The Living Show April 13-15, 2012
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GREEN LIVING BUSINESS FORUM: The Greening of Canada’s Resource-Based Economy. Is it possible?

Moderator Evan Solomon, host of CBC’s Power & Politics, will guide an influential line up of experts from each camp through the turbulent waters that have divided them.

Sponsored by:

OES

Oil, gas, forestry and mining represent 12 percent of Canada’s GDP and more than 850,000 direct jobs. Only by engaging those who significantly impact our environment can we spark the kind of dialogue and business insights that lead to positive change.

Gain a better understanding of the key economic and environmental issues from key players who outline their challenges and accomplishments as they seek common ground on goals that often compete — profit and the planet.

BUSINESS FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

COFFEE & NETWORKING 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM    CONFERENCE 8:30 AM – 10 AM

INTRODUCTION
In a world that faces growing threats of climate change, peak oil, and resource scarcity, Andrew Heintzman, Dr. Rick Smith and Gerald Butts, discuss the powerful forces of capitalism to act as a catalyst for broad social change.

Andrew Heintzman
Co-founder of Investeco,
author of The New Entrepreneurs and Chair of the Premier's Climate Change Advisory Panel for the Province of Ontario
Dr. Rick Smith
Executive Director
Environmental Defence
Gerald Butts
President and CEO
WWF Canada

Panel Discussion:

Forestry

Avrim Lazar
President & CEO
Forest Products Association of Canada
Tim Gray
Program Director
The Ivey Foundation
James Lopez
CEO of Tembec Inc.

Oil

 
Eric Axford
Senior Vice President
Suncor Energy
Dr. Marlo Raynolds
Senior Advisor to the Pembina Institute

Mining

 
Julie Gelfand
Vice President
Sustainable Development,
The Mining Association of Canada
Bob Mann
Managing Director
North America, Sustainalytics


 
 
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