The Empire Club of Canada
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Canada is a resource rich powerhouse that has all the energy and critical minerals necessary for a prosperous future.
Has Canada given up on the grand bargain between climate and energy? With mounting division over carbon pricing and a potential reset on energy policy, join the Empire Club of Canada for a national perspective on the energy “trilemma” of sustainability, affordability and reliability.
Is Canada ready to take advantage of the increasing importance of critical minerals to the global economy and what it means for powering the emissions reduction, sustainability and global supply chains?
This event will ask whether it is possible to increase interprovincial cooperation in order to balance regional interests and create a unified approach to position Canada as a responsible and reliable resource partner.
The world is changing rapidly. Escalating conflicts in energy-producing regions of the world marked 2024, while America is preparing for a new Presidential administration. How does this impact Canada’s role in providing energy security and independence? What role will Canadian energy and critical minerals play under the new Trump administration?
Join us on December 17th as Empire Club of Canada presents the fourth event in our Fall Energy Series — a national discussion on energy and critical minerals. This is an event you won’t want to miss, featuring Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta and Premier Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador. With their distinct regional and political perspectives, they will offer valuable insights into Canada’s energy future.
Both Premiers will lay out their vision and sit down to a moderated discussion where they discuss their common ground.
This event is presented in partnership with Resource Works Society.
*The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.*
*Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey was sworn in as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador on August 19, 2020. He is also Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Born and raised in Newfoundland and Labrador, Premier Dr. Andrew Furey is a passionate orthopaedic trauma surgeon and educator with Memorial University’s School of Medicine.
Premier Furey has a diverse education, which includes a Diploma in Organizational Leadership from Oxford University and a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology from Memorial. His strong work ethic has earned him many local, provincial, and national awards and honours. He was named Humanitarian of the Year by the Canadian Red Cross and earned the Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Cross.
In 2010, he helped create Team Broken Earth to provide medical relief after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. This Newfoundland and Labrador-born charity has since expanded in size and scope. Today, over 1,500 volunteers from across Canada, the US, and UK have participated in medical missions to Haiti as well as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. On top of that, Premier Furey helped found A Dollar A Day Foundation to support mental health initiatives across Canada.
Premier Furey enjoys spending time with his wife, Allison, and their children Maggie, Rachael and Mark. He credits his family for helping him stay grounded and maintain his perspective on what matters most – love, empathy, and making a difference.
Danielle Smith is a proud Albertan. As Leader of the governing United Conservative Party, she was sworn in as the 19th Premier of Alberta on October 11, 2022. She represents the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the Legislative Assembly.
Ms. Smith has had a lifelong interest in Alberta public policy and finding the right balance between free enterprise and individual freedom, and the role of government. She was previously MLA for Highwood and leader of the Official Opposition.
Before re-entering politics, Ms. Smith worked extensively in the media and in business, most recently as President of the Alberta Enterprise Group. Before that she was a radio host with Corus Entertainment for 6 years.
Danielle Smith holds degrees in both Economics and English from the University of Calgary. She is married to David and proud stepmom to his son. They live in High River with their dog, Caine.
Mike brings his passion for entrepreneurship and 20 years of experience in politics and communications to Oyster Group.
As an advisor, Mike’s reputation is built on providing business leaders smart strategies to solve their biggest challenges.
Prior to Oyster Group, Mike served as managing principal for one of Canada’s most well-known crisis communications firms, which acquired the strategic communications firm Mike previously built with talented team members in Toronto and Ottawa.
Mike serves on the board of the Ontario Brain Institute, working to help make the province a world leader in brain research, commercialization, and care.
Mike appears weekly on Global AM 640 to discuss how people and organizations respond to crisis. Mike began his career in journalism.
He lives in Toronto with his wife and family, agonizing over disappointing Maple Leafs seasons on the golf course when he can get out.
