jeff MacAulay

CEO
Charge Solar
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Jen Aitchison

President
Renewable Risk Consulting on behalf of Aviva Canada
Sutton West, Ontario, Canada

Even one broken link in Canada's clean-energy supply chain can disrupt development timelines and threaten the financial viability of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. Potential risk factors include federal trade laws, import tariffs, material traceability, equipment replacement and supply delays, transportation costs, and logistics involving both Canadian and global suppliers and service providers. In this session, industry leaders will discuss risk-mitigation strategies crucial for securing the future of Canada's clean energy sector. Learn about emerging initiatives, like the Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit that may also strengthen Canada's manufacturing base and increase our supply chain resilience.