{"id":92165,"date":"2024-10-25T17:59:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T17:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chamber.ca\/?p=92165"},"modified":"2024-11-28T15:24:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T15:24:26","slug":"what-we-heard-key-takeaways-from-the-natural-resources-tour-charting-the-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chamber.ca\/what-we-heard-key-takeaways-from-the-natural-resources-tour-charting-the-path\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Heard: Key Takeaways from the Natural Resources Tour \u201cCharting the Path\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Canada’s natural resources sector is more than just a collection of industries; it is a key driver of our economy and a critical component of our national identity.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This sentiment was echoed throughout our Natural Resources Tour, titled \u201cCharting the Path: Canada\u2019s Potential as a Natural Resource Powerhouse and the Impact on Canadians\u201d. From September 24 to October 10, the 兔子先生 traveled across five cities\u2014Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Calgary\u2014 sparking a vibrant exchange of ideas, insights and aspirations for the natural resources sector. Industry leaders, policymakers, and Indigenous representatives came together not only to confront the challenges facing the sector but also to highlight its tremendous potential for driving sustainable growth and fostering community resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were honoured to hear from experts such as Karen Proud<\/strong> from Fertilizer Canada, John Desjarlais<\/strong> from the Indigenous Resource Network, Pierre Gratton<\/strong> from the Mining Association of Canada, Jon McKenzie and Jeff Lawson<\/strong> from Cenovus Energy, Kyle Larkin<\/strong> from the Grain Growers of Canada, Linda Coady<\/strong> from the BC Council of Forest Industries, Jonathan Price<\/strong> from Teck Resources, Chris Doornbos<\/strong> from E3 Lithium, Jeff Gaulin <\/strong>from Vale Base Metals, Dr. Monica Gattinger <\/strong>from the University of Ottawa\u2019s Positive Energy, David Hansen <\/strong>formerly from CANTERRA SEEDS, Hugues Jacquemin<\/strong> from Northern Graphite, Shannon Joseph<\/strong> from Energy for a Secure Future, and Stewart Muir<\/strong> from Resource Works.<\/p>\n\n\n