| Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 | |||
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| 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | Registration Chaudiere Foyer | ||
| 12:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Golf at Chateau Cartier at the DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau/Ottawa (Optional activity, registration required.) See Optional Activity Page Golf is complimentary for members and sponsors. Costs may apply for non-member participants. Please contact us at help@canavents.com should you wish to register for golf as a non-member. | ||
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| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board Check in at Registration - Chaudiere Foyer | ||
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| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Welcome Reception & BBQ Dinner Marquise | ||
| Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 | |||
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| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Registration & Networking Breakfast Chaudiere Foyer | ||
| 8:00 am - 8:15 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks Chaudiere ABC | ||
| 8:15 am - 9:00 am | Implications of a Low Carbon Future for Indigenous Peoples Phil Fontaine, Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations The face of the Canadian economy is changing as we transition to a low carbon future, and this change can be an opportunity to engage Indigenous peoples fully in that future. New relationships based on nation-to-nation partnerships and collaboration can harness the still largely untapped potential of Indigenous governments and communities, address historical injustices and create empowering economic opportunities that address long-standing issues of poverty and exclusion from the economy of Canada. Mr. Fontaine will share his thoughts on the role of Indigenous governments and communities in meeting a low carbon future, how to ensure they are not further marginalized by carbon pricing, and how the right kind of partnerships with other governments and industry could be mutually beneficial. | ||
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | North American Gas Market Developments Frank Brock, Senior Energy Market Specialist, ICF International Mr. Brock will provide a broad overview of the major trends and issues in the natural gas market impacting Quebec industrial gas users through 2025. These issues include: The outlook for natural gas supply, demand, and prices Natural gas infrastructure issues impacting Quebec Impacts of U.S. and Canadian governmental energy policy on Quebec gas markets. | ||
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Natural Gas Utilities- Vision 2050 Paul Cheliak, VP Regulatory and Government Affairs, Canadian Gas Association This session will detail the work of the CGA to develop a Vision 2050 document that will position the utility industry in 2050. Vision 2050 will examine both how the fuel mix and it's end use will change. Paul will share what Vision 2050 will mean for industry. | ||
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Break Chaudiere Foyer | ||
| 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Panel 1 – Retrospective Glance at Key Market and Infrastructure Developments Chaudiere ABC Moderator: Guy Sarault, LLP, Lawyer, Bissonnette Fortin Giroux Yves Séguin, Corporate Director of Energy with Domtar , Chair of IGUA Board Don Bell, Director, Commercial East, TransCanada Corporation Sarah Van Der Paelt, Director of Distribution Business Development , Union Gas Limited John Voss, President, Aegent Energy Advisors Inc. Alan Arneill, Vice President, Canadian Origination , Repsol In a moderated discussion stakeholders will exchange views and experiences on the key issues that impacted gas markets. Gas users will reflect on the previous heating season, share their experience on market liquidity and discuss the impact of cap and trade. Gas transmission and distribution company representatives will talk about the major changes to pipelines and energy flows and reflect on the opportunities and challenges ahead. An expert on energy markets will review the market response to the infrastructure changes and provide insights on evolving trends. | ||
| 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm | Plated Lunch Chaudiere Foyer | ||
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Luncheon Keynote Address: “De-carbonization should not be De-industrialization” Chaudiere ABC Dr. Christopher Bataille Global average temperatures have already risen just over 1°C due to human emissions of greenhouse gases, and the process is accelerating. If we wish to maintain the global temperature anywhere near +2°C from pre-industrial levels, total decarbonization of the global industrial sector will be necessary within 1-2 investment cycles. Conceptual, lab-bench, pre-commercial and commercial technologies already exist, and largely depend on decarbonized electricity and biomass, in which Canada has a huge competitive advantage. For these to be the standard technologies of 2050, however, R&D and investment has to start now. How can we incentivize the necessary innovation and investment without destroying the value of existing facilities, firms and jobs? In this talk I will review the need for decarbonization, how it might occur technologically while preserving the value of existing industry, and what domestic and international policies are necessary. | ||
| 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Break Chaudiere Foyer | ||
| 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Panel 2 – Outlook for Natural Gas Infrastructure and Markets in a Low Carbon Future Chaudiere ABC Moderator: Ian Mondrow, Partner, Gowling WLG Dave Charleson, Vice President Energy Supply & Customer Care , Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. John Creighton, Managing Director, Logistics, GreenField Specialty Alcohols Inc Dave Rhéaume, Director Regulatory Affairs and Tariff , Gaz Métro Duncan Rotherham, Vice-President, Managing Director, ICF International In a moderated discussion stakeholders will exchange views and experiences on the key issues that are expected to impact gas markets, including changes to the US-Canada energy dynamic. Utility executives will discuss the evolving role of the gas distribution companies, low carbon gas supply options, and regulatory challenges. A large gas user will shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by industry. An expert on carbon regulation will discuss Ontario’s recent auction and share insights about the future of carbon regulation in North America. | ||
| 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Concluding Remarks & Adjourn | ||
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| 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Board of Directors Meeting Cartier Room | ||
| 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Annual General Meeting | ||
| 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm | 1st Meeting of the New Board of Directors | ||
| 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Board Dinner | ||
| Thursday, May 18th, 2017 | |||
|  The Course fee is $650 for members and $1150 for non-members. | ||
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| 7:15 am - 8:15 am | Hot Breakfast Chaudiere Foyer | ||
| 8:15 am - 8:30 am | Introduction Chaudiere B IGUA | ||
| 8:30 am - 9:15 am | Module 1 - Tim Stringer and Lisa Jamieson Overview of TransCanada & Mainline Gas Transmission Business | ||
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Module 2 - Graham Gent, Michael Lambert and Farouk Dhanidina What Goes into Operating the Mainline on a Daily Basis | ||
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Break Chaudiere Foyer | ||
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Module 3 - Graham Gent Chaudiere B How our Customers do Business on the Canadian Mainline | ||
| 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch Buffet Chaudiere B | ||
| 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Module 4 - Tim Stringer and Lisa Jamieson Chaudiere B Current Business Environment and Future Outlook | ||
| 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm | Module 5 Dialogue with TransCanada Experts | ||
| 2:30 pm | Adjourn | ||
