November 28, 2024
Chateau Lacombe
10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta
All activities take place in the Alberta Ballroom unless otherwise stated.
8:00 a.m.: |
Registration & Breakfast |
8:45 a.m.: |
ACC Board of Directors Meeting |
9:15 a.m.: |
Question development for Deputy Minister Dinner Q&A |
9:45 a.m.: |
Health Break |
10:00 a.m.: |
Opportunities and Challenges for Alberta’s Forest Sector | Jason Krips, President & CEO of Alberta Forest Producers Association |
10:45 a.m.: |
A Gateway to Global Markets and Diversified Trade | Ken Veldman, Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability at the Prince Rupert Port Authority |
11:30 p.m.: |
Lunch |
12:30 p.m.: |
Bridging Borders: Alberta-US Trade Relations | Gitane De Silva, Principal, GDStrategic |
1:10 p.m.: |
Health Break |
1:20 p.m.: |
Fiscal Implications of Protectionism | Dr. Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics, University of Calgary, Department of Economics, School of Public Policy |
2:15 p.m.: |
Opportunities Amidst Change – Preparing for CUSMA’s Next Chapter | Candace Laing, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
3:00 p.m.: |
Daytime Activities Conclude |
3:00 p.m.: |
CCEA Members Meeting (Lacombe) |
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5:00 p.m,: |
Cocktail Reception (Promenade) |
6:15 p.m.: |
Seating for Dinner |
6:30 p.m.: |
Welcoming Remarks
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6:40 p.m.: |
Catalyzing Productivity for a Competitive Alberta | Paul LeBane, Assistant Deputy Minister, Economics and Fiscal Policy, Government of Alberta |
7:00 p.m.: | Dinner |
7:45 p.m.: |
Deputy Minister Q&A – moderated by Christopher McPherson, Deputy Minister, Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade |
8:30 p.m.: |
ACC Closing Remarks |
Thank you to our Platinum Evening Sponsor:
Deputy Ministers & Acting Deputy Ministers Attending
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Ministry |
Deputy Minister / Assistant Deputy Minister |
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Executive Council | Paul Wynnyk |
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Advanced Education | Shannon Marchand |
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Agriculture and Irrigation | Jason Hale |
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Affordability and Utilities | David James |
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Arts, Culture and Status of Women | Kim Capstick |
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Children and Family Services | Lisa Sadownik |
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Education | Lora Pillipow |
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Energy and Minerals | Doug Lammie (ADM) |
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Environment and Protected Areas | Sherri Wilson |
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Forestry and Parks | Ronda Goulden |
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Health | Leann Wagner (Senior ADM) |
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Immigration and Multiculturalism | Gosia Cichy-Weclaw (ADM) |
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Infrastructure | Mary Persson |
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Indigenous Relations |
Donavon Young |
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Intergovernmental Relations | Mary MacDonald (Acting DM) |
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Jobs, Economy and Trade | Christopher McPherson |
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Mental Health and Addiction | Evan Romanow |
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Municipal Affairs | Brandy Cox |
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Public Service Commission | Heather Caltagirone |
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Public Safety and Emergency Services | Stephen Lacroix (ADM) |
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Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Joffre Hotz (ADM) |
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Seniors, Community and Social Services | David E. Williams (ADM) |
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Technology and Innovation | Janak Alford |
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Tourism and Sport | Paul Lamoureux (ADM) |
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Transportation and Economic Corridors | Bryce Stewart |
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Treasury Board and Finance | Paul Lebane (ADM) |
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