Setting Electrons Free: Expert Conversations on "Powering Canada Strong”

With the recent release of "Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy”, a critical question remains: will it enable the growth of Canada’s grid at the pace required? As electricity is the backbone of any economy, the federal government has rightly made growth of the grid, including distribution, transmission, and generation assets, a central strategic priority. The strategy identifies the objective of doubling Canada’s supply as a nation building exercise, but questions remain: Does this latest strategy meaningfully create opportunities and address barriers to growth in new ways? Will this strategy support the growth of abundant, reliable electricity needed to power our ambitions and opportunities for industrial growth, housing, AI and defence investment? Join our expert panel as we examine what the strategy gets right, where further attention is needed, and what must happen next to ensure Canada can build the grid it needs for the future economy. The expert panel consists of: • Claire Seaborn, Lawyer, Torys LLP • Blake Shaffer, Associate Professor, University of Calgary • Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy • Philippe Dunsky, Founder and President, Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors The discussion will be moderated by Evan Wilson, Executive Director of Electrifying Canada, with closing remarks from Moe Kabbara, CEO of the Transition Accelerator.