Our time to act is now; Canada has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. But how can we realise this vision? We invite you to join our expert panellists in a discussion of the opportunities for Canada to accelerate its energy transition.
According to a consumer survey by GHD, only 40% of Canadians believe businesses and society are doing enough to meet net zero goals by 2050, and less than half of us believe the government will be able to meet its climate change responsibilities. If we are to make a successful shift to net zero, it is crucial the public and private sectors work together with the community.
GHD, along with Bennett Jones, is hosting a virtual roundtable with industry and community leaders to discuss where we should be focusing Canada’s efforts and investment dollars, to achieve net zero by 2050.
The session's themes will include:
- Energy diversification & efficiency
- Transportation (de-urbanization, electrification)
- Hydrogen / Renewables
Moderator
Dr. Tej Gidda
GHD
Global Leader - Future Energy
Dr. Tej Gidda
GHD
Global Leader – Future Energy
Driving strategy, engaging with clients and expressing technical authority in a complex, changing landscape. Tej has a background in energy from waste and renewable natural gas, and expertise in traditional renewables, hydrogen, energy storage, and system integration. He is an advocate for energy transition - noting that it's people who will propel us forward, and people must be our key consideration.
Co-host
Radha Curpen
Bennett Jones
Vancouver Managing Partner
Radha Curpen
Managing Partner and Environmental Law and Aboriginal Law practices co-head
Bennett Jones
With over 30 years of legal and advisory experience, Radha specializes in providing strategic counsel to clients related to the environment, First Nations, wider ESG matters, gender equity issues, and the handling, transportation, and remediation of hazardous materials. Radha is consistently recognized as a leading authority and among the top lawyers in Canada and the United States in her areas of specialty. She has served on numerous corporate, non-profit, and governmental Boards of Directors, co-authored scholarly work on Indigenous Rights for the American Bar Association, and serves on the Board of Governors of the Business Council of British Columbia and as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.
Co-host
Malcolm Dixon
GHD
General Manager - Western Canada
Malcolm Dixon
GHD
General Manager - Western Canada
Malcolm is the Regional General Manager for Western Canada with over 22 years of experience in design consulting and engineering. During his career, Malcolm has worked on complex multi-disciplinary projects in the building, water, transport and energy sectors throughout Australia, the UK, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Malcolm embraces new technology and ways of working, all underpinned with strong technical, commercial, legal and operational experience.
Panelist
Gregory Caldwell
ATCO Natural Gas Division
Director | Utility Hydrogen Strategy
Gregory Caldwell
ATCO Natural Gas Division
Director | Utility Hydrogen Strategy
Gregory Caldwell is a registered professional engineer specializing in Petroleum Engineering. Currently, he participates on national and international committees with the Canadian Gas Association and partners with multiple levels of government. Mr. Caldwell focuses on funding and testing emerging technologies to combat carbon emissions, promote greater energy security, and develop alternative pathways for Canadians to provide for their energy needs.
Panelist
Alicia Dubois
Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation - AIOC
Chief Executive Officer
Alicia Dubois
Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation - AIOC
Chief Executive Officer
Alicia is a proud Indigenous professional who earned a B.Sc., with Distinction from the University of Lethbridge and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto. She is dedicated to Indigenous economic prosperity and wellness by bolstering Indigenous access to capital and the economy and supporting meaningful Indigenous ownership in mid to large scale resource and related infrastructure projects.
Panelist
Jessica Verhagen
Hydra Energy
Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Verhagen
Hydra Energy
Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Verhagen is responsible for the development and implementation of Hydra Energy's strategy and leads, raising capital and business development. She was the recipient of the 2021 Clean50 Awards that celebrate Canada's sustainability leaders.
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