AED’s annual Ottawa Briefing has become a major event for equipment industry leaders wanting to learn more about how government programs affect equipment demand and dealer costs of doing business. The meeting is also an opportunity to build relationships with government officials and influence federal policy. This event will take place from February 28 - March 1.
February 28 Parliamentary Reception:
This year the annual reception will take place on February 28 in the Parliamentary Dining Room on Parliament Hill. Members of Parliament (MP), industry leaders and key officials will be invited to join us for cocktails. This is an important event as it shows the MPs the face of the equipment industry and fosters engaging conversations and relationships. It provides them a lens into our lives and allows them to hear the concerns that keep us up at night. Sponsored by AEM.
Please note: Dress code for the Parliamentary Dining Room includes a tie and jacket. Also, please check in to the Fairmont Château Laurier no later than 4:00 pm on February 28 and meet in the lobby at 4:15 to depart as a group to the reception.
March 1 Panel Discussions
AED has invited a broad array of senior industry, political and bureaucratic officials to discuss issues facing our Canadian members. The discussions will air concerns with an eye to finding solutions to the problems raised. Listed below are the names of the people invited to participate as panelists.
Agenda
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Wednesday February 28th
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Time
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Activity
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12:00pm-4:00pm
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Check in
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4:15pm
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Meet in lobby and walk over to Parliament Hill
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5:00pm-7:00pm
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Parliamentary Reception
Sponsored by AEM
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Thursday March 1st
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Time
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Activity
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8:30am-9:45am
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AED and Bluesky Briefing
Brian P. McGuire, President and CEO, AED
Stuart McCarthy, Sr. VP, Bluesky Strategy Group
AED’s leaders will provide a brief overview of recent association activities, discuss objectives for the meeting, and a special guest (TBD) will share insights on a chosen keynote topic.
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10:00am to 11:00am
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Panel 1: Transportation
Conversation on the impact of regulation, innovative technologies for transportation, and challenges for operators and owners.
Stephen Laskowski - President and CEO of Canadian Trucking Alliance
Garth Whyte - President and CEO of Fertilizer Canada
Doug Switzer - President and CEO of Motor Coach Canada (Invited)
Michael DeJong - Director General, Road Safety & Motor Vehicle Regulation at Transport Canada (Invited)
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11:30am to 12:30pm
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Panel 2: Trade
A discussion on the affects of Canada-US trade relations, the future of NAFTA and trade talks more broadly.
Andrew Leslie – Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Global Affairs
Timothy Sargent - Deputy Minister for International Trade (Invited)
Perrin Beatty - President and CEO of Canadian Chamber of Congress (Invited)
Andrea van Vugt - Vice President, North America at the Business Council of Canada
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1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Lunch
Lunch with keynote speaker. Minister of Transportation Marc Garneau has been invited
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2:15pm to 3:15pm
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Panel 3: Skilled Workforce
An in depth look into skills training and workforce readiness in Canada.
John Tibbits - President of Conestoga College (Invited)
Ann Buller - President of Centennial College
Denise Henning - President of Medicine Hat College (Invited)
Don Gnatiuk - President of Grand Prairie Regional College (Invited)
Bryn Kulmatycki - President of Northern Lights College (Invited)
Paul Thompson - Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of the Skills and Employment (Invited)
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3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
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Panel 4: Infrastructure
An opportunity to hear key officials provide an update on natural resource investment and infrastructure spending in Canada.
Chris Bloomer -President & CEO of CEPA (Invited)
Douglas Morrison - President and CEO of the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (Invited)
David Sword – Ontario Director of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Vince Aurilio - Interim Chief Operating Officer of the Ontario Road Builders’ Association (Invited)
Tushara Williams - Director General at Infrastructure and Communities (Invited)
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4:45 pm – 5:15 p.m.
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Summary and Debrief
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